Experience an authentic, unfenced safari lodge in South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park at Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Here you have an exclusive opportunity to get close to nature on nature’s terms. Rhino Post offers you the best of both worlds. With the enormity and diversity of the Kruger and the exclusivity of an eight suite lodge on a private concession in a game rich area.
The lodge is perfectly positioned on the banks of a dry river bed with a waterhole. With animals frequently visiting. The concession shares a boundary with Mala Mala and Sabi Sands Private Game Reserves. Allowing wildlife to move freely between the reserves.
Environmentally friendly, Rhino Post practices sustainable tourism and are Fair Trade certified. The lodge is strategically designed to bring the outside in. Whether you are lounging on the deck, lying in the bath or sunning yourself at the pool, you are immersed in nature.
The lounge bar and viewing deck are sizable enough to be both social and cozy and at the same time. Large enough that guests are able to enjoy some quiet-time and solitude. The reception and curio shop are combined to ensure that there is always someone to attend to your needs.
Eight contemporary bush suites on stilts with large glass windows and doors offer maximized views of the majestic Kruger National Park. Each thatched suite has a private deck overlooking the dry Mutlumuvi Riverbed. Whilst the shade of large riverine trees provides prime viewing spots for watching passing wildlife.
Each suite accommodates two persons. Four of the suites allow either a super king or twin beds, and four with twin bed configurations. The open-plan suite has an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and an outdoor shower.
Bush SuiteEn-suite bathroom with outdoor shower
Each suite has lights and fans powered overnight by individual batteries and inverters. International charging points are available in each of our suites for charging of cellphones, laptops, cameras and tablets. These (and hairdryers provided) can be used when the generator is on – from 5 am until approximately 10.30 pm.
Family Safari at Rhino Post Safari Lodge
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Children of all ages are welcome at Rhino Post Safari Lodge. The bush suites can accommodate one ‘rollaway bed’ for one additional child under the age of 16, provided that the maximum number of guests in the lodge does not exceed 18. The narrow roll away bed is not suitable for persons older than 16 years. Earlier mealtimes are arranged accordingly at the lodge. Child minding is available at an additional cost.
Child Policies
Children under the age of 6 years may not participate in safari drives with other guests unless they are part of a family group with sole use of the vehicle. Private guides and vehicles can be pre-booked at an additional charge (prior to arrival) for smaller families with children under the age of 6. The reason for this is two-fold. One for the comfort of the guests and children (a safari drive can be a long time to expect a young child to sit quietly). And secondly (and even more importantly) because animals instinctively respond with curiosity to the sound of a small child. Especially crying. So it is sometimes necessary for the guide to leave a sighting in such circumstances for safety reasons. With a private vehicle, you can also tailor drives to suit earlier meal times etc.
Rhino Post Safari Lodge Activities
Game drives are the predominant activity at Rhino Post Safari Lodge, you are after all in the Kruger National Park. Other activities include chilling at the swimming pool or on the bar deck watching for animals coming to drink at the waterhole.
Lion at the watering hole
Alternatively, and in-room massage is an excellent way to while away the time between meals and drives. Enjoy stargazing using the lodges large telescope, or sip on a delectable cocktail at the bar.
Kruger National Park Game Drives
Rhino Post Safari Lodge offers early morning and evening safari drives. They are in specially adapted open Land Cruisers, with professional guides. In order to preserve their wilderness concession, no off-road driving is practiced.
In addition to driving on their 12,000-hectare concession, they have exclusive use of some of the Kruger National Park public roads at night. SANParks has allowed them the added advantage of being able to utilize 170km of Park roads after gate closing time. When all the self-drive tourists have left and when the other concessions have to be back on their respective properties.
A typical day would include an early start, a cup of fresh coffee or tea, after which guests set out on their safari drive. Guides at the lodge meet the stringent requirements of the South African National Parks. And senior guides hold the highest guiding qualifications possible in South Africa. This ensures that your encounters with the African wilderness are exciting, informative and safe.
Kruger Birding Safari
Pre-book a private vehicle and guide to spend time recording and photographing as many of the Kruger Park’s 529 species of birds that you can. Your guide will tailor the drives to your specifications. With a focus on birds, and bird identification. Time will be spent in different habitats to maximize your experience.
