• Black Rhino Game Lodge

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Black Rhino Game Lodge

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Black Rhino Game Lodge is a hidden treasure set amongst the trees of an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater that today comprises one of South Africa’s most exciting Big 5 eco-tourism destinations, the greater Pilanesberg National Park. It is from here, accompanied by your personal game ranger, that you will be able explore a 58 000ha malaria free wildlife wonderland and discover the magic of the African bush.

Located in the west side of the ‘Malaria Free’ Pilanesberg National Park, and only 33km from Sun City - Black Rhino Game Lodge is the ideal location for a luxurious bushveld breakaway.

The Lodge is built between a Tamboti forest, overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity, and a playground for the elephant. On many occasions, the stillness of the night is broken by the roaring of lions, and the franklins sing the morning wake up call.

Once, you are awakened with a hot cup of coffee, your host ranger will take you out on an exceptional game drive, taking you through Black Rhino Reserve, into the unexplored valley of the Pilanesberg, until we reach the 200km network Pilanesberg Park roads.

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Single supplement – 50% of the per person sharing rate.

Rate inclusions:

  • Accommodation, brunch, high tea & dinner, one complimentary bottle off still water in the room on arrival, selected teas & coffees as well as two safari game drives per day

Rates Excludes

  • All soft & alcoholic drinks,
  • All reservations will be charged a conservation levy of R 145.00 per adult per night (R 95 per child per night). The conservation levy is to be added at the time of booking for prepayment.

Single Supplement

  • Our standard 50% single supplement will be applied on your first 4 single rooms booked.
  • Thereafter a 25% single supplement to be applied to any additional single rooms booked.

Summer Single Supplement Promo (May to August):

  • Our standard 50% single supplement will be applied on your first 4 single rooms booked.
  • Thereafter a 25% single supplement to be applied to any additional single rooms booked.

Children

  • A maximum of 2 children under the age of 12 years can be accommodated with parents in the Luxury Suites. This is subject to availability.
  • Children 0 – 5 years of age sharing with two adults would be complimentary,
  • 6 – 12 years would be 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two adult

Children on game drive

  • Children under the age of 12 years are welcome at Black Rhino Game Reserve.
  • All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives.
  • Children 6-12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
  • Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari

Our Suites

Safari Chic
Black Rhino Game Lodge offers luxurious accommodation options that provide guests with comfort and privacy while being surrounded by the beautiful African bushveld. All the accommodations are elegantly decorated and designed to blend in with the natural environment while providing modern amenities and luxury features. Some of the amenities available in the rooms include a minibar, coffee and tea-making facilities, electronic safe, and hairdryer.

Luxurious Accommodation

Luxury Suites
Our Luxury Accommodation Suites are designed to provide guests with a high level of comfort, privacy, while allowing them to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the African bushveld. The Luxury Suites are spacious and well-appointed, and are elegantly decorated and designed to blend in with the natural environment. The suites come with a private deck or veranda, offering views of the surrounding nature. The four Luxury Suites feature their own Hot tub or plunge pool. All our Luxury Suites have tea & coffee making facilities, a mini bar as well as a Smart TV loaded with Netflix, Showmax and YouTube.

Suites
Our Accommodation Suites are very spacious, offering a large bedroom and living area, as well as a private deck or veranda. The rooms are elegantly decorated and designed to blend in with the natural environment. All our Suites have tea & coffee making facilities, a mini bar as well as a Smart TV loaded with Netflix, Showmax and YouTube.

En-Suite bathrooms & air conditioning
All our safari accommodations have en-suite bathrooms with both a bath and a shower. They also feature outdoor showers, allowing guests to experience the unique sensation of showering in the open air while surrounded by nature. All our Suites equipped with air conditioning and heating to ensure guests are comfortable throughout their stay.

Suite beds can be converted into twin beds on request.
Suites 18,19,21 & 22 are next to each other and ideal for families traveling together. These can be configured to a twin or a double with the addition of two extra beds.
Suite 17 is close to the lodge and more suited for older guests, or guests with disabilities or difficulties with walking.
Suites 11 & 12 are inter-leading rooms, connected by a lockable hallway. Each room offers its own entrance doors and does not share any facilities. We are delighted to have you with us and look forward to making your stay most comfortable.
The Management and staff are pleased to be your hosts. Our well-trained staff eagerly await to serve and provide you with a truly memorable stay at our Lodge.

