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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 its own 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.
RiverBend's luxury suite offer a distinctly individual, tranquil and private retreat. The spacious suite opens up onto its own private patio which looks out over the wild African bushveld, from where guests can safely soak up the scents and sounds of the bushveld.
A few of the Luxury Suites are also interleading, so families or friends can still get to share more of their time together.
The Suites are linked with a paved pathway, that in the evenings is lit, with a muted but effective light, making walks around the property, or to and from the public areas easy.
Each Luxury villa has its own Nespresso coffee machine as well as other tea & coffee facilities, which are complimented by home made rusks and biscuits.
Every suite is also equipped with a private, 'rustic' outside shower.
The Honeymoon Suite is a luxury individually decorated double suite. The suite has an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The Honeymoon Suite leads out onto a secluded patio, garden, fire pit and plunge pool where romantic candle-lit dinners can be served.
This exclusive use Villa with 3 Luxury rooms, offers large and spacious open plan living & dining areas. The main bedroom is en-suite, while the other 2 bedrooms share the 2nd full bathroom.
Perfect for Families and Groups, the unit is modern,large and private to your family or group, while still having easy walkable access to all the public areas on offer at RiverBend Lodge.
The large wrap-around lawn area, ensures your family has the space to play or to just sit read and enjoy the wonderful view you have over the wild african bush.
PepperGrove Cottage works well with very large groups or families, as it can be booked in conjunction with our RiverBend Luxury Villas and is in easy strolling distance.
PepperGrove Cottage gives the discerning traveller a choice of being booked as either: Bed & Breakfast or All inclusive.
With the All Inclusive, we do offer you the use of an exclusive Chef for private Dinners at the Villa.
A lovingly restored, historic,1820 settlers homestead, offering todays' comforts set in the historic ambiance of the past. LongHope Villa is set away from the rest of the Lodge on its own private grounds, but Guests still have access to RiverBend Lodge facilities.
This exclusive use Villa, with 3 en-suite Luxury bedrooms, spacious open plan living & dining areas, a private pool set in an indigenous garden, with wonderful birdlife surrounding the Villa, also has a private game viewing deck overlooking a secluded waterhole.
With the Villa comes an exclusive use Chef, who prepares all your meals, high teas and snacks as required and just for you.
Over and above this, you have your own dedicated Ranger for all your exclusive safaris, which are included in your stay.
LongHope Villa is only available to booked under the All Inclusive rate.
Unique to the Addo Elephant National Park, Long Hope Villa is a beautifully restored Eastern Cape Farmhouse set in an incredibly tranquil and private location.
Long Hope is nestled between the breath taking Zuurberg Mountains with exquisite vistas and is home to the Big 5 and over 300 bird species.
This beautiful villa offers a high standard of accommodation throughout and provides a peaceful retreat for families or small groups looking to get away.
RiverBend's luxury suite offer a distinctly individual, tranquil and private retreat. The spacious suite opens up onto its own private patio which looks out over the wild African bushveld, from where guests can safely soak up the scents and sounds of the bushveld.
A few of the Luxury Suites are also interleading, so families or friends can still get to share more of their time together.
The Suites are linked with a paved pathway, that in the evenings is lit, with a muted but effective light, making walks around the property, or to and from the public areas easy.
Each Luxury villa has its own Nespresso coffee machine as well as other tea & coffee facilities, which are complimented by home made rusks and biscuits.
Every suite is also equipped with a private, 'rustic' outside shower.
The Honeymoon Suite is a luxurious. individually decorated, slightly larger suite, which also has the most wonderful additional out door area for their own private exclusive use.
Leading out of the Honeymoon suite via the front patio - all offering an unobstructed view, of the African bush - you will find a secluded private garden, a small fire pit that is always stocked and ready for you to light, and your own personal plunge pool, where romantic candle-lit dinners can be served on request.
This exclusive use Villa with 3 Luxury rooms, offers large and spacious open plan living & dining areas. The main bedroom is en-suite, while the other 2 bedrooms share the 2nd full bathroom.
Perfect for Families and Groups, the unit is modern,large and private to your family or group, while still having easy walkable access to all the public areas on offer at RiverBend Lodge.
The large wrap-around lawn area, ensures your family has the space to play or to just sit read and enjoy the wonderful view you have over the wild african bush.
PepperGrove Cottage works well with very large groups or families, as it can be booked in conjunction with our RiverBend Luxury Villas and is in easy strolling distance.
PepperGrove Cottage gives the discerning traveller a choice of being booked as either: Bed & Breakfast or All inclusive.
With the All Inclusive, we do offer you the use of an exclusive Chef for private Dinners at the Villa.
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