Black Rhino Game Lodge

Pilanesberg

Where is Black Rhino Game Lodge?

Black Rhino game lodge lies in the malaria free Pilanesburg Game Reserve, an easy drive from Pretoria or Johannesburg making it perfect for a quick wildlife weekend escape.

About

The lodge lies within a Tamboti forest overlooking a busy waterhole, a favourite playground for elephant and buffalo.
The open plan lounge and dining areas connects with shaded timber decks where guests can relax and look for wildlife.

Facilities:
Suites are tastefully decorated in modern safari style with a sitting area and private patios surrounded by lush bushveld. 
In room facilities include television, tea and coffee making facilities and expansive bathrooms including an outdoor shower.
 

Activities:
The Pilanesburg is a malaria free, Big 5 game experience
Enjoy 2 daily game drives in open game viewers with experienced game rangers to enhance your experience
Explore on foot during a guided bush walk (*additional cost, no under 16 years). T
Viewing hide for bird enthusiasts.
Sun City is a 33km drive from the lodge, close enough to visit if one of the major events such as the Million Dollar Golf Calssic is being hosted.

Child policy
Black Rhino is a family lodge which takes children of all ages
Children under 12 years of age can be accommodated with parents in the same room. The lodge has a limited number of extra beds so it is subject to availability.

0 – 5 years:
Complimentary when sharing with full paying adults, maximum of 2 children sharing with 2 adults. Not permitted on safari.

6 – 11 years:
Pay published child rate when sharing with two full paying adults, maximum of 2 children sharing with 2 adults.
Full adult rate applicable if occupying their own room or if sharing with one full paying adult.
Permitted on safari at management discretion.

12 years and older:
Considered as adults and accommodated in their own rooms. Pay full adult rates.

Triple Sharing:
Not applicable, rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 years.

Getting to Black Rhino Game Lodge

Self drive: Approximately 3 hours fromJohannesburg  and approximately 30 km from Sun City.

Covid 19 Protocols at Black Rhino Lodge

A new 20-step protocol that is currently being introduced. New cleaning and disinfection procedures, increased attention to safety in communal spaces, protective equipment, and updated training for team members are included in the new protocols. These protocols describe specific processes and measures that are designed to make you feel confident when you visit us. To learn more read the outlined steps below:

1. Temperature checks for guests
Temperature checks will be done on arrival and daily for each guest.

2. Physical distancing
Implement physical distancing measures throughout the Lodge.

3. Increase cleaning and disinfecting
Increase cleaning and disinfecting frequency throughout the lodge, paying attention to high-touch items.

4. Protective barrier
Install protective screens at the front desk.

5. Sanitizing stations
Install alcohol-based hand sanitizing and glove stations near the front entrance, restaurant and public area.

6. Disinfect keys
Provide clean and disinfected keys upon check-in. Disinfection will be done in front of the guest

7. Entrance Signs
Display at all rooms when full sanitizing have been completed.

8. Travel-size hand sanitizer
Provide each guest room with a travel-size hand sanitizer.

9. Aircon remote & Telephones
Provide a clean and disinfected aircon remote in an individually sealed and protective bag.

Telephones to be disinfected daily.

10. Linens
Wash all linens at a high temperature for optimal disinfection.

11. In room Spa treatments
All equipment, linen and towels to be sanitized before and after each treatment. Staff will wear PPE at all times.

Limit on spa bookings – only 2 treatments a day.

12. Methods of payment
Offer cash-free methods of payment.

13. Kitchen
Covid-19 standards implemented in kitchen.
Plated meals to served from a Hygienic Kitchen.

14. Bars and restaurants
Space tables apart in restaurants to provide physical distancing.

15. Game drives
Sanitizing of all Game drive vehicles before and after each drive.
Social distancing applicable on Game drives.
Sanitation available on Game drive vehicles at all times.

16. Food safety
Adhere to the strict safety procedures while serving all food and beverages.

17. Team training
Provide team members with comprehensive hygiene and prevention training program.

18. Team member temperature checks
Administer temperature checks for team members and suppliers.

19. Individually packed game drive snacks
Provide guest with hygienic snacks while on game drive.

20. Team member PPE
All team members will be provided with and will use PPE at all times.