We are eco-friendly as possible and please help us conserve water and electricity wherever possible.
We are in a Malaria Free area there are still mosquitoes and other insects. We do supply insecticide in your suite.
Kindly keep your suite windows/doors closed at night, especially for the monkeys and squirrels.

Please do not feed any animals within Black Rhino Game Reserve.

A personalized pin operated safe is provided in your suite for safe keeping of valuables.

We offer complementary Wi-Fi within the entire Lodge.

In the Mini fridge in your suite are complementary bottles of water, should you require more water for your room, please order from Bar or at Reception..

Should you wish to leave gratuities for our friendly Rangers/Personnel, you are welcome to ask for envelopes or you can request the assistance from the Manager on duty.

Pool Towels are available at Reception, please return towels to reception on departure.

Up-close encounter with some of the world's most fascinating wildlife
Black Rhino Game Lodge offers a variety of safari activities that allow guests to experience the beauty and wildlife of Africa. Game viewing is one of the most popular activities on an African safari, providing visitors with an opportunity to see and photograph a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

  • Morning and evening game drives.
  • Bird watching from the viewing hide.
  • Bush walk (subject to seasonality and at an additional cost).
  • In-room spa treatment (prebook in advance at an additional cost).

Game Drives
During a game drive, visitors will typically ride in open-sided 4x4 vehicles, led by experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are the most popular, as these times offer the best chances of spotting wildlife when they are most active.

Walking Safaris

Guests can go on guided walks with experienced guides, who will take them through the wilderness to learn about the smaller details of the environment, such as tracks, plants, and insects. Walking safaris are conducted with an experienced guide who is knowledgeable about the local wildlife and ecosystems. Guides may also have specialized training in wilderness first aid.

Night Drives

Night drives provide visitors with the unique and exciting opportunity to see South African nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat. After dinner drives are bookable directly with the lodge reception at the cost of R 500.00 per person per drive, subject to availability, with no children under 12 years of age allowed on the night drives.

African Cultural Dancing

Unique Heritage
African cultural dancing is an important aspect of African culture, with a rich history that spans many different traditions and regions.

African cultural dancing is often characterized by its rhythmic and energetic movements, with dancers using their entire bodies to express themselves. African dancing has significant social and cultural significance, often to mark important events and celebrations such as weddings, harvest festivals, and religious ceremonies. Many African cultural dances have spiritual significance, with dancers invoking ancestral spirits and other supernatural forces through their movements.

Overlooks a waterhole frequented by a variety of wildlife.
Our safari lodge facilities are designed to provide guests with a comfortable and enjoyable safari experience, offering a variety of amenities and activities to suit their needs and preferences. Located in the North West Province of South Africa, in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, the lodge is situated in a prime location for game viewing, with access to over 55,000 hectares of wilderness.

Bushveld beauty
Black Rhino Game Lodge offers various facilities to ensure guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay while experiencing the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Here are some of the facilities available at the lodge. Please see  below.

Check out time 11h00 hrs/ Check in time 14h00 hrs.

Swimming Pool
The lodge has a swimming pool where guests can cool off and relax while enjoying the stunning views of the wilderness.

Dining
The lodge has various dining options, including a restaurant, bar, and boma (outdoor dining area) where guests can enjoy traditional African cuisine around a campfire.

Hide
Within walking distance of the lodge is a hide designed for observing and photographing wildlife in their natural habitat without being detected by the animals.

Conference facilities
The lodge offers conference facilities for corporate groups, including audio-visual equipment and catering services.

Gift Shop
The lodge's gift shop offers a range of African-inspired gifts, souvenirs, and clothing.

WiFi
The lodge offers complimentary WiFi in the main areas and all of the accommodation.

