RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE

The oldest game reserve in Africa

Mindful luxury and space in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

Capturing the suspension between earth and sky, this glass wrapped lodge rests on a ridge overlooking Africa’s oldest game reserve. Down below a waterhole, frequented by a diversity of wildlife, pulls your eye away from the extraordinary views, as you slow down and connect with the earth.

home of the rhino Rooted in Rhino Conservation

A BIG 5 WILDERNESS RESERVE

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is proud to be associated with the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and its historical success story of rhino conservation in Southern Africa. We are honoured to call the “home of the rhino” our home too. We are the first luxury safari lodge to be established within this world renowned Big 5 game reserve which is also home to thriving populations of African wild dogs, lion, elephant and multitudes of other species.

The wilderness is our original home that still lingers in every human”

- Nunu Jobe | Isibindi Africa Trails

SAFARI LODGE

A bold contemporary space created in response to a dramatic setting

Rooms

Pure and simple luxury, a natural celebration of light, shape and form

RATES

As our seasons change

SPECIAL OFFERS

Treat yourself

HONEYMOONS

A celebration of utmost privacy and earthy luxury

Spa

A journey to renewal

SAFARI DRIVES

Sink into your seat as you set off for a few hours of unscripted adventure

GAME WALKS

In step with nature, a morning exploring and sharing untouched spaces in an iconic game reserve

WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION

A spectacularly scenic game reserve with a wealth of animals and habitats

Birding

A prime birding destination, home to over 400 bird species

The Area

Explore the beauty of the Zulu Kingdom and the KZN coastline

Community tours and Cultural Visits

Visit a Zulu Family and experience authentic African hospitality

JOURNEY WITH PURPOSE

Isibindi Africa is built on community-minded conservation, which means that the people, flora and fauna of a place, are an inherent part of the beauty and the sustainability of that place.

LOCATION

Experience a luxury safari in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, situated in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park has an interesting history as it is the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa and the former hunting grounds of the Zulu Royal family. The park is made up of two game reserves previously known as the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and uMfolozi Game Reserve.

The park has three entrances, making it easily accessible from Swaziland in the north, Richards Bay Airport 1.5 hours east and an easy 3.5 hour drive north from King Shaka International Airport situated near Durban.

Connecting to our eco-conscious community

Our purpose drives us all at Isibindi Africa Lodges, and so we are committed to incorporating eco-conscious systems and initiatives wherever possible, this includes:

plastics

Removing single use plastics which includes replacing plastic water bottles with a reusable bottle for each guest

solar

Investing in large solar energy farms

micro-economies

Creating micro-economies in neighbouring communities to supply our lodges

recycling

Recycling unused lodge food into feeding schemes for neighbouring creches

ethical-seafood

Refusing to serve seafood that is not ethically harvested

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