Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge

I can only warmly recommend this lodge! The staff were absolutely fantastic - really, really nice and accommodating. Everyone made the stay very special. It was as if you were staying with friends and everyone personally made sure that you felt completely at ease. The location of the lodge is simply amazing! It is in a beautiful, peaceful setting, ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature. Away from the hustle and bustle, but still perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding wildlife and landscape. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do - with their knowledge and experience they made every safari an unforgettable experience. It was fascinating to listen to their explanations and see the animals up close. The safaris were the absolute highlight! Great excursions with fantastic wildlife sightings. Every moment was exciting and the guides made sure that no question went unanswered. All in all, an absolute insider tip! This lodge not only offers excellent accommodation, but also unforgettable experiences that you won't soon find again. If you're looking for a special and authentic experience, you've come to the right place!

Our stay was amazing and, in particular, due to Wienand who was an incredible guide. My wife and I are passionnated by Mother Nature: we are both agricultural engineers and my wife is also an entomologist: nevertheless, we learnt plenty of good things with Wienand who is very well documented and objective. The lodge was perfect as well: very nice location and very quiet making it a place to come back to. Very well maintained all over its different sections. Food was also nice and the staff very polite. So, a 100% successful experience. Thanks again to Wienand and his wife to take care of us.

Ivory Wilderness is a genuine safari experience with the most professional team. It's a magic place!

Really enjoyed the experience, it was a bucket list adventure . We saw the big 5 plus lots of other game. Our guide definitely puts the animals welfare first but always conscious of our safety. Everyone was very welcoming and food and accommodation good. Definitely recommend.

This was a terrific lodge, with great accommodation, catering and setting, and showing a clear commitment to the local environment. The animals were prolific on the drives and our guide, Craig, was the best we have encountered (of a number) in Africa.

We stayed at the lodge for three nights and had a wonderful experience. The lodge itself is relatively small and therefore felt intimate. The garden was particularly special with lots of birds visiting as well as the odd animal passing by to drink from the swimming pool! Our rondavel was cosy with a large bed and ensuite shower and separate bath. Staff were all friendly and the food was great, including accommodating our specific dietary needs! Wienand was a great guide - very knowledgeable and passionate. He showed us "the big 5" but also catered to our desire to see the birdlife. We also enjoyed a walking safari with him. All in all a memorable stay.