Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Great unfenced lodge with very comfortable accommodation and friendly staff who go above and beyond with everything (lots of little touches make it special). Sorta was our guide and she was excellent company - she was so knowledgeable, patient (we had children with us on their first safari) and taught us so much about the bush. We had amazing sightings and we can’t wait to return!

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L accueil, le guide très passionné, les repas de qualité, les safaris au top

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Le personnel, le style général, la cuisine , l’environnement , chambres stylées façon out of Africa

Le prix est surfait par rapport aux prestations et ce qu’offrent d’autres établissements similaires. Les installations commencent à vieillir un peu. Les babouins qui hurlent et se battent la nuit autour de vous peuvent stresser les âmes sensibles.

The location on a riverbed nestled among ancient trees.

STAFF TALKING COULD BE HEARD IN THE ROOM

The staff were so kind and so accommodating. I felt like they became family in the 4 days we were there and it was hard to leave! They really helped me when my bag didn't make it to Nelspruit on my flight by getting it from the airport (2 hours away) when none of the responsible airlines would step up. The chef made delicious vegan food just for me for lunch and dinner. Our game driver, Sorta, was so knowledgeable, skilled, kind, good-humoured, and pleasant to be around. I can't stress how kind and helpful the staff is. You really feel like your safety and comfort are a top priority.

The accommodation is really rustic, which adds to the charm, but if I could make one change, it would be to add air conditioning in the rooms.

Location, staff and game drives. Beautiful setting.

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Fabian was excellent guide on the game drives enabling us to see all the different animals in their natural environment, the lodge was a perfect place to rest in between drives with friendly staff and very good food.

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Juste quelques mots pour dire à quel point notre guide Marco était exceptionnel. Probablement un des meilleurs guides du parc Kruger. Remarquable !!

Die Rhino Post Safari Lodge war für uns das absolute Highlight unseres Südafrika-Trips. Die familiäre Atmosphäre, das unglaublich gute Essen und vor allem die hervorragend begleiteten Game Drives haben unseren Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht. Wir hatten unsere Drives mit James und Anja und es war wirklich beeindruckend, wie viel Wissen mit so viel Leidenschaft vermittelt wird. Jeder Vogel, jede Spur, jedes Tier wurde erklärt, und man hatte ein unglaublich gutes Auge für Sichtungen. Auch das gesamte „Bush-Feeling“ war authentisch: u. a. feste Stromzeiten, frühes Wecken vor dem Drive und das Leben mitten in der Natur. Für uns war das genau richtig und hat das Erlebnis abgerundet. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und können die Lodge wirklich jedem ans Herz legen! Danke für diese unvergessliche Zeit ❤️

Excellent

More simple options for children

Bardzo podobał nam się obiekt, Safari, czystość i to jak pomocny był personel. Szczególnie też polecamy naszego przewodnika Michael, sprawił że całe doświadczenie było magiczne! Bardzo polecamy to miejsce, personel przyjazny. Mamy nadzieję że wrócimy kiedyś i polecimy też znajomym i rodzinie

The hotel kitchen staff were absolutely incredible. So friendly and able to meet everybody's dietary requirements. The camp staff as a whole were so helpful No praise is high enough for them. Location is excellent.

For the cost I think having 8 people in a safari vehicle means not everyone gets a window seat. That is not a premium experience compared to other similarly priced lodges..In fact if you have a safari from the Kruger Gate Lodge (which is half the price )you also get 8 people or less in a vehicle. The amount of sightings are the same ,expect with fewer vehicles at Rhino Post .

Fantastisk lodge, snygg inredning, god mat, supervänlig personal och otroligt kunnig och trevlig safariguide, Michael.

Det har ingen AC- vilket kanske inte funkar när det är tält. Trodde jag bokat hotell med väggar… men det är både och

La posizione era fantastica, in un'area del Kruger piena di animali. La struttura si affaccia sul letto di un fiume in cui durante il giorno vengono ad abbeverarsi elefanti e altri animali. Tutto è estremamente integrato con la natura, struttura e arredi sono tutti in legno, bambu', pelle e tessuto (niente plastica!). I safari (ogni giorno ce n'è uno la mattina e uno la sera) sono incredibili e ricchi di animali di tantissime specie. Il cibo è veramente ottimo, sia a colazione che durante i pasti.

