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Rhino Plains Camp

Kruger National Park

Days 1 - 2: Kruger National Park

Rhino Plains Camp Location Map

Rhino Walking Safaris lets you discover nature's hidden wonders in specially tailored walking trails through a 12,000 hectare private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. The concession shares a 15 km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sand reserve with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. The concession is noted as an excellent game viewing area and good sightings can be expected.

Plains Camp is the ideal place for your Rhino Walking Safari. The camp is in the middle of the concession, where it seems the rest of the world no longer exists, and guests are ensured of superb game sightings.

A typical day at Plains Camp begins with a mug of steaming coffee and traditional homemade rusks, after which guests set out on their morning walk, following rhino tracks and elephant paths. The length of the walks is tailored to the interest and fitness of the guests.

Returning to camp, enjoy a leisurely brunch and relax by the plunge pool, keeping an eye on the waterhole for the breeding herd of elephant that frequently come to drink. Following high tea, set out again in the late afternoon for a walking safari or game drive and then indulge in a sunset cocktail.

Rhino Plains Camp has 4 luxury en-suite African explorer-style twin bedded tents overlooking the spectacular Timbitene plain and waterhole.

The camp is built in authentic pioneer tradition and is raised on wooden decks. Stylishly decorated, the camp offers the tranquility of a 19th century naturalist's retreat.

For something unique, there is also the added attraction of an optional night spent out under the stars at the sleepout decks under the care of a qualified guide. This is the only place in the Kruger National Park offering this unusual accommodation. Guests will leave Plains Camp in the late afternoon and arrive at the platforms in the early evening carrying a lightweight rucksack containing a change of clothes and refreshments.

Example Details For Rhino Plains Camp

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Safari Tent
Includes: All meals; tea/coffee; the Conservation/Park Levy; and shared safari activities (morning walking safaris and afternoon walk/game drive combination) are included. PLEASE NOTE: The Kruger National Park Private Concession gate vehicle entry fee is NOT included for self-drive visitors - this is currently R110 per person per stay - subject to change.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Rhino Plains Camp Location.

Address

Rhino Plains Camp,Via Paul Kruger Gate, Rhino Walking Safaris Concession

Directions

From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12/N4 highway to Nelspruit. From Nelspruit, take the R40 through White River and follow the signs to Hazyview. After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction towards Hazyview. In Hazyview, turn right onto the R536 towards the Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park.

There is a Kruger National Park Private Concession gate entry fee payable in cash at the entrance gate - this is currently R110 per person per stay - subject to change.

Enter the Park, and drive straight for approximately 12 km. You will reach a 4-way crossing. Proceed straight across for another 2 km, until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at this junction, and continue for approximately 1 km until you reach another 4-way crossing. Turn right here. You will cross a low water bridge (over the Sabi River), and approximately 4 km later you will cross the Sand River.

Keep heading straight, past the dirt road on the left signposted Maroela Loop. 6 km further, you will pass another dirt road, also signposted Maroela Loop. Approximately 1 km after the second dirt road you will see a dirt road on the left signposted Rhino Walking Safaris. Take this turning and proceed for 2.5 km. The road turns sharply left, after which you will travel another 2.7 km, leading you directly to Rhino Post Safari Lodge, where you must check in prior to your transfer to Plains Camp - transfers depart at 2 pm.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the camp. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE: The Kruger National Park prohibits the use of roads within the Park before the gates are open and once the gates are closed, therefore guests need to plan their arrival and departure times carefully. You cannot arrange to leave the Park before the gates are open, and you must ensure that you arrive at the entrance gate with sufficient time to drive through the Park to reach your destination by the time the gate closes, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter.

January/February: Open 05:30, Close 18:30: March: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: April: Open 06:00; Close 18:00: May to July: Open 06:00, Close 17:30: August/September: Open 06:00, Close 18:00 : October: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: November/December: Open 05:30, Close 18:30

You should allow at least 45 minutes to drive through the Park to reach the lodge. Guests who know in advance that they will be unable to make the gate 45 minutes before closing time can arrive as late as 7 pm, but there will be a surcharge of R250 per vehicle (subject to change) for an escort to accompany guests to the lodge. Prior arrangements must be made to ensure there is an escort available.

Please note that the maximum speed limit in the Park is 50 km/h for tar roads and 40 km/h for gravel roads.

