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“One of the best places I have ever visited in my life”

“We felt like royalty”

“it was all perfect!”

There is nothing to improve - it was all perfect!! I loved the lodge - every detail was carefully thought out from the drinks on arrival, the lemon towelettes after each game drive, the AMAZING food, the beautiful rooms, and the friendly staff.

“If you are umming and aahing about going. Stop, and book”

This is the kind of stay that leaves you wanting everyone you know to go and experience! From the moment you arrive to fresh wet face cloths to the minute you leave with padkos in hand, every detail, every interaction, every meal leaves you feeling like you’re a favourite family member who has come to stay. Staff greeting you by name with smiles! But for me, the icing on the gluten-free cake was the meal planning around being gluten free. Not once did I look at anyone else’s food and feel I was missing something. Every meal was delicious. Malva pudding and carrot cake? What more could a girl ask for? Please extend my thanks again to the chefs! If you are umming and aahing about going. Stop, and book. Have i mentioned the fantastic accommodation, great game drives and the wonderful spa? Loved it!

“The perfect honeymoon”

After an exhausting rollercoaster of a year re-planning our wedding twice we eventually made it to our perfect honeymoon. Rhino Ridge and all the staff were absolutely fantastic and we could not stop raving about it to friends and family. The service 10/10. The accommodation (Villa 6) 10/10. The food 10/10. The feeling of relaxation and pure luxury was priceless. Thank you to everyone at the lodge who made it a magical experience.

“the best bush experience we have ever had”

Truly one of the best bush experiences we have ever had (and we have had many). Would not change a thing. Superb staff, incredible lodge and truly a memorable amazing experience in every respect. 10 / 10

“Very special and memorable”

We stayed at the lodge for 2 nights and experienced exceptional service from the moment we arrived. The family unit was very clean and convenient. The game drives are unforgettable (Thulani is a great guide!), the food was excellent and all staff are very helpful and friendly. It was my husband's birthday and to our surprise a delicious cake was baked and presented at our dinner table which was absolutely amazing! As a result of my exciting stories at work about the whole experience, one of the colleagues travelled to the same lodge a week later and was even more excited! Thank you to all staff for making our visit a very special and memorable!

“Gem on planet earth”

I’ve visited many game lodges in South Africa, without a doubt you stand out. your hospitality is on another level. the game drives with well equipped and knowledgeable ranger (Simo Buthelezi you taught me so much ). This is now my new home for every bush visit. well done on keeping your doors opened and having the lodge fully functional during these trying times. well done to this gem on planet earth ….wow

“I loved their professionalism and warm spirit”

On arrival at Rhino Ridge, we received a very warm welcoming from Bryce, Precious and Zanele. I loved their professionalism and warm spirit. The Lodge is magnificent with the views to die for! We arrived just in time for a delicious high tea and again the staff at the restaurant were amazing, especially Themba. I felt at home to the point that I remember everyone by their names. 

“Out of This World”

Early january 2020, we spent two nights at this lodges within the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi NP. The rooms and food were excellent, and the views from the lodge and infinity pool are top! What a view on the rolling hills of Zulu land. Having experienced the game drives in the private reserves of Kruger, the games drives here were somewhat less exiting as the cars cannot leave the roads in search of animals. This being said, the safari walk is a MUST DO. Highly recommended in the morning. We got up at 4:30am and were walking at 5:00am. The experience of the silence and the sun rising behind the hills is unforgettable. Sitting within 50 metres of rhino's is out of this world.

“Absolute gem in Hluhluwe”

Wow wow wow. What an accommodation. From the super friendly staff to the views, to the food, to the interior and rooms. How is this not categorised as a 5-star Luxury Lodge yet? LOVED our stay, our game drives, the food and literally everything around it. THANK YOU for true 5-star service, we are so coming back one day.

“Stunningly beautiful resort with amazing staff”

Rhino Ridge is s stunning resort with beautiful views across Hluhluwe iMfolozi game reserve. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, led by the charismatic Dreis. The food was outstanding and plentiful and our game drive guide, Thulani, was excellent and very knowledgeable and friendly. The bush-walk led by Sbo is also worth doing. We loved our time at Rhino Ridge and would highly recommend. Thank you everybody for an amazing stay.

“Fantastic lodge for safaris and relaxing in a beautiful landscape”

We wish we could have stayed longer, and we will definitely come again. That says it all. Friendly, forthcoming and efficient staff, beautiful place, beautiful nature all around (including the animals...), beautiful rooms (the villas!!!), very good breakfast and dinner, I could go on and on...

“Luxurious and friendly outstanding Rhino Ridge”

An outstanding experience, warm friendly attentive staff ( baking a birthday cake and singing at a few hours’ notice despite a busy mealtime) immaculate clean and bespoke scented linens. Beds make up discreetly daily. Fabulous food, very expert guide. Totally safe exciting safari. Just a five-star stay, faultless. Can’t wait to return

“Amazing Resort, Great location”

Wow!!. What an amazing 5-night stay we had at the Stunning resort. Cannot fault anything at all with this resort. Staff: very friendly. Food amazing and tasty. Rooms: Great decor and very comfy. Saw the big 5 in one afternoon trip and saw 8 cheetahs. And a pack of wild dogs. Thanks to our amazing guide Thulani. The walk into the game reserve was very interesting and a great workout. It was just a pity we could not have stayed longer. The holiday we will always remember.