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River Bend Lodge Questions & Answers

Halifax, United Kingdom

I am looking at booking a 5 night stay at the Long hope Villa within the River Bend complex. We will arrive in mid August and I was wondering what the weather is like as it is the winter season ?

Also any other information on the Villa ?

Reviews are very positive and this would be my first Safari with my Husband and two children aged 17 and 13.

Thank you

over a year ago Answer

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MANAGER_RBL
Greater Addo, South Africa
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Good day Sheena,

The Long Hope Villa is a beautifully restored farmhouse set in a private location nestled between the Zuurberg Mountains and is situated on our 14 000ha private concession of the Addo Elephant National Park. The Villa offers a high standard of accommodation throughout and provides a peaceful retreat for families such as yours. When staying at the Villa, one enjoys the luxury and exclusivity of the ultimate African experience as a private chef and personal guide are provided. The Villa can accommodate up to six guests in three en-suite bedrooms with walk-in dressing rooms. The activities provided are tailored to your personal needs and wants; these include morning and sunset game drives, birding, wine tasting, photographic support and pampering spa treatments. The Villa has a private pool and sunset viewing deck with a daybed and is the perfect location for some down-time.

The temperatures in August are mild and range from 5°C to 25°C with the evenings and mornings being fairly chilly. In the Eastern Cape we enjoy summer rains thus August is relatively dry as it falls within our winter bracket.

I know that we will be able to provide you and your family with the most memorable African safari experience.

If you have any further questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

Anthony Lovell and the River Bend Team

over a year ago
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