Kruger Sleep-out
For the adventurous, pre-book a night at the Sleep-Out decks and spend the evening under the stars sleeping in individual tents on raised platforms. You will leave Rhino Post at approximately 4 pm and be transferred via vehicle to Plains Camp. Part of the adventure is enjoying a meal cooked over an open fire whilst looking out for animals drinking at the waterhole below. Before curling up to sleep, lulled by nature’s nocturnal sounds. This is a wonderful adventure for those who want to get close to nature.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 8 years may not participate in the Sleep-Out activity.
Sleep Outs
There are 4 platforms available with two mattresses per platform. Sleeping bags and duvets are provided. With an elevated communal dining area and 2 x bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets. 2 x armed rangers stay at the Sleep-Out.
Golf in Skukuza
Play a round of golf on Kruger Park’s unfenced golf course in Skukuza. Enjoy sightings of hippos and crocodiles. While pitting your wits against both the nine-hole (18 tee box) course and the baboons, impala and warthog that roam the fairways. It is best to pre-book this activity. Please note that if you wish to play 18 holes, you will not have enough time to play between drives, so may have to forgo a drive. In this case (at an additional charge) we can book a private guide and vehicle to take you on a private drive after golf. Arriving back at the lodge in time for dinner.
Wining and Dining at Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting) allowing you to enjoy alfresco dining under the stars. Enjoy the company of others, swapping adventurous safari tales. Or, we can set up a private dinner, just for the two of you. The toughest decision of your day being whether to complement your evening meal with a full-bodied Merlot, robust Cabernet Sauvignon or flamboyant Pinotage. Let us know your dietary requirements and we will do all we can to cater to your requests.
Scrumptious food
How to get to Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris operate on a 12,000-hectare private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. The nearest domestic airport is Skukuza, only 30 minutes away. The alternative is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, which is 2.5 hours from Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Rhino Post is accessible in a regular 2×4 vehicle. It is about a 7 hour drive from Johannesburg.
Rhino Post Safari Lodge Accommodation Rates
1st July 2023 – 30th June 2024: R7 700 1st July 2024 – 30th June 2025: R8 320
Rates are per person sharing on a full board basis & activities.
Children’s Rates
Adult
0 – 3 years
4 – 12 years
13 -16 years
2 Adults sharing with a child
Adult rate x 2
No charge
50% of adult rate
75% of adult rate
1 Adult sharing with 1 child over 3 years
Adult rate x 1
N/A
1 Adult sharing with 1 child under 3 years
Adult pays single room rate
No charge
N/A
N/A
1 Adult sharing with 2 children
Adult rate x 1
50% of adult rate
75% of adult rate
2/3 children (0 – 16 years) sharing a room
1st child pays adult rate, 2nd and 3rd child pay according to age.
Rates Include:
Accommodation, Meals (brunch, high tea & dinner), Teas & coffees, 2 x activities per day. Each guest will receive a complimentary sundowner drink of their choice on the late afternoon/early evening game drive. Transfers between Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp at scheduled times (11 am & 2 pm), VAT at 15%. TOMSA tourism levy, Activities Included: Game Drives (6 years and older).
Rates Exclude: Other than the transfers stipulated above; any additional, early or late transfers, Kruger National Park conservation fees, All drinks (excluding the drink on the evening game drive as described above), In-room massages, Laundry, Optional gratuities; items of personal nature. (Guests who want a drinks inclusive rate can purchase a drinks supplement)
Rhino Post Safari Lodge Special Offers and Packages
Long Stay Discounts
Valid for one lodge or a combination of Seolo Africa lodges. These include: Kruger – Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp @Rhino Walking Safaris Victoria Falls – Chundu Island or Masuwe
Valid from 1st – 28th February and 15th November – 15th December every year.
Minimum 2 night stay (can be a combination of Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris) Max 2 rooms per night
Stay 3, Pay 2 OR Pay 3 Stay 4
Stay 3, Pay 2 is valid from 1st – 28th February and 15th November – 15th December Pay 3 Stay 4 is valid from 1st May – 30th June
Exclusive use Offer
Book exclusive use at Rhino Post Safari Lodge. The first 15 people pay full rate. While the rest will get 50% discount.
Kruger Honeymoon
All honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, a private dinner and a romantic turn down at no extra charge.
Valid all year.
Rhino Walking Safari
For a comprehensive safari experience, one can also combine your safari at Rhino Post Safari Lodge with a stay at Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris. Sister camp – an exclusive, tented camp offering an unforgettable guided walking experience.
Single Supplement is 30%. No children under the age of 12 can be accommodated at Plains Camp unless a family or group booked exclusive use of the camp.
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