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Guide Fabian was an absolute delight. Very knowledgeable and great at finding interesting things to see! Food was delicious and plentiful. We were never hungry! Staff was friendly and welcoming.

Our first day (late arrival) felt a little bit rushed. Especially dinner was extremely short.

We stayed at this lodge for our very first safari experience, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The entire staff and especially the guides were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The tents are beautifully set up and very comfortable. We were initially curious about the lack of air conditioning, but it turned out not to be an issue at all: the ceiling fan keeps things pleasant during the day, and the nights are cool and refreshing. A special mention goes to the chef — the dinners were outstanding, easily comparable to fine dining restaurants we’ve visited elsewhere. We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to safari life. Highly recommended!

Good private reserve within the Kruger national Park. Only 16 guests so you get a lot of personal attention and two game drives per day. The guides are knowledgeable and connected by radio so sightings are shared.

The concession area is shared with Rhino walking safaris. This means the game drives don't go to the walking area, effectively halving the private area. This results in drives ending up mainly on the public Kruger park roads that have quite a bit of traffic (especially at good sightings) I would expect to get more drinks included in the relatively high rates. Most similar establishments give you at least dinner wine included. Rhino post only includes drinks at the evening drive stop.

Wszystko. Brak ogrodzeń, zwierzęta które przemykają po ośrodku są super atrakcją. Pyszne jedzenie. Super domki, które zapewniają prywatność i super widok. Wanna i prysznic pod gołym niebem.

Lodge,half tent . Waar de olifanten en hyena’s en giraffen langs lopen . Ongelofelijke ervaring als je zit te lunchen en er komen opeens een kudde olifanten aan. Ochtend en avond drive zitten er bij. In het donker wordt je begeleid naar je lodge door een ranger . Wij hoorde ‘s nachts een olifant voorbij lopend en het gehuil van hyena’s . De douche is buiten.

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A completely private, concessioned unique lodge and safari experience. We were hosted by an exceptional staff - both friendly and caring fr our needs. Out guide Sorta was superb - she truly cared abt our safari experience & had great instincts fr finding game Our bungalow was perfect w all the in-the-park Setting & experience we wanted- very private and yet connected to lodge Fabulous dinners both nights and wonderful buffet breakfast A special time and memory for all us

Ontzettend vriendelijk personeel. De game rides waren ook erg leuk en bijzonder. Bij de accomodaties zelf kon je ook dieren bewonderen die voorbij liepen.

Very close to Skukusa airport +Nice lodge with pleasant architecture that blends into the bush. +Large terrace overlooking a dry river bed with a cosy open fireplace that is lit in the evenings. +Very pleasant small open living area on the terrace with a large book shelve containing relevant books/magazines. +Great tented room not luxurious but with all necessary ammenities and with a large private terrace. Rooms are connected to main area by a passarel. +The food was good + Wake-up call at 5 with game drive starting at 5.30 and lasting untill 10 +Game drives in the afternoon were also long from 16 to 19.30. +We were only 4 people in a truck sharing only with a swiss couple. + The property is not fenced.

- Game drives inside the Kruger NP are done on main roads and some dirt roads as trucks are not allowed off-road - Roads get a bit busy as soon as the park gates open for the general public, with a lot of self driving vehicules around, sightings tend to get crowded. - The lodge is 20 mn from the main road, so this trip back and forth has to be done on each game drive.

Everything is exceptional with Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Its unique location in the Kruger Parc bush, its extremely kind and caring personnel, its exceptional crew of Safari guides. A unique experience.

A few issues with maintenance of the room but these were brought to the attention of staff and resolved.

Location in Kruger was amazing and all the food was superb, with the afternoon tea being a surprise treat

Fan was very noisy and at the cost I didn’t expect to pay extra for the mini bar

Food was very good, but the most impressive part was the safaris for sure. It was nice to see those familiar faces in person. Wesley was a responsive and knowledgeable person with sharp eyes always. He was really working on my expectations even though I was travelling alone. The last drive we even did over the standard time to get the sightings. I fully respect and appreciate him.