From the Nelspruit/Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport: Follow the airport signs toward the exit. At the T-junction/stop street, turn right onto the R538 and follow the signs to White River. Continue for approximately 10 km, until you reach White River. Continue straight out of White River on the R40 towards Hazyview and follow the directions as above.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from 13:00 on the day of arrival. Guest have to check in at Rhino Post Safari Lodge, and then are transferred to Plains Camp at 14:00. If you arrive later than 14:00, you will be obliged to spend your first night at Rhino Post Safari Lodge if there is availability, otherwise you will be transferred to Plains Camp after the evening drive at 20:00.

Rooms must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome.

The explorer style tents all have twin beds with indoor showers and overhead fans.

There is no Wi-Fi or electricity available at the camp (24 hour lighting is available).

The camp consists of a communal lounge, dining area with an outside fireplace and a plunge pool. There is also an active waterhole.

Sleep outs are an extra activity and are at no extra cost - prior arrangement required, based on first come first serve. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE that if the first guest to reserve their trail requests the Sleep Out, then all subsequent reservations will be required to participate.  Likewise, if the first guest to reserve their trail makes it clear that they do not want to do a sleep out, then all subsequent reservations for those dates will be unable to book a sleep out from Plains Camp.

Credit cards are accepted - no debit cards.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Please note that all guests entering the Kruger National Park must produce a valid form of identification (passports for international visitors) at their entry gate with their accommodation reservation vouchers.

Rhino Walking Safari Sleep Out

Kruger National Park

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Rhino Walking Safari Sleep Out Location Map

For a totally unique experience, guests wanting something different will be able to walk from Rhino Plains Camp to a sleepout - an elevated wooden platforms 4 metres high where the night will be spent sleeping outdoors under the stars.

This is the only place in the Kruger National Park offering this unusual accommodation. The platforms lie within a private wilderness concession just north of Skukuza. The surrounding area is home to an impressive number of species, and ranks as a prime Big Five game viewing area.

Guests will leave Plains Camp in the late afternoon and arrive at the platforms in the early evening. Sundowners can be enjoyed on the platforms that also overlook a waterhole.

While dinner is being prepared on an open fire, guests can enjoy the sounds and senses, which are heightened as they go to sleep under canvas while being safely guarded by the observant guides.

The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roar of the lion at the nearby waterhole, are the only noises that might disturb guests in this peaceful wilderness.

The following morning, guests will enjoy a light snack after which they will depart back to Plains Camp for a hearty brunch.

The sleep outs are highly dependant on weather conditions. PLEASE be aware that should the weather be unfavourable on the day of the sleep out (for example, heavy rain) or if there has been heavy rain in the days preceding the sleep out, guests may have to remain at Plains Camp (due to the platforms being inaccessible).

Example Details For Rhino Walking Safari Sleep Out

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: Sleep Out Platform
Includes: Camp dinner and breakfast are included.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

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Rhino Walking Safari Sleep Out Location.

General Information For Guests

The platforms each have 2 mattresses with sleeping bags and duvets.

There are 2 bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets.

The individual sleeping decks are connected to each other by ladders and walkways, along with the bathrooms and the main deck area. The dining area is elevated.

Guests will be accompanied by 2 armed rangers per sleep out.

Please note that all guests entering the Kruger National Park must produce a valid form of identification (passports for international visitors) at their entry gate with their accommodation reservation vouchers.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Kruger National Park

Days 4 - 5: Kruger National Park

Rhino Post Safari Lodge Location Map

Rhino Post Safari Lodge is set on the banks of the Mutlumuvi Riverbed, in a 12,000 hectare private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park - an excellent game viewing area where regular encounters with the Big Five occur. The nature of a wilderness area is that there are no permanent structures, so Rhino Post Safari Lodge was built using just stone, canvas, wood and glass to create an authentic bush ambience and to blend into the natural surrounds.

Game drives make the most of the wide network of Kruger Park roads and the Mutlumuvi seasonal riverbed to explore the incredible biodiversity that makes Kruger a world icon, and continue after dark when the self-drive tourists have departed. No other off-road driving is allowed on game drives - both out of respect for nature and its long term sustainability and because in the Kruger Park it's just not necessary!  The most popular and regularly used routes in the Kruger National Park are tarred as it is a major attraction worldwide and it is necessary to keep the roads in good condition both to handle the amount of daytime traffic experienced in busy seasons, as well as to ensure that the Park can remain accessible even through the rainy season.  Animals tend to take advantage of the smooth, warm roads, which also see more game in the winter months because these roads are situated close to the rivers. 

Following a game drive, guests can relax in the revitalising swimming pool, take in the views from their shaded patio and watch the abundant wildlife amble down to the waterhole.

Sumptuous meals are served in the camp's dining area, which is set under magnificent Tamboti trees. The lounge, with its extensive wine cellar, cosy fireplace and bar, is the perfect spot for sundowners.

