Review of Black Rhino Game Lodge 4*

Reflecting on my stay at this lodge, it would be unfair to write only a few lines about this place. I made a quick trip here on my way back to Australia (travelling solo) The accommodation was comfortable and spacious, clean and well maintained. (keep in mind you may get a wandering Impala resting outside your window or door which I had). My cabin had an internal shower and bath plus the option to shower outside. Cabins were air-conditioned, with ample lighting, a fan, TV, mini fridge and a safe, the bed (appears to be two singles to make a king) had one soft and one firmer side, which was nice as my missus prefers the softer side. The food was well above what I would have expected for a lodge. Breakfast was either an Omelette or a Breakfast Buffet with multiple options of the usual Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hashbrowns, Fruit, Cereal, Yoghurt, Cold Cuts of Meat Plus Toast and Pastries (Fresh juice, tea and coffee was always available). The lunch Buffet was a choice to two style of meats (could be Fish or Lasagne or Pork), plus three to four warm sides, two salads plus a soup. Afternoon Tea (Pre-afternoon game drive), was a mix of sweet and savoury pastries plus warm drinks). The dinner buffet was a choice of two meats, a number of warm sides, a soup, two salads plus a small selection of dessert. The drinks menu wasn't extensive but didn't need to be as the wine and craft beer selections were well priced and well matched with the food options. The activities (Game drives) were wonderful, we were lucky enough to have Rassie (an older head) who knew the park well and each game drive would explain the bird calls, some of the plants and knew the roads well to get to some great advantage points well before other lodges or private cars could get there. Each game drive will have a break for Morning Coffee or Tea and Afternoon beverages (wine, beer, spirits) they will take your order at the lodge pre-game drive. A key point here is that each of the rangers who work at the Lodge all talk to each other and let each other know where the Big 5 have been spotted to ensure you get a good chance at seeing them all. Other Facilities: The lodge itself has its own watering hole and its not unusual to see Kudu, Impala or the Elephants come up and have an afternoon drink (Best to get there after a few days rain and the watering hole has some water in it), have a sit down in the Hide (about 20m walk from the main lodge) and you'll be able to observe any creatures coming to the watering hole. — Wifi is in the main lodge, and not within the cabins. — Do bring a pair of binoculars and you will need a 70-300mm camera lenses if you would like some decent photos. — Do bring a pair of warm clothes (even in spring) as it can be chilly with the morning game drives — They do provide insect spray within the room (there were some small insects, as expected in the bush) — Drinks were all added at the end and settled on TAB, Credit Card and cash were accepted. I would definitely recommend coming here, as I will be again (as it's only 1.5 hours drive from Jburg) Big thank you to the team, chef, waiters, lodge staff and the rangers, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.