Shower only available outside but the hot water wasn't running very stably. Check in/out staff not always on duty at reception.

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This is a really special spot in Kruger National Park. The bungalows and common spaces are beautiful. We saw elephants and rhinos at the watering hole from the balcony serval times. They host two guided game drives per day with amazing guides. We saw so many animals. The staff is absolutely wonderful - everything is taken care of from a lovely breakfast to wonderful dinners and plenty of snacks in between. It was a magical stay!

It’s hard to find any fault - but it is pretty expensive. Although the price does include a lot with guided drives and all the meals/amenities.

The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The safari experience was outstanding, thanks in large part to our wonderful guide (Sorta). The accommodations were also excellent.

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Staff were exceptional

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We spent three days at Rhino Post Safari Lodge and we enjoyed our stay from the first to the last minute very much. It is a small lodge (10 tent houses) and as soon as you arrive you are already part of a super friendly family. Our guide Mareike was excellent. Getting up at 5.00 in the morning is a bit hard at the beginning but Mareike welcomed us with hot muffins and we were ready for great gamedrives. Although the tent houses might soon need a fresh up / face lift the whole team, the food and the hospitality were excellent. Special thanks also to Crystal for a great afternoon at the terrasse. Thanks a lot, you made our stay in Kruger exceptional. Hope to be back soon

Soon there should be a facelift of the houses/tents.

Very friendly and heloful staff. Very knowledgeable , friendly and welcoming safari guide( Amend). He made our safari trips very enjoyable Quality of food was very good Great to see lots of elephants at the water hole from the lodge decking

No wifi capability in the bedroom. We were surprised that our safari guide did not have the capability of 2 way radio contact with other safari vehicles, which would have helped him in locating the animals and therefore enhanced the safari experience We were also surprised that having already provided passport details etc by email, that on arrival when completing the indemnity forms that we still needed to fill all those details in again ourselves Nice to be offered a complimentary welcome drink of iced tea but an alternative cloice - e.g a fruit juice would have been nice

When we include a safari trip in our South African itinerary, we usually stay one night in Kruger and one night in a private game reserve. For us, this is the ideal combination : Kruger always allows us to see a broad range of animals, while a lodge in a private game reserve will usually focus on specific animals (such as 'the big 5...). In our opinion, this is a great combination for a safari trip. This year, we choose Rhino Post in Kruger and Elephant Plains in Sabi Sand. RP delivered exactly what we were hoping for : James took us on an afternoon and morning game drive and we saw lots of animals including a family of around 10 lions, a sable antilope (very rare), a secretary bird and many many others.... RP had 2 vehicles (with around 8 to 10 people each) - no tracker, but James and his colleague in the other car were keeping each other posted on sightings. We were very happy with the game drives... The lodge itself is truly great as well : what was new for us, was the experience of staying in an open camp. Upon arrival, we went to our room and saw 2 elephants right in front of our terrace. So cool, so amazing.... the next morning a herd of elephants was passing through the dry river bedding as well. Fantastic ! Food was very good - a bit more gastronomic even then other lodges we stayed at. Rooms were very very comfortable and cozy as well. All in all, a great experience and totally recommended !

Welcome drink was charged to our bill and checkout took too long (everything we consumed needed to be typed line per line on our invoice, while we were waiting....and we were in a hurry).

Game viewings were good and we saw a lot. Good food and lots of it. Organised and well planned. Nice bedrooms with luxury and also more rustic in nature. Good location.

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location, food, range drivex

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Great and unique experience! Fantastic location Right in a private spot in the Kruger park, with dedicated services and great food. 2 games per day are perfect to fulfill the day.

Games a bit short

Location on the river bed was excellent with great views from the room deck and wildlife very close. The staff were helpful and friendly. Dining was a t a high standard. Sorta our guide was excellent.. knowledgeable, communicative and did everything with a smile. She was happy to share her knowledge and love of the animals and the Park.

