South Africa
Rhino Sands
A third off in Manyoni. Just 5 rooms.
What our guests say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 204 Google reviewsYou can’t even compare them to other travel agents. They go above and beyond. Every detail is taken care of.
They are professional, their response time is amazing, and they put you first as the customer.
Amazing support and advice from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble.
Rhino Sands is a small, owner run lodge on the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.
Its 4 tented suites are tucked into riverine forest along a peninsula, looking over the Msunduze riverbed. The lodge was built to disturb the land as little as possible. There is a pool, and safaris are tailored to the guests on each stay. Guests need to be 13 or older.
What your rate covers
The South African resident rate covers accommodation, all meals, 2 safari activities a day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Getting there
By road it is about 3.5 hours from Durban and 6.5 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is Richards Bay.
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Good to know
How much does it cost to stay at Rhino Sands?
The South African resident rate at Rhino Sands is from R6,250 per person per night sharing, against a usual rate of R11,340, a saving of 45%. It is valid until 17 December 2026 and subject to availability. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
What is included in the rate at Rhino Sands?
The rate covers accommodation, all meals, 2 safari activities a day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Is Rhino Sands in a malaria area?
Yes. Rhino Sands is in a malaria area, so speak to your doctor before you travel.
Are children welcome at Rhino Sands?
Yes. Children are welcome from 13 years.
How do I get to Rhino Sands?
By road it is about 3.5 hours from Durban and 6.5 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is Richards Bay.
Who can book the South African resident rate?
South African residents. You will need proof of residency, usually a South African ID, at check-in.
How do I book Rhino Sands through Marula Hill?
Send us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We check availability with the lodge and reply in person. The price is the lodge's own resident rate: we never change it.
Book it with us
South African resident rate
Ask us for the current rate. A real person replies.
- Owner-run, in the Lowveld. The person you talk to is the person who books it.
- Your money goes to the property. We pay the property as soon as we receive your payment, so your booking is secured straight away.
- The lodge's own rate. We never change the price you pay. It is the lodge's South African resident rate, exactly as the lodge gives it to us.
- SATSA member. Marula Hill Travel, member no. 3049.
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