Black Rhino Game Lodge

Pilanesberg, South Africa

Virgin rating

Boma
Luxury Suite
Bedroom suite
Bedroom suite
Lounge area
Lounge area
Bedroom suite
Boma
Luxury Suite
Restaurant
Boma
Luxury Suite
Bedroom suite
Bedroom suite
Lounge area
Lounge area
Bedroom suite
Boma
Luxury Suite
Restaurant

The hotel

It may feel a million miles from anywhere, sitting at the foot of an old volcanic crater and hidden among Tamboti trees, but this Pilanesberg National Park pad is actually just a few hours’ drive from Jo’burg and 33km from the fun of Sun City. Its location makes it the ideal lodge for families, first-time safari seekers, and those wanting to mix game drives with Sun City’s attractions. Its handy setting doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the safari experience though, with this malaria-free game reserve home to the famous Big Five and other photo album-favourites, and Black Rhino Game Lodge overlooking a popular wildlife-attracting waterhole.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On the western side of the malaria-free, 'Big Five' Pilanesberg National Park of South Africa's North West Province.

Hotel information

23 suites. All with a private patio, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini fridge, and an open plan bathroom with a closed toilet, separate bath and shower, as well as an outdoor shower in the majority of suites. Luxury Suites feature either 1 king-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 12 years).

Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Twice daily game-drives.

Please note: Transfers, beverages and conservation fees are payable directly at the lodge on departure.

Restaurant with open plan lounge and dining areas. Bar. Boma area.

3 plunge pools. Viewing deck. Daily game-drives. Guided bush walks*. Bird watching. In-room spa treatments*.

Laundry service*. Babysitting service*.

Conservation fees (currently R 121.00 per person per night, and R 71.00 per child 4-11 years per night) are payable directly at the lodge on departure. Subject to increase in 2021/2022 without prior notification.

* Denotes local charge. 

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Sep 12, 2024 Paul R Brisbane, Australia

Excellent game reserve, great accommodation and food. Staff were amazing and friendly. Saw so many animals. Our game driver and guide, Dolfie was awesome. Highly recomend Dolfie. Very knowledgeable, found all the wild life, was enormous fun and gave us so many memories. Dolfie's a legend and would have anyone else. Black Rhino Lodge is the best.
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Sep 11, 2024 hoppy2429 Dukinfield, United Kingdom

First time on a game reservation and the knowledge of our guide was exceptional with the drives bringing in the big five and the 3 cats
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Sep 9, 2024 Reanne H Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The staff was fantastic from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay accommodation was beautiful, the watering hole brought a range of animals to watch. Our guide Freedom was Brilliant, he was fun engaging and very knowledgable nothing was too much for him along with special shout outs to the chef the food was amazing! Karabo and… Read more
The staff was fantastic from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay accommodation was beautiful, the watering hole brought a range of animals to watch. Our guide Freedom was Brilliant, he was fun engaging and very knowledgable nothing was too much for him along with special shout outs to the chef the food was amazing! Karabo and Kopano was so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us, I don’t know how we will ever top this stay, it was a once in a life time holiday thanks to everyone! 🤩 Read less
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Sep 7, 2024 Alex T

Beautiful lodge with amazing food, friendly staff, the rooms are very clean and comfortable. The morning game-drives are a little longer than usual because in the morning you drive to the Pilanesberg park itself (1h drive). Our guide Dolfie was able to tell us all kinds of facts about the animals that we have never heard about.
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Sep 5, 2024 david l

Stunning hotel with amazing service experience and facilities. Perfect location in the heart of the game reserve