Five Star River Bend Country Lodge in the Nyati concession within the Addo National Park

River Bend is a Five Star private concession of 14,000 hectares located within the Addo Elephant National Park 65 km's, 50 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

Book 2 nights or more and we offer a free return transfer to Port Elizabeth.

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Riverbend Country Lodge - Five Star Game Reserve A Five Star private concession within the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park

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River Bend Country Lodge

Private concession Addo National Park

Eastern Cape Five Star reserve

River Bend Country Lodge

Eastern Cape Five Star reserve

Private concession Addo National Park

River Bend Country Lodge

Eastern Cape Five Star reserve

Private concession Addo National Park

	Tranquil natural beauty A personal experience, dedicated to conservation and rehabilitation of Africa's natural world. Revitalise your spirit and soul, leave the city life behind and escape to the tranquil natural beauty found at River Bend Lodge. Anchored on endless horizons and flanked by the Zuurberg Mountains, River Bend Lodge is situated within a 14 000 ha private concession area of the Addo Elephant National 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 River Bend 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.

Welcome to Africa at it's best, a luxury lodge located within the Addo Elephant National Park, view the big 5 in luxury. River Bend is located in the 14,000 hectare Nyati concession and has only 8 luxurious double guest suites ensuring personal attention and wonderful service.

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Idyllically situated

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River Bend Lodge is idyllically situated at the foot of the awesome Zuurberg Mountains and within the Addo Elephant Park.

Luxury accommodation

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.The Honeymoon Suite is the ultimate in luxury and offers complete privacy from the veranda, outdoor shower and private plunge pool.

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Accommodation Rates

Relax and enjoy

Relax around the beautiful swimming pool and sun-drenched decks.

Go Big Five Game Viewing, in purpose built Land Rover Game Vehicles, in the Nyati Concession to which River Bend has exclusive access or in the original areas of the Addo Elephant National Park which adjoins the concession. River Bend has its own private entrance.

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Excellent game viewing

Addo has one of the highest density of elephants anywhere in the world.

Three young lion cubs, born in 2005, are thriving in the Addo Elephant National Park. According to Megan Bradfield - a social ecologist at the park - the three are doing well and had been spotted by visitors to the park recently. A researcher at the park has identified that there is one male and two females in the litter.

This is wonderful news for the Addo Elephant National Park, as previous litters born had probably been victims of infanticide by male lions who often kill cubs they have not fathered, or possibly have been prey to the spotted hyenas. According to Megan Bradfield, the three cubs have been seen to play with the dominant male in the pride, who is believed to be their father.

Lucius Moolman, the park manager says that once the cubs reached independence, they would be moved to other areas of the park to form the nucleus of a new pride.

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A gastronomic delight

The cuisine at River Bend is the perfect blend of traditional old world food and Pan-African world fusion.

Matched with the finest wines from around the country, this is a gastronomic delight.
From tempting breakfasts through to late-night nibbles, each individually plated dish, created from the finest locally grown ingredients, is presented to you in the spirit of warm hospitality.

Meals are not restricted to the dining room and guests are encouraged to make use of one of the various verandas or to arrange a packed picnic to enjoy on your game drive. Romantic candle lit dinners in the privacy of your room are welcomed.

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Families welcome

Children of all ages are welcome at River Bend.

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 the 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, there are trained child minders to take care of them while you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Addo Elephant National Park and make use of the luxury facilities at River Bend Lodge.
A specially designed kiddies menu of all-time favorites, served at your convenience.

Rejuvenate your body

with Spa & Beauty Treatments

Pamper yourself with a massage and beauty treatment by the resident qualified therapist in the Vitality Health Studio, an excellent exercise for rejuvenating your body. For those who like to relax enjoy tea and cakes alongside the pool or recline with a good book from the library.

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.

Accommodation rates

RATES FULLY INCLUSIVE (ZAR)-
All meals and 2 game activities per day.
BOOK 2 NIGHTS OR MORE AND WE OFFER A FREE RETURN TRANSFER TO PORT ELIZABETH.
Off season special stay 4 nights pay for 3.

1 Oct 2007 - 30 Apr 2008
Luxury Suite	R2800
Executive Suite	R2950
Honeymoons Suite (with private pool)	R3200
Children Under 12 years	R1600
Children under 3 years sharing with parents	Free of charge

1 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
Luxury Suite	R1800
Executive Suite	R1950
Honeymoon Suite (with private pool)	R2200
Children under 12 years	R1100
Children under 3 years sharing with parents	Free of charge

Terms And Conditions

Rates quoted are per person sharing per night and are inclusive of:
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals
- Teas and Coffees
- High Tea
- All safari activities with refreshments

Single rates on request

Children of all ages welcome and allowed on all activities.

Where possible families will be allocated a private game vehicle.

Prices quoted are in South African Rand, and are inclusive of VAT

Long Hope Villa

1 Oct 2007 - 30 Apr 2008
First 4 guests per villa	R14000 p.n
Additional adult rate	R2500 p.p.p.n
Additional child rate (under 12yrs)	R1500 p.p.p.n

1 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
First 4 guests per villa	R8000 p.n
Additional adult rate	R1800 p.p.p.n
Additional child rate (under 12yrs)	R1100 p.c.p.n

Terms And Conditions

Rates quoted are daily and include:
- Exclusive-use of villa for maximum 6 guests only
- All meals & Private chef
- All game activities with a Private game vehicle and Personal ranger
- House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water
- Laundry services
- Teas and coffees
- Park Levis and entrance fees
- Tourism levies and VAT

Salon treatments, additional activities, gratuities and retail purchases excluded

Please contact us to make a booking at River Bend Lodge

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