First of all, thank you so much for doing everything to give us the best experience we could imagine.

All the staff did an extraordinary job, and everyone was super friendly and helpful. Shortly after arriving, we felt like we were part of the family. A big thank you goes to the chefs who did an excellent job adapting to our plant-based diet. Every meal was different and delicious.

They get very creative to make every day somehow unique and different. For example, once, as a surprise, dinner was prepared and served around a bonfire outside of the lodge. To mention one.

Our guide did a fantastic job. Every drive was somehow unique. With his lovely attitude, tremendous knowledge, and professionalism, we learned so much new stuff about all the animals and plants and also had fun all the time. As the lodge isn't that big and they have two vehicles, we were never more than four people in one car, which was great.

The luxury tents are furnished with love and were another highlight of our stay. Our favorites were the private pool, outdoor shower, vintage bathtub, and cozy seating area from which we could see the animals around the tent while having a drink. Besides, the bed was super comfortable.

Furthermore, we highly appreciate the many environmental efforts Rhino Sands take to keep its footprint as low as possible. Sustainable building materials, biodegradable soaps, and reusable water bottles for every guest are only a few examples.

If you're looking for a Safari Lodge that is truly eco-friendly and treats every guest as a family member, then you definitely have to choose Rhino Sands.

We visited Rhino Sands as part of our honeymoon trip to South Africa. This was our first ever Safari experience and this absolutely did not disappoint.

Lodge - The lodges are expansive and very private, you really feel like you have your own little bubble of heaven in the middle of the bush! The outdoor bathroom was brilliant along with the pool & relaxation areas to relax in between game drives.

Food & Drink - the team surprised us with their attentiveness and the variety of food and drink on offer. They took an interest in getting to know what we wanted to experience & try and tailored the menu accordingly. The team took every opportunity to do something different to make our trip even more special, whether this was the beautiful sunset drinks set up in the bush, private candle lit dinners, camp fire drinks… the list is endless!

Game Drive - Anton is the best!! His knowledge and experience was second to none. He went above and beyond to give us the best Safari experience we could ask for. Again, as newbies to Safari we didn’t know what to expect & how likely animal spottings were or weren’t. We were blown away! We have too many memories to share but the main highlights we’re seeing a herd of over 30 elephants emerge out of the bushes to the watering hole and also seeing 2 cheetah cubs and their mother having dinner & playing together.

Service - As mentioned, the team stopped at nothing to make this experience extra special for us. We felt like nothing was too much for them and they were happy to help us in anyway. Even helping us with recommendations for our onwards travel around South Africa. If I could rate them higher than 5* then I absolutely would! Everyone was so kind and the collaborative working approach made for a wonderful environment for us to be in. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed and made this a trip we will never forget.

Wow - just wow! This was our first time ever on safari and experiencing the African bush. Everything about our stay was absolutely magical and exceeded all expectations.

The CAMP itself was luxury without pretense which is exactly what we were looking for in our 5-night stay. The shared spaces were well appointed and every inch of the camp is decorated with great attention to detail. The tent created a secluded, luxurious space to get a restful night's sleep or haven to relax between game drive. The outdoor shower was my husband's favorite with mine being the claw-footed bathtub. We were there in early spring but did take a few quick plunges in the pool to cool off in the late afternoon before lounging on the deck listening to the sound of the bush and watch the wart hogs and nyala only a few feet away.

The SERVICE was first class! Shout out to the amazing hospitality staff - Obi and Spah couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating. We were greeted in the parking lot when we arrived by a friendly smiling face and sent off 5 days later with smiles and well wished.

The FOOD...oh my goodness, the FOOD! I read reviews on how exceptional the meals were but honestly, Chef Dion surprised and delighted each and every meal! There was a wide variety of menu options and the chefs took time to learn our preferences and catered to that. 5 star all the way. Chris is such a perfect compliment to the kitchen staff making sure that we received excelling service at the table.

We were so very fortunate to have had the camp all to ourselves for my birthday. What an unexpected treat. I have never felt so spoiled! We were treated to a 5-course meal, catered to my preferences, served fireside by the boma. Both the food and the service were impeccable and a memory that I will treasure for a lifetime.

The GAME DRIVES - the highlight of our trip and the reason we came to Rhino Sands - were incredible. Anton was our guide for our entire stay and was phenomenal. I loved everything about our game drives from the first cup of morning coffee by the fire before we headed out, to the mid-morning coffee/tea/hot chocolate break in the bush (hot chocolate with Amarula is a must try) to the sun downers at the end of our afternoon drives. Anton ensured we had fantastic experiences watching so many beautiful animals. We were thrilled to see so many lions, white and black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, hippos, antelope, wart hogs (so many cute Pumbas), baboons, monkeys, gnu and stunning birds. The highlight for me was spending an hour watching a momma cheetah with her two young cubs. Thank you Anton for making our first trip to the African bush so very memorable.

We leave with memories that will last a lifetime but I am already dreaming of our return!