River Bend Lodge
Game Lodge Accommodation
Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Proud winner of the International Award for Tourist, Hotel & Catering Industry
New Millennium Award
Madrid 2006
Revitalise your soul and spirit, leave the city life behind and escape to tranquil, natural beauty found at River Bend. Anchored on endless hoizons, flanked by majestic mountains and situated within the 17 000ha private concession of teh Addo Elephant National Park, this is Africa at its best.
Watch herds of elephants grazing a short distance away, listen to the songs of some 300 bird species, take a personalised drive into the mountains and discover varying vegetation from thick forested valleys and open savannah plains to hillsides rich in fynbos. A mere 45 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth, River Bend makes for a natural extension to the Garden Route.
Malaria Free - Children Welcome - Five Star luxury
A personal experience and dedication to conservation and rehabilitation of Africa's natural world
Accommodation & Facilities
Personalised attention and impeccable service is what you can experience at this 5-star lodge. Eight tastefully decorated suites invite you to soak up the beauty around you as you relax on you private patio that overlooks the surrounding wilderness.
Enjoy pampering treatments in our Vitality Health Studio such as aromatherapy massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Our resident therapist is available to soothe away any stress and tension.
Savour delicious cuisine accompanied by fine wines either in the elegant dining room or on the various verandahs of the lodge.
Toys, games, video's and more fun available for children to enjoy in the designated playroom. Qualified child minders ensure that the little ones are kept safe and entertained while parents spend quality time relaxing in the tranquility of River Bend.
Escape the midday heat by cooling off in our mineral water swimming pool or enjoying a picnic under the shade of the trees in our exquisitely manicured gardens.
Sit back in the comfortable couches next to the warming fireplace in the lounge and read one of the many books available in our library.
Sip cocktails and liqueurs around the bar as you relive the experience of the day in the bush with other new friends at River Bend.
Outdoor Facilities
Enjoy fabulous game drives with our experienced rangers as they educate you on the spelendours of the abundant flora and flora found on the 17 000 hectare private concession. Unlike many other safari destinations, at River Bend time is yours and drives and activities are arranged to suit your pace and pleasure.
Take a guided walk or drive on River Bend's Private Intsomi Reserve, located adjacent to the Addo Elephant National Park where you will find additional species of game and even more wondrous beauty.
Learn about the stars and planets on a night drive under the wide open skies that stretch further than they eye can see.
Track game on foot through the bushveld of the River Bend Private Intsomi Reserve and enjoy a picnic at the bird hide or up in the mountains.
Discover the works of the River Bend Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre with its many projects such as the Wild Dog and Serval breeding programmes.
Let the lodge arrange various other activities available for you...
Sporting & Leisure Activities
Game Drives in open 4x4 vehicles and guided walks with expert rangers, wonderful birding (over 300 specieis), mountain drives and picnics with views spanning wide open skies and never-ending valleys below, star gazing with educated experts, facials, maniucures, massages and other pampering treatments in our Vitality Health Studio, fishing in nearby rivers and sea, horse-riding in the Addo Elephant National Park, visits to the River Bend Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, camping excursions and tracking courses on River Bend's Private Intsomi Reserve, Citrus tours to the neighboring River Bend Citrus Farm and much more...!
Cultural & Historical interest
The Addo Elephant National Park was proclaimed in 1931 to protect the remaining 11 elephants from the years of decimation preceeding. The park is now home to over 400 elephants as well as other species of game including all those of the "Big Five". The region is steeped in history and the story of rehabilitation of nature is fascinating to any listener. Nearby there is also the historical town of Grahamstown as well as regional battlefields.
| These prices are quoted Per person per night sharing |
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| Peak season |
R2,500.00
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R2,500.00
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| Off-peak season |
R1,500.00
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R1,500.00
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Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates available on request
Standard rates inclusive of all meals, teas and coffees, all game activities at River Bend and a complimentary treatment in the Vitality Health Studio
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