Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

With sweeping vistas, luxury facilities, and easy access to nearby attractions like iSimangaliso Wetland Park and St Lucia, Rhino Ridge combines exceptional game-viewing with stylish comfort in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's wilderness.

Oozing with contemporary style, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is set along a cliff edge, with all 18 rooms linked by raised walkways and offering uninterrupted views across the game reserve — and down to a busy waterhole below. Choose from four unique room types:

• Two Honeymoon Villas – Light-filled retreats blending into the bush, each with a private plunge pool and dramatic views over the reserve.
• Eight Luxury Bush Villas – Spacious and elegant, with deep freestanding baths separated from the bedroom by open fireplaces.
• Four Safari Rooms – Comfortable and stylish, featuring showers that open onto the bushveld.
• Two Safari Family Suites – Two separate en-suite bedrooms linked by an enclosed passage, perfect for families with younger children.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is designed to bring the outdoors in, with open spaces that maximise panoramic views over the reserve.

• Dining – An indoor dining room for hearty breakfasts, light lunches, and candlelit dinners, plus an outdoor dining deck for al fresco meals with a view.
• Bar – Well-stocked with cocktails, specialty coffees, and a selection of South African wines.
• Lounge – Comfortable seating, a fireplace, small library, and board games.
• Infinity Swimming Pool – Overlooking the African bush, with sun loungers and umbrellas.
• Spa – Relax and recharge with treatments in serene rooms overlooking the reserve.
• Outdoor Fire Pit – A prime spot to toast the sunset and share safari stories.
• Curio Shop – Stocked with African beadwork, clothing, souvenirs, and travel essentials.

Daily morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles are led by professional guides. Rhino Ridge has its own private concession plus full traversing rights in the greater Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, ensuring an unhurried, exclusive safari.

Other activities in the area include:

• Shore, deep-sea, and jet-ski fishing
• Whale watching (June–November)
• Horse riding
• Guided night drives and self-guided nature trails
• Birding excursions
• Boat cruises and kayaking on Lake St Lucia
• Visits to the St Lucia Crocodile Centre
• Battlefield tours and Zulu cultural experiences

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is easily reached by 2WD vehicle:

• 1 hr 45 min from Richards Bay Airport
• 3 hrs from King Shaka International Airport, Durban
• 6 hrs from Johannesburg

We can arrange road transfers and inter-lodge transfers within the Isibindi Africa Lodges portfolio — perfect for combining a bush safari with a beach escape.

Now well-established within Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Rhino Ridge has built a reputation for warm hospitality, exceptional guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Its elevated position offers some of the best views in the park, and its design perfectly balances modern style with a deep respect for the surrounding wilderness. A top choice for travellers seeking a luxury safari in KwaZulu-Natal with conservation at its heart.