Reviews of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Nothing that I write can ever describe the luxury, the expertise of the guides and the truly wonderful experience that our three night stay here gave us as a three generation family. Exceptional views from our windows and balconies each morning. Great game drives with knowledgeable and empathetic guides. An excellent individual bush walk, again with a knowledgeable guide. And to top it all first class catering and magnificently friendly service throughout. We saw lions, elephants, rhinoceros, water buffalo, zebra, warthogs, giraffes and zebra as well as countless types of deer/antelopes. In many cases we were so close that we could have reached out and touched them had it been the correct thing to do. On top of that we saw some amazing bird life and sat in the open just listening to the sound of the birds calling each other. A truly magnificent experience which we will never forget.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge leaves nothing to be desired. It is located in the Hluhluwe Wild Reserve in a stunningly beautiful area. The accommodation is luxurious, food and service excellent. The morning and afternoon safaris are conducted by experienced rangers who know their stuff and are good communicators. We saw 4 out of the big five and lots of other wild animals. If you are set on cats, Hluhluwe is perhaps not the ideal place, but I would recommend Hluhluwe and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge anyway and without reservation!

We were really spoiled at Rhino Ridge Lodge! The drive from the gate takes an hour with spotting of rhino's, elephants and more. After a steep climb, we were welcomed by the friendly staff and either a magnificent view over the valley. A sumptuous lunch followed by a safari drive with more animal encounters. The villa's are large and luxurious and staff professional and friendly. We would love to come back!

Superb place open to nature but still with sophisticated surroundings. Game drives were incredible and our guide Liberty was genius. We enjoyed the food, the pool and the time to relax and wonder at nature. Staff were kind and attentive and the other guests were from all over the world.

If you give it more than 5 everybody would ! What a truly wonderful and life changing three days for me and my wife ! Walking up to a family of sleeping white rhinos in the bush, how often do you get to do that in a lifetime ? Watching wild game with a fantastic guide whilst getting your steps in Going out at the crack of dawn on wonderful safari drives with fantastic game spotters, we only missed out on a Leopard on our trip but hey ho, being fronted up by a young bull elephant more than made up for it. The Lodge is 5 star, so are the staff, accommodation is wonderful and there is nothing you want for. They over feed you with wonderful food and you will put weight on Quite simply we had the most wonderful of times, until we were about to exit the park. At the main gate security asked us for our documentation including the docs we entered the park with, he also made a search of our vehicle, which was fine and totally acceptable. However, the security member then asked my wife if she had anything for him ? When I questioned what he meant, he made it clear he wanted money. As tourists in a foreign country we did not want any trouble with a security official, we felt extremely intimidated and as a result I gave him a 100 rand. This event happened at 11.36 am on the 23rd of Jan 2025. I put these details in because something needs to be done about this individual. He has totally soured our feelings on visiting Rhino Ridge and we do not want anyone else to suffer what we did. It’s not the money, it’s the fact that he felt entitled to do that to us in a position of authority, bloody awful behaviour for a person in a position of trust.

Are there six stars ? Simply EVERYTHING about this place is simply amazing. This starts with the people-starting with the driver who met me at the airport , the manager who received us all as we arrived , through the amazing Rangers who breathed excitement and enthusiasm as we raced to hunt wild animals to the beautiful support staff, who not only looked after us so well but also treated us to a breathtaking Zulu dance and song for one guest‘s birthday. It includes the location (magical), the accommodation (private, luxurious and delightful) and of course the wildlife. I recorded sightings (mostly within metres) of 21 different species from solitary lions through families of elephants to herds of buffalo, hunted down by the amazing bush Rangers. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It is no hyperbole for me to say that it touched my soul many levels, from the privilege of feeling brushed by the noble Zulu culture , to this spiritual feeling of proximity to the incredible wildlife. I believe it has become a life changing experience for me. Gia bonga Rhino Ridge, sala kahle and see you again soon.

WOW what a special place! The lodge itself is set in idyllic location overlooking an expansive valley and a small watering hole which is visible from the dining and pool areas. The food was outstanding with delicious options, traditional influence and extensive wine list. We brought along our foodie friends from Singapore and they too were very impressed. Our room was spacious and gorgeous with a view from bathroom. A very great value for money. Our guide Liberty made every day exciting and enjoyable and we saw a ton of wildlife. He is very knowledgeable and really cared about our enjoyment. The park itself was lush and green and coming in December there were a lot of baby animals to see. The highlight though was the service. The staff of Rhino Ridge are what make the place incomparable. Every detail was a pleasant surprise from the hot towels and amarula hot chocolate after a chilly drive to the packed breakfast on our last day. We would give them 6 stars if we could. Absolutely recommend!

Brilliant staff and facilities with excellent food and cocktails. Even booked a bush walk which we came close to elephant and a pair of rhinos. Spa and pool facilities where magical.

This is the second time we have visited Rhino Ridge and once again it was phenomenal! From the setting to the staff to the food everything was exceptional. I will be back in two years time and I can’t wait to visit again. Our guide was Tobeka and she went above and beyond to give us an incredible experience. We also loved the game walk we did with NuNu. All the staff are exceptionally well trained and very professional.

Rhino Ridge is a stunning lodge set high up so you have the most amazing views, we were lucky enough to see plenty of Rhino, giraffe, zebra, wild dogs, baboons, only 2 elephant though which was disappointing, but the bush was very thick so it made it difficult to find them. the staff and rangers are excellent, and the food is amazing too. we really enjoyed our stay there.

The setting of the lodge is wonderful. It is comfortable and stylish. The pool area was very relaxing. The food was very good! The room was clean, beds and pillows very comfortable. The safari drives were great. We saw every animal the first day out. So many animals. The guide was terrific. Suggestions to up the level: It would be nice to have a electric blanket options in the rooms as we were there in the damp season, also hot water bottles in the jeeps for morning drives would be a bonus.

We have been lucky enough to have undertaken safaris in four other countries in East Africa but this was a first in the RSA. This place is up there with the best. The location and thus the views, are a great added bonus. Game can be viewed from the terrace. The accommodation is comfortable and each cottage has its own secluded private viewing balcony. The game drives are varied and on each of the five during our stay we had amazing experiences. The main lodge building has a wonderful bar, viewing deck and restaurant and the food cannot be faulted. These are the physical “pluses” for RR but the main memory we have is the friendly and helpful staff who, without exception, do their best to make your stay as good as it can be. The organisation is faultless which leads to what for us, was a perfect safari experience.

There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe our experience at Rhino Ridge. From the reservation process to check out we were treated like royalty. The staff, the lodge, the food, the safari drives were all exceptional. I highly recommend this lodge for your African adventure.

The views from our villa (room), from the pool deck, the lunch/dinner area is great. There was a sense of peacefulness that I really appreciated. The food was also very good. The staff were friendly and very professional. About the safari, you get to see different types of animals living their lives in their natural environment and that was a nice experience.