Summer Times : 1st November – 28th February

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:00 am for a 05:30 am Departure
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 16:00 pm for a 16:30 pm Departure

Autumn Times : 1st March – 30th April

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:30 am for a 06:00 am Departure
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 16:00 pm for a 16:30 pm Departure

Winter Times : 1st May – 31st August

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 06:00 am for a 06:30 am Departure
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 15:30 pm for a 16:00 pm Departure

Springs Times : 1st September - 31st October

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:30 am for a 06:00 am Departure
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 16:00 pm for a 16:30 pm Departure
Travelling from Pretoria

From Pretoria, Take the N1 north, exit onto the N4 direction Rustenburg.
Travel along the N4 and take the R556 off ramp (Sun City/ Pilanesberg National Park), turn right at the stop, over the highway and head straight to Sun City.
Continue straight pass the Sun City Gate (right hand side) for approximately 5 km on the R556, passing the Sun Village Shopping Centre (right hand side).
At the 4-way stop, turn right and travel approximately 30kms on the R565 Derdepoort road where you will find the entrance of Black Rhino Game

Reserve on your right-hand side. It is a tar road all the way to the entrance of the reserve.

Travelling from Johannesburg

From Johannesburg & Sandton, take the R512 past Hartebeestpoortdam till it connects to the N4,
and use the directions from the N4 as mentioned above.

When you reach Sun City – Please give us a call on 083 297 5020.

GPS Co-ordinates for Main Gate: S25° 10’ 54” E26° 57’ 21”

BY AIR

There are two, weekly scheduled flights with SA Express from Johannesburg to Sun City on a Monday and a Friday, as well as from Cape Town to Sun City.

A transfer can be arranged from Sun City to Black Rhino Game lodge.

Morning game drives are into the Pilanesberg National Park. Afternoon game drives are on the Black Rhino Game Reserve.

  • Seasonal times are in place for game drives departures. Please enquire!
  • Guest should arrive at least half an hour before the afternoon game drive. Vehicles cannot be held back after the allotted departure time.
  • The morning drive includes a coffee stop. Coffee is taken along by the ranger.
  • Afternoon drives include a sundowner stop. Drinks orders are taken during high tea by the rangers. This drink is optional and not included and payable.
  • Ponchos are available on drives and blankets are provided during winter and other cold times.
  • Game drives are totally weather dependant and cannot be refunded.
  • Children under the age of six (6) are not permitted on a game drive, children between six (6) and twelve (12) are at the rangers discretion. Should a child be noisy or disturbing other guests, the ranger has got the right to reprimand the child/parent. If the situation continues, the game drive can be cut short. The child will also not be allowed on the next drive. Baby-sitting services is available at an extra charge and must be pre-arranged for meals and game drives. Please enquire.
  • Bush bumbles are offered for the children who cannot join on a game drive.
  • Although the reserve and the national park boost the Big 5, sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the animals roaming free and the size of the reserve and the national park. The rangers take great care to look for them and offer all guests an enjoyable and informative game drive.
  • No off-road driving is allowed to get close ups of animals, all vehicles must stay on the demarcated roads.
  • The open safari vehicles can accommodate 10 pax plus the driver. Every occupant must occupy a seat. No lap sitting is allowed.
  • The lodge has got 3 splash pools. Pool towels are provided.
  • The lodge has got a generator if there is a power failure, due to regulations; it can only run till 22:00 pm.

Game Drive Times
SUMMER

  • Morning Game Drive 05h30 to 08h30
  • Afternoon Game Drive 15h30 to 19h00

WINTER

  • Morning Game Drive 06h00 to 09h00
  • Afternoon Game Drive 15h00 to 18h30

Rate inclusions:

  • Accommodation, 
  • brunch, high tea & dinner
  • one complimentary bottle off still water in the room on arrival, 
  • selected teas & coffees as well as 
  • two safari game drives per day

Rates Excludes

  • All soft & alcoholic drinks,
  • All reservations will be charged a conservation levy of R 145  per adult per night (R 95 per child per night). 
  • Gratuities, and any items of personal use or not described above.
  • The conservation levy is to be added at the time of booking for prepayment.

Summer Single Supplement Promo

  • Our standard 50% single supplement will be applied on your first 4 single rooms booked.
  • Thereafter a 25% single supplement to be applied to any additional single rooms booked.

