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Set on a 14 000-hectare private concession within the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park, River Bend is family-friendly and a mere 45-minute drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to the Big Five, River Bend is renowned for its unique viewing opportunities of elephants and includes a checklist of over 300 birds.

The eight stand-alone and individually decorated spacious suites have private patios which open onto the bushveld and afford guests the impression that they are the only ones in this unique Eastern Cape wilderness. The lodge’s Honeymoon Suite offers newlyweds the perfect romantic and private retreat with a private veranda, secluded plunge pool and garden. River Bend prides itself on its culinary excellence and an award-winning wine list that accompanies delicious meals prepared in a classic French style with a modern contemporary twist. Individual and personalized game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable experience.

River Bend Lodge also enjoys a reputation as a photographic destination and employs an in-house professional photographer to assist guests. For the kids, there are mobile playrooms, mini-ranger courses and a selection of children’s DVDs for kids to choose from and which can be viewed in the Day Room.

RATING:
5 star5 star5 star5 star5 star
LANGUAGES:
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Luxury Suite (7 rooms)
Honeymoon Suite (1 room)
Peppergrove Cottage (1 room)
LongHope Villa (1 room)
LongHope Villa (1 unit/villa)
Luxury Suite (7 units/villas)
Honeymoon Suite (1 unit/villa)
PepperGrove Cottage (1 unit/villa)
8
CHECK-IN TIME:
12:00
CHECK-OUT TIME:
11:00
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Big 5
Birding
Flora
Gourmet
Hiking
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Wildlife
Wine
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Business Centre
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Kiddies Club
Laundry Service (Available)
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
TV Room
ROOM FACILITIES:
Air Conditioning
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Detached Private Bathroom
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Fridge
Hair Dryer
Heated Towel Rails
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Satellite / Cable Television
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Babysitting Service
Credit Card Facilities
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Big 5
Bird Watching
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Gourmet Picnic
High Tea
Massages
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Self Guided)
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Big 5
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Fine Dining
Game Viewing
Golf
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse Riding
Horse-back Safaris
Kayaking / Paddling
Massages
Safaris
Walks (Self Guided)
Wine Tasting
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Disability
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian