Black Rhino Game Lodge – Pilanesberg-þjóðgarðurinn

Great food, very friendly and helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable room with nice patio space. Little to do for under fives in the camp but the staff were great with our daughter.

Brilliant stay. We stayed for one night. The service from arrival to departure is fantastic and the guides on the game drives are absolutely fantastic. Lovely food (make sure to arrive before 2.30 to make sure you get lunch!). Bar available at very good prices!

Having deliberated for some time wether to go with the herds at Sun City or one of the much more expensive lodges over that way we opted for the much smaller Black Rhino hoping for a more personal bush experience. Here is a small overview of our stay........ The drive from Johannesburg airport took around 3 hrs, were were welcomed at the gate by a security guard called "Lucky" who after taking some details and giving us a map to the lodge mentioned that we might see a Lion by a watering hole we would be passing. Being April the first we shrugged it off with a smile & "cheers mate" but sure enough as we approached said water hole, there she was in full view lying under a tree around 15mtrs away & bearing in mind we hadn't evenchecked in we thought it was a great start!! Nice welcome with a drink then lunch then off to our "room". Our own thatched lodge (number 8)which was big enough to throw a party in. Spotlessly clean, the A/C was ticking over and everything worked.Our game drives were all an adventure and our ranger Danie delivered the big 5 over our 3 day stay.The "Sun Downers" and morning hot drink stops were a nice touch, the Food and "snacks" were pentiful and of good quality, drinks were very reasonably priced and all the staff were helpful and courteous.I think the negative reviews I have read on this place must come from people who want 5star plus treatment and facilities at a 4 star lodge and price. We absolutely loved it!

Not too far from Johannesburg so perfect for a weekend getaway. Very relaxing main lodge (a rhino wandered up to the watering hole off the main deck - no lie), and the individual cabins provide the character of an elegant country retreat. Hospitality of staff (hotel and included game drives) was great.