Rates and inclusions

Rates are quoted per person sharing per night in South African Rand, with meals, two daily game drives, and the Mpembeni community visit included; a single traveller adds 30%.

Included

  • All mealsBreakfast, high tea, and dinner are part of the nightly rate, served on the deck, in the boma, or in the glass-fronted dining room, with teas and coffees through the day.
  • Two game drives dailyMorning and afternoon drives into Hluhluwe-iMfolozi run every day, with refreshment stops in the bush.
  • Mpembeni community walk or driveA guided walk or drive through the neighbouring Mpembeni community, the lodge's co-owner, is part of the standard rate.
  • Children's mid-morning driveChildren under six take a dedicated mid-morning drive at no additional charge, since they do not join the standard departures.

Extra

  • Flights and road transfersBooked separately through reservations.
  • Park fees and the foundation levyThe Isibindi Foundation levy is R 145 per person per night from age 13; Hluhluwe-iMfolozi park fees are paid per day.
  • DrinksBilled separately; the evening game drive carries one included drink.
  • Guided game walksThe morning big-five walks are booked and billed separately.
  • Spa treatmentsBooked and billed at the lodge.
  • Laundry and gratuitiesBilled separately; gratuities are at the guest's discretion.

Good to know

  • A 2-night minimum stay holds year-round
  • Children pay banded child ratesThe bands run by age for children sharing with two adults; family rooms carry a minimum charge.
  • Drives leave twice a daySummer drives run at 06:00 and 16:00, winter at 06:30 and 15:30.
  • Meals keep lodge hoursBreakfast runs 07:30 to 10:00 and dinner 19:30 to 21:30, with high tea before the afternoon drive; halaal meals come by advance request.

Rates for Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge are confirmed at enquiry, at the season of the arrival date.