

Revitalise the soul and spirit, leave the city life behind and escape to the tranquil, natural beauty found at RiverBend. Anchored on endless horizons, flanked by the majestic Zuurberg mountains and situated on a 14 000ha private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park, RiverBend is a mere 45 minutes’ drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to an abundance of wildlife including elephant, lion, hyena, buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope and over 300 bird species, RiverBend is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday.
The eight individually decorated suites each have private verandahs and some with private outdoor showers, which open onto the bushveld. The beautiful Honeymoon Suite boasts a private plunge pool with uninterrupted views. Inter-leading suites are available for families.
Alternatively the Private Safari Villa can accommodate up to six guests and comes complete with personal chef and private guide. Children of all ages welcome.
Award-winning wine lists accompany delicious meals including seven-course dinners, hearty breakfasts and light and tasty lunches. Pampering treatments are available in the Vitality Studio. Personalised game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.
Runner-up Welcome Awards 2008
Best 100: Retreats in Africa 2008
Good Safari Guide Nominee 2008
Diners Club Wine list of the year 2006 – Platinum Award
International Award for Tourism and Catering 2006 - Madrid
Children welcome - malaria free - 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth

Practical information
| Number of rooms available: | - 8 suites in the Lodge and 3 in the Villa |
| Price per person per night: | - Between R 1800 and R 2200 |
| Breakfast included: | - yes |
| Dinner: | - included |
| Children welcome: | - yes |
Facilities ( ■ Available, □ Not available)
| Facilities on Premises | Facilities in rooms |
| ■ Off street parking | ■ Bath in room |
| ■ Pool, (In the form of a farm dam) | ■ Shower in room |
| □ BBQ Facilities | ■ Refrigerator, in the self-catering unit |
| ■ Dinner cooked on request | ■ Television |
| ■ Laundry facility | ■ Radio |
| ■ Playground for children | ■ Air-conditioning |
| □ Conference facilities | ■ Fan |
| ■ E-mail facilities | ■ Heater available |
| ■ Transfers from/to the airport (PE) | ■ Coffee / tea facilities in common room |
| ■ Accept credit cards | ■ Baby cot available |
| □ Facilities disabled people | ■ Safe available |
Contact details
| Name: | Riverbend Lodge |
| Contactperson: | Marius Malherbe |
| Postal Address: | P.O. box 249 , Addo 6015 |
| Actual Address: | Addo Elephant National Park, Nhyati concession |
| Tel.: | + 27 (0) 42 233 80 00 |
| Fax.: | + 27 (0) 42 233 80 28 |
| e-mail : | reservations@riverbendlodge.co.za |
Page last updated 28 August 2008,
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