Rhino Post Safari Lodge is a 16-bed lodge, set on the banks of the Mutlumuvi Riverbed, in a 12,000 ha private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. This unique wilderness area offers ecotourists the ideal place for encounters with the Big Five and allows visitors to track elephant and rhino on foot or view them from the comfort of open safari vehicles.

The nature of a wilderness area is that there are no permanent structures, so Rhino Post Safari Lodge was built using natural materials of stone, wood, thatch and canvas to create an authentic bush ambience. Each luxury suite is exquisitely decorated and includes bedroom and lounge with impressive views of the riverbed from the bathroom, outdoor shower and decked patio.

Following a game drive, guests can relax in the revitalising swimming pool, take in the views from the shaded patio and watch the abundant wildlife amble down to the waterhole. Sumptuous meals are served in the camp’s dining area, which is set under magnificent Tamboti trees. The lounge, with its extensive wine cellar, cosy fireplace and bar, is the perfect spot for a sundowner.

In the spirit of wilderness areas worldwide, Rhino Post Safari Lodge has been specially designed and built to have minimal impact on the environment. Few permanent structures were used in the construction of this magnificent camp. Low energy lighting, natural materials, raised walkways and bedrooms are but some of the low impact measures we have taken.

Accommodation

The lodge consists of 8 elegant suites built of stone, wood, thatch & canvas. Stilts raise the spaciously appointed suites from the riverbank allowing guests to view the Mutlumuvi riverbed from the bedroom, bathroom and private wooden deck. The suites are set out in an open plan style with wooden floors, thatched roofs, canvas walls and a ceiling fan. Each en-suite bathroom includes a deep, freestanding bath, 'his and hers' basins, a separate toilet as well as an outdoor shower. Both the swimming pool & lounge overlook an active waterhole in the riverbed. The lounge, with its extensive wine cellar, fireplace and bar provide the perfect setting for afternoon or evening sun-downer drinks.

A typical day would include an early start, a cup of fresh coffee or tea, after which guests set out on their game drive. Game-drive safaris at Rhino Post are conducted in specially adapted open Landcruisers, with professional guides.

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 to ensure that your encounters with the African wilderness are exciting, informative, and safe.

Upon returning to the lodge guests enjoy a leisurely brunch and time to relax around the pool overlooking the waterhole. In the late aftrnoon after a delicious high tea, you can enjoy an evening game drive, winding down with sundowners, watching an African sunset and spotting nocturnal animals in the park.

RHINO WALKING SAFARIS

Rhino Walking Safaris lets you discover nature’s hidden wonders in specially tailored walking trails through a 12,000 ha private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. The concession shares a 15km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sand reserve with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. The concession is noted as an excellent game viewing area and good sightings can be expected.

Rhino Walking Safaris also has exclusive use of some of the Kruger National Park’s public roads for evening game drives, well after gate closing times (sunset), ensuring guests an unforgettable experience. Highly qualified guides share their wealth of bush knowledge with you – from the identification of animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds to the medicinal uses of plants, folklore and basic tracking and survival skills.

Any combination of multi-day walks, game drives or primitive sleep-outs on raised wooden platforms can be arranged.


SLEEP OUTS
Elevated wooden platforms

This is the only place in the Kruger National Park offering this unusual accommodation. Guests will leave Plains Camp in the late afternoon and arrive at the platforms in the early evening carrying a lightweight rucksack containing a change of clothes and refreshments.
Sundowners overlooking the waterhole
After hanging up mosquito nets, fly sheets (only if necessary) and preparing beds (yes! we do encourage our guests to be included in every aspect of this unique interactive experience of the bush) sundowners can be enjoyed on the platforms that also overlook a waterhole.

Wilderness at night

While dinner is being prepared for our guests on an open fire, they will enjoy sounds and senses, heightened as they share the wilderness at night, while being safely guarded by our observant guides. The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roar of the lion at the nearby waterhole, are the only noises that might disturb guests in this peaceful wilderness. The following morning, guests will enjoy a light snack after which they will depart back to Plains Camp for a hearty brunch.

Sleep Out Notes

The Sleep Out’s are highly dependant on weather conditions PLEASE be aware that should the weather be unfavourable on the day of the Sleep Out (heavy rain) or if there has been heavy rain in the days preceding their Sleep Out, you may have to remain in camp (due to the platforms being inaccessible). Plains Camp strives to keep guests together during their trail, without the inconvenience of different guests arriving and departing throughout their stay. With this in mind, if the first guests to reserve their trail at Plains Camp request the Sleep Out, then all subsequent reservations will be required to participate. Should all guests not wish to participate in the Sleep Outs; there will be no Sleep Out for the duration of the trail.

It is possible to participate in Sleep Out’s from Rhino Post. This by prior arrangement only with the reservation team, guests must be capable of walking for approximately 1½ hours to the platforms and there must be a minimum number of 4 guests participating.

The dining area set under Tamboti trees, allows for al fresco dinners, cool lunches in the heat of a summer afternoon and snug winter dining, while candlelight riverbed dinners and breakfasts, bush picnics, sunset cocktails and starlight dinners under the protection of armed gueards, are a wonderful, alternative bush experience. Rhino Post Safari Lodge offers guests unique dining experiences during their stay, these include bush breakfasts, picnincs, sunset cocktails and starlight dinners as well as dinners and breakfasts in the riverbed.

Rhino Post rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, teas/coffees and safari activities (primarily game drives with optional safari walks).

Booking Terms and Conditions

• Isibindi Africa Lodges’ booking terms and conditions apply to all reservation
• All rates are per person per day sharing
• Single supplement is 30%
• All rates exclude local park entrance fees
• All rates are inclusive of VAT (Value added tax)
• All rates include SA Tourism bed levy
• Guests must ensure that they have adequate travel insurance. Isibindi Africa Lodges cannot be held liable for any cancelled travel arrangements
• Child Policy : One child under 12 yrs can be accommodated in a room sharing with 2 adults at 50% of the above tariffs. Children over 12 years sharing with 2 adults or a 3 rd adult will be charged 75% of the above rate
• Provisional bookings will only be held for 48 hours. All Bookings must be confirmed in writing

Fully Inclusive Tour Reservations

• Full Pre-payment is required 30 days prior to arrival and written confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Our Cancellation Policy is as follows:

• Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
• Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
• Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 100% of the full accommodation charge

Group Bookings (A group is 8 guests or more)

• A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm a group reservation
• Full Pre-payment is required 60 days prior to arrival

Cancellation Policy for Groups

• Our Cancellation Policy is as follows:
• Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
• Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 75% of the full accommodation charge
• Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 100%of the full accommodation charge