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Helpful and kind staff, great dancers and singers. You should try some nights living in nature. Lions, elephants, giraffe… lifetime experience.

You will not sleep because the baboon party every night! Don’t drink local water and ice, except you wanna loose weight.

The room is amazing with an outside shower. The restaurant is fabulous and the food is great. The evening entertainment was good. The game drives made the whole stay. James was amazing, couldn't ask for a better guide.

They turn off the electricity for the night up until the morning. Also there were some hidden costs, no price list for drinks, when you go on game drive the first drink is free, after that you have to pay, which they only tell you when you have your second drink in your hand. The fridge in the room is outside, and I was too scared to go outside at night due to baboons jumping on the roof. Also there is no AC, so it does get warm. The pool was freezing cold, so we didn't use it.

it was very convenient for a quick overnight trip to Kruger and the staff were excellent

totally just my personal preference issue, but there just wasn’t much to do during the day between game drives. we were limited to hanging out in our room or in the small deck/bar area

Rhino Post has an amazing location for game drives and the staff were attentive. I highly recommend this lodge!

In general a nice lodge but very focused on game drives. Limited service and possibilities if not on a drive. Compared to 5 other lodges with lower price less standard. We also missed some kind of guidance/management, everything was on the ( nice) ranger. Most Africa-feeling as not fenced and no free walking in the evening.

a wonderful atmosphere, magical

We had a wonderful 3-night stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Our guide, Vusi, was very fun and knowledgable and made sure we saw everything we wanted. The rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was endless and delicious. We did the sleep out and this was a great experience

The lodge was beautiful and the staff wonderful. Our guide James was amazing we saw everything big and small. The dinners were incredible and they do cater to dietary restrictions which was really nice to see. Breakfast was good, but average, the dinners are above and beyond. We received some muffins prior to the morning the safari and then some light snacks on the tour. There is no lunch but rather some light snacks provided which we found sufficient to tide over until dinner after the night safari as you do also get some more light snacks on the tour. This place is worth your money. Only thing i would consider is that there is no AC in the rooms, there is one fan above the bed and i would imagine in summer it would get really hot.

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It was all fantastic from start to finish, the staff go above and beyond. Sorta was so sweet and gave us all her knowledge. Will definitely be back.

We had some light issues in our room, the lights would switch off which was a little annoying for when you are trying to get ready for a game drive in the dark. We were in room 1.

What a fantastic place to stay for an amazing safari. The staff was exceptional friendly and kind. Our game driver Vusi was amazing!! what a experience this guy has and a unbelievable eye on where the animals are. The food was great and our lodge very luxurious. We travel a lot and can highly recommend this accommodation.

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Magical. Quiet, romantic, everything you need! Fabulous experiences and always meeting awesome people along the way. Food is great and great wines to choose from.

The food was great ,staff very friendly,rooms were nice and James our driver and guide knew a lot about the animals and we saw a lot. Thanks James!

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Loved our stay from check in until check out..well..hated to leave though! Such a special location, incredible food, fantastic staff and guides, and adored our chalet tent. We originally booked one night and decided quickly, even before arriving that one wasn’t enough. So glad we did because we would have regretted not staying that second night and wish it could have been more like 3-4 nights!

Loved everything and would love to see it when the river is flowing.

The staff work so hard to make sure guests have a pleasant stay. The rooms are tended to twice a day when out on the game drives. You are welcomed back with a wet towel before tor are served breakfast and dinner. Afternoon tea was tasty! I enjoyed every moment there ana will definitely return.

we had the best time at rhinos! everything was just perfect. located in the bushes, we had a leopard crossing our camp and other great sightings of animals. the rooms were very comfortable, spacious and with very nice interior. the crew was really amazing, they were all on the mission to make our time unforgettable. thank you for having us! we had the best days of our whole South Africa trip with you!

A true hidden gem. Luxury tent rooms with all the little touches. Game drives included and our guide, Sorta, was fantastic. All the staff were amazing. Meals were divine. Everything so well thought out, clean, and beautiful location.

