Accommodation

RiverBend has 8 individually decorated suites with private verandahs and some with outdoor showers, which open onto the bushveld.

Luxury Suites

(4) each spacious and beautifully decorated with en-suite bathrooms.  The luxury suites also have interleading doors, making them ideal for groups or families.

Executive Suites

(3) offer style & elegance in spacious, individual en-suite bedrooms with private outdoor showers and secluded verandas.

Honeymoon Suite

(1) this is the ultimate in luxury and offers complete privacy from the veranda, outdoor shower and private plunge pool.

Long Hope Villa

(1) Dating back to the early 1900’s, this beautifully restored Eastern Cape farmhouse is situated on a remote location within Addo Elephant Park, further away from RiverBend Lodge.
Three en-suite rooms each with walk-in wardrobe and spacious bathroom adding to the home-away-from-home feeling.

Access

Directions from Port Elizabeth

Depart Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Grahamstown
While still on the double carriageway, take the R335 off-ramp sign posted MOTHERWELL
Continue along this road for +- 43 km until you reach the village of ADDO (see fuel/gas station on your left)
Continue for a further 11,5 km after the village and TURN LEFT at the turn-off signposted: Zuurburg /Dung Beetle Lodge/Slagboom
3,5 km along this dirt road you will see the RiverBend gates on your RIGHT
Enter through the big white pillared gates and travel a further 3km down this road to RiverBend Lodge. 

GPS co-ordinates:  S 33° 25” 30.77’   E 25°45” 09.13’

Facilities

• Child friendly swimming pool which is enclosed.
• Childrens play room for hours of endless fun
• Children will be taken on walks with their guide and can bake biscuits with the chef
• There is a dedicated channel on the TV network where children can choose a selection of DVD’s
• Trained childminders can take care of the children when adults want their own game drive. Complimentary from 8am-5pm
• Specially designed kiddies menu of all-time favourites is served at your convenience.

Rates

NEW: SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS NO LONGER APPLICABLE
WINTER SEASON: PAY 2 NIGHTS AND STAY 3 NIGHTS applicable to both River Bend Lodge and Long Hope Villa

RIVERBEND LODGE RATES ARE:

• Per person per night
• Quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and are NETT and non-commissionable
• Inclusive of VAT and Tourism levy
• Inclusive of luxury accommodation, all meals, all safari activities with refreshments, teas and coffees, park and entrance fees
• Exclusive of all beverages at the lodge and mini bar, telephone calls, additional activities, laundry & shop purchases.

LONG HOPE VILLA RATES ARE:

• Quoted per night
• Quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and are NETT and non-commissionable
• Inclusive of VAT and Tourism levy
• Inclusive of exclusive use of Villa, all meals prepared by private chef, all game activities with private game vehicle and ranger, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water, laundry service, teas and coffees.
• Exclusive of telephone calls, additional activities & shop purchases.
• Maximum of 6 guests only (3 en-suite bedrooms)

CHILDREN:
ALL AGES WELCOME AT BOTH PROPERTIES – Family Suites with inter-leading doors available at RiverBend Lodge on
request. Children’s rates applicable to children under the age of 12 years, Children under 3 years, sharing with parents stay
at no extra charge (max 1 child). Babysitters, cots, high chairs, playroom, sandpit, fenced swimming pool, kids menus &
DVD’s available. Children of all ages welcome on game drives and where possible families will be allocated a private
vehicle.

PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Road transfers (50 min): available on request at an additional charge.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
50% deposit required to guarantee bookings
Confirmation to be received within 14 days of reservation (bookings will automatically be released if not confirmed)
Balance of accommodation payable 30 days prior to arrival
No vouchers, credit cards or forward billing

CANCELLATION POLICY
100% If cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival
75% If cancelled 13 – 7 days prior to arrival
50% If cancelled 14 – 20 days prior to arrival
25% If cancelled 21 – 30 days prior to arrival

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