Each of the 8 comtemporary bush suites are built on raised stilts with large glass windows overlooking the riverbed. Each suite has a private viewing deck and the bathroom includes a deep freestanding bath as well as an outdoor shower.

In addition, guests can experience sleepouts from Rhino Post Safari Lodge (additional cost and subject to availability). Guests are transported by safari vehicle to the sleepout platforms, accompanied by a guide. Sundowners can be enjoyed on the platforms overlooking a waterhole, while your guide prepares dinner over an open fire.

Example Details For Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Bush Suite
Includes: Brunch, high tea and dinner; tea/coffee; 2 game drive activities per day; and the Conservation Levy are included. PLEASE NOTE: The Kruger National Park Private Concession gate vehicle entry fee is NOT included for self-drive visitors - this is currently R110 per person per stay - subject to change.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Rhino Post Safari Lodge Location.

Address

Rhino Post Safari Lodge,Via Paul Kruger Gate, Rhino Walking Safaris Concession

Directions

From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12/N4 highway to Nelspruit. From Nelspruit, take the R40 through White River and follow the signs to Hazyview. After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction towards Hazyview. In Hazyview, turn right onto the R536 towards the Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park.

There is a Kruger National Park Private Concession gate entry fee payable in cash at the entrance gate - this is currently R110 per person per stay - subject to change.

Enter the Park, and drive straight for approximately 12 km. You will reach a 4-way crossing. Proceed straight across for another 2 km, until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at this junction, and continue for approximately 1 km until you reach another 4-way crossing. Turn right here. You will cross a low water bridge (over the Sabi River), and approximately 4 km later you will cross the Sand River.

Keep heading straight, past the dirt road on the left signposted Maroela Loop. 6 km further, you will pass another dirt road, also signposted Maroela Loop. Approximately 1 km after the second dirt road you will see a dirt road on the left signposted Rhino Walking Safaris. Take this turning and proceed for 2.5 km. The road turns sharply left, after which you will travel another 2.7 km, leading you directly to Rhino Post Safari Lodge.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the camp. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE: The Kruger National Park prohibits the use of roads within the Park before the gates are open and once the gates are closed, therefore guests need to plan their arrival and departure times carefully. You cannot arrange to leave the Park before the gates are open, and you must ensure that you arrive at the entrance gate with sufficient time to drive through the Park to reach your destination by the time the gate closes, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter.

January/February: Open 05:30, Close 18:30: March: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: April: Open 06:00; Close 18:00: May to July: Open 06:00, Close 17:30: August/September: Open 06:00, Close 18:00 : October: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: November/December: Open 05:30, Close 18:30

Please note that the maximum speed limit in the Park is 50 km/h for tar roads and 40 km/h for gravel roads.

You should allow at least 45 minutes to drive through the Park to reach the lodge. Guests who know in advance that they will be unable to make the gate 45 minutes before closing time can arrive as late as 7 pm, but there will be a surcharge of R250 per vehicle (subject to change) for an escort to accompany guests to the lodge. Prior arrangements must be made to ensure there is an escort available.

From the Nelspruit/Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport: Follow the airport signs toward the exit. At the T-junction/stop street, turn right onto the R538 and follow the signs to Plaston/White River. Continue for approximately 10 km, until you reach White River. Continue straight out of White River on the R40 towards Hazyview and follow the directions as above.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from 13:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome. Children under 6 cannot go on game drives unless there is a spare vehicle available or a private vehicle is booked by prior arrangement.

Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and outdoor shower, a hair dryer, an emergency airhorn, an electronic safe, tea/coffee making facilities, an overhead fan, a mini bar, and a private deck.

The lodge has an open plan lounge, dining area, bar, fireplace, outside deck, wine cellar and a swimming pool.

Sleepouts can be booked from Rhino Post as an extra activity for an extra cost, but it needs to be pre-booked. You will leave Rhino Post at approximately 16:00 to drive into the wilderness concession and spend the night under the stars on raised platforms.

Wi-Fi is limited near reception area and in the rooms. Mobile/cell phone service is not available.

In-room massages are available in the privacy of your own room or on your deck overlooking the riverbed, and must be pre-booked.

All major credit cards are accepted. (American Express, Visa and MasterCard - no debit cards).

Baby sitting is available and must be pre-arranged. Bookings for babysitters must be made with the management 18 hours in advance (subject to change).

A laundry service is available (additional charge).

Please note that all guests entering the Kruger National Park must produce a valid form of identification (passports for international visitors) at their entry gate with their accommodation reservation vouchers.

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