Long Hope Villa, in the Addo park
The stylish River Bend Lodge in a private concession of the famous and malaria free Addo park offers a special family safari. Another highlight are the hospitality and the fantastic food.
Anchored on endless horizons and flanked by the Zuurberg Mountains, RiverBend Lodge is situated within a 14 000 ha private concession area of the malaria free Addo park.
Watch herds of Elephants feeding a short distance away, listen to the songs of some 300 bird species, enjoy a personalized game drive into the mountains and discover varying vegetation from thick forested valleys, open savannah plains to hillsides rich in Fynbos.
Experience the warm hospitality famous to the region as you acclimatize to the comfort of RiverBend Lodge. Enjoy plentiful game activities guided by professional guides who’ll not only enlighten you in Africa’s splendid creatures, but also reveal the fascinating history of this revitalized wilderness.
A choice of accommodation is offered in 3 types of rooms:
4 Luxury Suites, each spacious and beautifully decorated with en-suite bathrooms. The Luxury Suites also have interleading doors, making them ideal for groups or families;
3 Executive Suites offer style and elegance in spacious, individual en-suite bedrooms with private outdoor showers and secluded verandas
Family safari at River Bend Lodge
The Honeymoon Suite is the ultimate in luxury and offers complete privacy from the veranda, outdoor shower and private plunge pool.
Be pampered to a relaxing back massage in the privacy of your room, or sip a cocktail on your private veranda as the sun sets below the endless horizon. Rest a sleepy head on feather soft comfort and let the sounds of gentle bird song wake you to another glorious day in the Addo Elephant National Park.
All the suites are air conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans, electronic safes, mini bar, satellite TV, hair dryer and bathroom en-suite with separate bath and shower (some with outdoor showers and a private plunge pool at the Honeymoon Suite).
Long Hope Villa
Dating back to the early 1900's, Long Hope Villa is a beautifully restored Eastern Cape farmhouse. Situated on a remote location further away from the RiverBend Lodge, the villa offers an exclusive and private safari experience.
Original wooden floors and farmhouse doors capture the old-world charm. Three en-suite homely bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobe and spacious charming bathroom add to the home-away-from-home appeal. Luxuries such as percale linen, soft furnishings and even a Pillow Library ensure a sumptuous stay.
Relax in the open-plan lounge, furnished with comfy sofas, Satellite TV and DVD player. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar while your personal chef prepares delicious meals in the interactive kitchen - you may even join in on the preparations if you wish!
Outdoors enjoy fabulous barbeques on a cool summer evening, or dine al fresco under the stars on the patio. The garden path leads through the indigenous garden to the private swimming pool, and further along to the Sunset Deck - a wonderful retreat for a lazy afternoon relaxing.
River Bend Lodge Kids Playroom
Long Hope Villa makes an ideal safari destination for families or small groups. Your private game ranger will ensure you have a truly memorable and personal wildlife experience!
Activities
From marveling at the magnificent Elephant herds grazing a short distance from you on your private game drive, tracking the movements of game on foot, learning about the medicinal values of the bush to strolling through the citrus orchards of our adjacent farm, RiverBend offers a diversity of activities to enjoy. All at your own pace and pleasure.
Family safari possible - malaria free
Children of all ages are welcome at RiverBend and we offer dedicated malaria free family safaris. Various activities are on offer including a playroom where hours of fun can be had.
The team is geared towards every need and children will be taken on walks with their guide, baking biscuits with the chef or doing mini treatments with the Beauty Therapist.
There is also a dedicated channel on our television network on which children are able to choose from a selection of videos to be played.
Should your children decide not to join you on a game drive or for dinner, we have trained child minders to take care of them while you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Addo park and make use of the luxury facilities at RiverBend Lodge.
A specially designed kiddies menu of all-time favorites, served at your convenience, all form part of our commitment to ensuring a pleasant stay for all our guests.
Complimentary child-minders are available daily from 8am - 5pm, after hours care can be arranged at an additional cost.
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