Black Rhino Game Lodge, Pilanesberg

For a luxury bush breakaway near Johannesburg and Pretoria, you cannot beat Black Rhino Game Lodge. The lodge is set amongst the trees of an old Tamboti forest in an ancient volcanic crater on the western border of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. The Pilanesberg is a wildlife wonderland and is one of South Africa’s premier Big 5 safari destinations. Only 1.5 hours from Johannesburg and 33 km from Sun City, Black Rhino Lodge’s eighteen suites offer spacious, well-appointed accommodation that is suitable for families or a quiet romantic getaway. The waterhole in front of the lodge teems with activity and is a popular playground for elephants, while the birdlife is prolific. Game drives are conducted on the private Black Rhino Concession, with access to the greater Pilanesberg National Park as well. A unique combination of biomes allows diverse species to co-exist, offering unusual game-viewing opportunities.

Why we like it

Great value Big 5 lodge very close to Johannesburg and Pretoria. Malaria-free area.