Title: Zenzele River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046710&destination=Bela-Bela%2C+Limpopo%2C+South+Africa&selected=14794925&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Zenzele River Lodge Game drives showcase African wildlife while the outdoor pool offers relaxation at this nature-focused lodge where adventure meets tranquility ## Photo gallery for Zenzele River Lodge ![BBQ/picnic Area - Zenzele River Lodge (Bela-Bela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795000/14794925/d68d4667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room amenity - Zenzele River Lodge (Bela-Bela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795000/14794925/5b1aa67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Zenzele River Lodge (Bela-Bela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795000/14794925/99aff44e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room amenity - Zenzele River Lodge (Bela-Bela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795000/14794925/0062e531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board - Zenzele River Lodge (Bela-Bela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795000/14794925/62ea3166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Zenzele River Lodge combines wildlife viewing with comfortable amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast at no extra cost, WiFi access in common areas, and an outdoor pool for cooling off after safari activities. 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[Visit our Bela-Bela travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela.dx6046710) [View more Lodges in Bela-Bela](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Lodges.d6046710-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-25.23238%2C28.52238&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5PaH5h5fBO4WtxgfQ7dLv27xlc8=) Rust de Winter Limpopo South Africa, Bela-Bela, Limpopo ### What's nearby - Genius Locci Game Ranch 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park 8 min drive \- 3.0 miles - The Carousel Casino 35 min drive \- 25.7 miles - Dinokeng Info Office and Reception 41 min drive \- 33.9 miles - Bela Bela Flea Market 52 min drive \- 44.5 miles ### Getting around - Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) 94 min drive ## About this property ### Zenzele River Lodge Property highlights Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Zenzele River Lodge. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this lodge include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A safari, 1 meeting room and game drive on-site - A banquet hall and wedding services Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished and include comforts, such as air conditioning. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 24-hour pool access ### Property is also known as Zenzele River Lodge Rust De Winter Zenzele River Lodge Zenzele River Rust De Winter Zenzele River Zenzele River Lodge Bela-Bela Zenzele River Bela-Bela Zenzele River Lodge Lodge Zenzele River Lodge Bela-Bela Zenzele River Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Zenzele River Lodge have a pool? ### Is Zenzele River Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Zenzele River Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Zenzele River Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Zenzele River Lodge? ### Where is Zenzele River Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Zenzele River Lodge Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 28 Sept 2017 #### NIce stay We stayed one night and chose the cheaper room which was next to the kitchen. Other accommodation looked so much better and overlooked the river. However the room was fine for our overnight stay. Food was OK - Nothing to grumble about for the price paid. Would stay there again. ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herita Motlatsi 13 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### refreshing beautiful place The place is beautiful, clean and quite relaxing. Just a bit disappointed that there is no Spa. ##### Herita Motlatsi Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful scenery, over and beyond the mountains. Seen crocodiles from our room. Friendly staff and and clean rooms. ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noluthando Nobuhle 4 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### convenient and clean It was amazing ##### Noluthando Nobuhle Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 2 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Peter ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Savoy Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Savoy-Hotel.h1787441.Hotel-Information) > - [The Golden Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dayton-Hotels-The-Golden-Inn.h18585726.Hotel-Information) > - [Luxury Hotels in Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d2205-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Ginza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ginza-Tokyo-Hotels.0-n6048237-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Avenue Jean Medecin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Avenue-Jean-Medecin-Hotels.0-l6169807-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Waterpark in Puglia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Puglia-Waterpark-Hotel.0-0-d6048562-twaterparkhotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [Hotels near Six Flags New England](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Six-Flags-New-England-Hotels.0-l6070305-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Leicester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels.d7583.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [B&B Kirkintilloch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkintilloch-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d182793-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Cottages Wolverhampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wolverhampton-Cottages.d5484-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lephalale-Hotels-Palala-Boutique-Game-Lodge-Spa.h10358592.Hotel-Information) > - [Hostels Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Costa-Rica-Hostels.d42-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Park Hotel Mokopane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mogalakwena-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Mokopane.h6926.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels with Gym in Cardiff City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-City-Centre-Cardiff-Hotels-Hotel-With-Gym.0-n6190554-0-thotelwithgym.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Hingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hingham-Hotels.d115562.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Amora Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sao-Sebastiao-Hotels-Amora-Hotel.h8704323.Hotel-Information) > - [B&B Dumfries and Galloway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-And-Galloway-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6051146-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > - [Flights from Schiphol (AMS) to Devanahalli (BLR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ams/blr/amsterdam-to-bengaluru) > - [Virgin Atlantic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Virgin-Atlantic-Flights.cVS.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > - [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Jerez de la Frontera (XRY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/xry/manchester-to-jerez-de-la-frontera) > - [Flights from Leeds (LBA) to Marcé (ANE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lba/ane/leeds-to-angers) > - [Flights from Nice (NCE) to Bristol (BRS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nce/brs/nice-to-bristol) ### Packages > - [Sipadan Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sipadan-Island.d3000423059.Holidays-City-Breaks) > - [Piazza Milano](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Milano-Jesolo.d553248621587587044.Attraction) ### General ---