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Reviews of Rhino Post Safari Lodge 4 stars

Kruger National Park, 1350 Skukuza, South Africa

#7 of 13 hotels in Skukuza

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 76 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay -friendly & helpful staff & knowledgeable & friendly safari guide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    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).

    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 !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    Truly wonderful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    location, food, range drivex

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Definitely worthy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Games a bit short

    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.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    An excellent experience. Saw many animals. High standard of service. Recommend highly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Lifetime experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

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

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    overall, the stay was amazing. the staff found out it was my birthday and they went above and beyond to make the experie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

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

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    loved my stay and will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a wonderful atmosphere, magical

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    Exeptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Absolute nothing!!

    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.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely beautiful from start to finish
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    10
    Perfect Special Stay Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    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!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    10
    Bucket list birthday trip was as magical as dreamed because of Rhino Post! Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    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.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    9.0
    We loved our stay at Rhino Post and really hope to go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great stay! Excellent team that took care of us.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    10
    Just amazing. Loved every minute of it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

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

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    Authenticity bush experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    we are a family of 12 with 6 kids and our stay was magical. highly recommended. the staff went out of their way for us a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    liked everything

    really in good position and proper bush experience

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Price ... I found it a little steep ... And they take advantage of the fee they charge for taking you and bringing you back to the airport. Also the beverages you can buy when topping up are about 2-3x the regular price.

    The staff are exceptionally friendly. The overall atmosphere, the fact that it's small scale (only 18 guests max), the ranger / driver that took us on safari was simply exceptional. The lodge has everything you need, and, still offers you a proper safari experience (because of the view, the showers are outside, ...)

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is not much that could be improved!

    Food was spectacular; service was excellent - all of the staff were friendly and very helpful at all stages. The ranger Vusi was really impressive and very caring.

    Stayed in July 2022

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