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River Bend Country Lodge
At a Glance
- kids are welcome, and there's an enclosed playground
- the food is excellent, especially the seven-course dinner menu
Pros
- decor is more English colonial than African
- only the honeymoon suite has a plunge pool
Cons
River Bend Country Lodge Review
Situated on a 34,594-acre private concession within the Nyati section of Addo, River Bend perfectly balances the feel of a sophisticated, comfortable country house with all the facilities of a game lodge. The spacious public rooms, filled with antiques and comfy couches, are in a beautifully renovated farmhouse and outbuildings. The guest rooms are in individual cottages with private verandas dotted around the lovely gardens; some have outdoor showers and each is uniquely decorated with a different color scheme. In addition to the usual game drives, you can tour the adjacent citrus farm and a small game sanctuary, where you may see animals not found in Addo—giraffes, white rhinos, blue wildebeest, nyala, and impala. There's also a safari villa that sleeps six.
- Address: On R335, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park
- Phone: 042/233-8000
- Website: www.riverbendlodge.co.za
- Location: Addo Elephant National Park
Contact Information
- 8 suites.
- Rate includes all meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Details
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