Winter Single Supplement Promo (May to August):

  • A 25% single supplement to apply on all single rooms booked during the above-mentioned months.
Children
  • A maximum of 2 children under the age of 12 years can be accommodated with parents in the Luxury Suites. This is subject to availability.
  • Children 0 – 5 years of age sharing with two adults would be complimentary,
  • 6 – 12 years would be 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two adult

Children on game drive

  • Children under the age of 12 years are welcome at Black Rhino Game Reserve.
  • All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives.
  • Children 6-12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
  • Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari

Walking Safaris

  • Our guided walking safaris are bookable at R 2 160 per person ( with no children under 16 years of age allowed on the walks. The guided walks are done in lieu of the morning game drives, with a minimum of 4 guests required per walk, and are bookable directly with the lodge reception upon arrival.

Night Drives

  • Night drives provide visitors with the unique and exciting opportunity to see South African nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat. 
  • After dinner drives are bookable directly with the lodge reception at the cost of R 600 per person per drive, subject to availability, with no children under 12 years of age allowed on the night drives.

Useful Information

The road is tarred till by the main entrance gate and in good state of repair.
A good quality gravel road leads from the gate to the lodge, located about 3 km inside the reserve and accessible with a sedan.
All guests entering into the reserve have to sign an indemnity at the gate. This is standard procedure. The speed limit in the reserve is only 30 km/h (18 mi/h) and is strictly enforce for their own safety.
Guest cannot stop and exit their vehicles in the reserve.
No self-drive game drives are allowed on the Black Rhino Game Reserve. Should guests wish to do a self-drive of the Pilanesberg National Park, they have to exit the reserve and enter at one of the national parks gates (fees are applicable at the gate). Bakubung gate is the closest.

No day visitors are allowed on the Black Rhino Game Reserve, it is for exclusive use of overnight guests.

Check in time is strictly from 14:00 and check out on the day of departure is strictly at 10:30.

Should you be departing before 07:00 am, please inform the Duty Manager or Receptionist and your account can be settled after dinner the evening prior to your departure.

  • Brunch is served from 09:00 to 11:30.
  • Afternoon High Tea is served from 14:00 to 16:00.
  • Dinner is served from 19:00 for 19:30 to 21:00.
  • Should you wish not joining the morning Game Drive. If you depart earlier than 09:00,  you are welcome to request a breakfast pack.
  • Kindly advise in advance for any special dietary requirements, as we do cater for all our guests needs.
  • Game Drives depart as per the Schedule below, please meet with your Ranger half an hour before in the Restaurant to ensure you are on time for your Game Drive.


Summer Times: 01 October – 31 March

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:00 am for a 05:30 am Departure – Return +/- 08:30
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 16:00 for 16:30 Departure – Return +/- 19:00


Winter Times: 01 April – 31st September

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:30 am for a 06:00 am Departure – Return +/- 09:00
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 15:30 for 16:00 Departure – Return +/- 18:30
  • Children under the age of six (6) are not permitted on Game Drives. Please arrange all Bush Bumbles with your allocated Ranger. Bumbles are between 09h30 to 10h30. 
  • Babysitting services can be arranged in advance at Reception.

Guests are not permitted to leave the entry gate at the lodge on foot. 

MINIMUM 2 NIGHT SAYS APPLICABLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS
The below rates are quoted per person per night sharing.

Deposit Policy

For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.

Cancellation Policy

  • All cancellations must be sent in writing to reservations. Penalties are calculated on the total cost of stay.
  • All no shows will be charged at 100% of the total value of the booking.
  • Days prior to arrival: 60 - 31 Days - 50%
  • 30 Days or Less - 100%
  • Tight fitting sun hat, cap or beanie in Winter (it gets quite windy on an open safari vehicle), Light jacket (and fleece in Winter),
  • Lightweight cotton or linen shirts and shorts,
  • Tracksuit or warm longs, Closed shoes and socks, Comfortable open sandals
  • Camera, spare batteries and memory card, Binoculars, Mosquito repellent
 

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Business Hours

Mon – Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
Sat (09:00 - 13:00)
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What sets us Apart!

  • MALARIA FREE
  • Ideal for family or small groups
  • Rich biodiversity of game
  • Large elephant population
  • Over 350 bird species)
  • Effortless road and air access

 

 

 

Reserve Gate Times

  • March & April
    06h00 - 18h30
  • May - September
    06h30 - 18h00
  • September & October
    06h00 - 18h30
  • November - February
    05h30 - 19h00

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