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River Bend Lodge - Accommodation in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

River Bend Lodge - Accommodation in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Anchored on endless horizons and flanked by the Zuurberg Mountains, River Bend Lodge is situated within a 17 000 ha private concession area of the Addo Elephant National Park. Experience the warm hospitality famous to the region as you acclimatize to the comfort of River Bend Lodge. 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, River Bend offers a diversity of activities to enjoy. River Bend Vitality Studio offers a range of treatments making use of world renowned Dermalogica. Treatments are arranged at your convenience in the Vitality Studio or in the privacy of your suite.

Price: 6

all included

8 twin/kings

Eight individual suites, tastefully designed, invite you to relax and enjoy incredible tranquility and privacy. All the suites are air conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans, electronic safes, mini bar, satellite TV, hair dryer and bathroom on suite with bath and shower. 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 experience.

Game drives are conducted inside the Addo or in the 5000ha Private Intsomi Reserve. The Intsomi Reserve is also home to various species not seen in the Addo such as Giraffe, White Rhino, Sable, Gemsbok and the endangered Bontebok to name but a few. Guided walks are conducted in the Intsomi Reserve where your guide will focus on the smaller creatures and plants. Joining one of the professional guides on a night drive, the beauty of the Southern Hemisphere sky and its history will form. Take a picturesque drive into the majestic Zuurberg Mountains. The region is home to over 300 species. Search for the ever elusive Narina Trogon or Knysna Touraco in the forests on the mountain slopes, the Blue Cranes nesting in the grassland or the majestic Black Eagle soaring overhead. Take a guided tour to the rehabilitation projects in the River Bend Private Intsomi Reserve where you can learn about how the wildlife are cared for and get great sightings of these rare and endangered species. Spend some time visiting the River Bend Citrus farm on a guided tour by our citrus manager. The chef will prepare a delicious picnic for you to enjoy in the coolness of the orchard shade.