DescriptionFlanked by the Zuurberg Mountains, the RiverBend Lodge is situated within the private Nyati concession area of the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Comprising some 14 000 hectares of unspoilt malaria-free African bushveld which is home to Africa’s Big Five, RiverBend Lodge embraces five natural biomes and the variety in the flora and fauna found here is extremely diverse. Children of all ages are welcome at RiverBend. 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 Elephant National 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. Cuisine Executive chef Adriaan van Niekerk The cuisine at RiverBend is the perfect fusion of traditional European food and Pan-African fare. Matched with an award-winning wine list, a meal at RiverBend is a gastronomic experience. Executive chef Adriaan van Niekerk believes that dining should be an experience, not simply fulfilling a desire to eat. "My guests have the option of choosing from a café-style A'la Carte menu for a leisurely and relaxed lunch, to a 7-course dinner experience that would please the most sensitive of connoisseurs." Meals are not restricted to the dining-room and guests are encouraged to make use of one of the verandahs or to arrange a packed picnic to enjoy on a game drive. Candle-lit dinners in the privacy of your suite are arranged for a truly romantic treat. Accommodation Unwind, relax and enjoy incredible tranquillity and privacy in our 8 luxurious suites – a haven, worlds away from the madding crowds of modern life. A choice of accommodation is offered in 3 types of rooms: 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) Rates
DirectionsFROM PORT ELIZABETH 1. Depart Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Grahamstown 2. While still on the double carriageway, take the R335 off-ramp sign posted MOTHERWELL 3. Continue along this road for +- 43 km until you reach the village of ADDO (see garage on your left) 4. Continue for a further 11,5 km after the village and TURN LEFT at the turn-off signposted: Zuurburg /Dave Marais Camp/Slagboom 5. 3,5 km along this dirt road you will see the RiverBend gates on your RIGHT 6. RiverBend is a further 3km down this road ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 1. Depart Port Elizabeth along the N2 towards Grahamstown 2. Continue for +- 50km until you reach an intersection of roads. 3. Follow the N10 towards Paterson/Cradock 4. At Paterson (20km) TURN LEFT on to the R342 towards ADDO 5. 25km along the road you will pass the Addo Elephant Park turn off on your left 6. Continue for a further 1,5km and TURN RIGHT down the road sign-posted: Zuurburg/Slagboom 7. 3,5km along this dirt road you will see the RiverBend gates on your RIGHT 8. RiverBend is a further 3km down this road | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||