Loved it all. Would have been added bonus for the river to be running, but we were here in the dry summer.

Excellent range of food for breakfast and interesting and very tasty evening meals. The rooms are beautifully designed and very comfortable with plenty of space. We didn't use the pool or other facilities as we didn't have time. Game drives with James were very informative and interesting and he has a wonderful knowledge of the area and the game. Even though we weren't there at the best time of year he found plenty of animals and pre-empted some of the behaviour that was about to happen. I'm actually not a great fan of sundowners as I'd rather be out looking for animals but everything was presented very cleanly and a good selection of snacks were available. Every member of Staff we met was polite and friendly and we couldn't have asked for more.

We loved our stay and don't want to be negative but were surprised at the extra costs for an extra sundowner (after the first one) as we felt this was a little petty on the cost of the trip and we weren't told when we were out that it was being charged.

The Safari Tour was very good, the Rangers are doing a very good job!

The food was not good and the service staff were very slowly.

Great stay! Excellent team that took care of us.

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My wife and I recently spent four nights at the Rhino Post and had a truly wonderful experience. We loved the small intimate setting of the lodge, since it only has about 8 rooms total. It is also an ecolodge and does a great job building the lodges into the existing landscape and provides opportunity for game viewing right from the comfort of your room. The staff was also exceptional. Our feedback would not be complete with out many compliments and thanks to James, our guide, for seven spectacular game drives. James was a joy to be around and has a good sense of humor. He is passionate about what he does and is just as excited to spot animals as we were. It was nice to know he loves sharing the beauty of the Kruger with people from all around the world. While nothing is guaranteed in the bush, James was able to find the big 5 and dozens of other animals per day. My wife had a list of over fifty different animals from just one day that James took the time to point out to us. Cheers James! We look forward to seeing you in the future.

What a great place to stay in the park. Very friendly staff, and very good guides going out of their way to find good sightings. We had elephant drinking at the water hole at camp almost evey day. Absolutely loved our stay at them.

the welcome from the friendly staff....the lodge is absolutely fantastic, a great place to stay where you also à excellent food

everything was perfect

Our stay was simply fantastic. All the staff has been warm and super kind. All the rangers are super expert and have a huge knowledge of the bush.

really in good position and proper bush experience

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Food was generally tasty. Close to skukuza airport.

Dirty linen with crawling ticks and blood stains from crushed insects. Used and dirty towels were fished out of the bathtub by housekeeping with expectations for guests to re use. The staff hung those damp towels on the hooks instead of replacing them with fresh ones. Game drive was shortened due to other guests’ need to return to the lodge for their flight. This is understandable but I could have been assigned to one of the two other vehicles, or at least informed instead of finding out halfway on the drive from fellow guests. Attempted theft on the morning of my departure while I was out on a game drive (I did lock my room). Locked near-brand new samsonite suitcase was tampered with a sharp and hard object, most likely a knife. The rubber/plastic clasp with metal screw was pried open and damaged. Unfortunately for the incompetent thief the bag couldn’t be opened that way as the clasp looking part simply covered the continuous zip across the entire bag. However, I still ended up with a damaged suitcase and feelings of being absolutely violated. This is not acceptable in any way or form, let alone at a supposedly luxury lodge that costs 800 dollars a night. I left the property extremely upset and shaken.

Very helpful staff

muy lindo lugar, debería tener wifi en las cabañas. también mas información de safaris. En general excelente, todos muy serviciales , desde el chef hasta el personal de limpieza

Great experience

Rhino Post was a lovely experience. The food was exceptional and staff friendly and helpful.Our animal sightings were a bit slim but that is the luck of the draw.

One of the most special experience of our lives!!! They are excellent in every detail!!!!

It is an amazing resort at great location. Service is extra ordinary, they cater to any personal requirements as much as they can. We are vegetarians, chef asked every day for the dinner menu and prepared something vegetarian. Unfortunately, we needed some medical attention late in the night, Ella from the lodge took us in her car to see a doctor in skukuza which we really appreciate. Also, animals like rhino, leopard, buffalos (3 of the big 5) visited the property's water hole which was really cool