True five star experience. We jammed packed game drives and a hike in one day, but the environment is so relaxed and the individual attention made us feel as if we were in the bush for a week. Can be recommended for families with teenagers. My two had a great time.
Lovely place, great food. Friendly staff and amazing game drives! For the price as South Africa’s, the rates are rather high and game drives are an extra cost. The rooms need a little upgrade, things like the blind rope broken, very old bathroom tiles. This is just based on other games farms we have been to. Tx
From the moment we arrived till the moment we left we were treated like royalty The Room was beautifully decorated and had all amenities required The food was delicious The game drives by Darlington were absolutely awesome , sharing so many facts with enthusiasm and really went the extra mile to show us the wild life & terrain both day & night This resort is definitely an awesome experience a recommended stay
I had the most wonderful time staying at River Bend. The lodge is situated on a private concession to Addo national park. Even though I was there during the worst drought since over 100 hundred years, I was baffled by the amazing abundance of wildlife, especially birds. In five days I saw no less than 85 birdspecies! This was made possible by the absolutely amazing guide, Chris. His knowledge about wildlife is astounding. He is passionate about what he does and it shows. He does everything he can to make the gamedrives even more impressive and fun than they already are. I learned and saw so much in just a few days, it was incredible. The lodge does everything to make your experience unforgettable. It is small scaled and personal. For two days I had private game drives. They…
An incredible experience - we didn’t want to leave!! Debbie was so organized - nothing was ever too much - she accommodated us with our every need! We were made to feel very special. The accommodation, food and staff were amazing. Game drives were BRILLIANT, our absolute highlight was a very special encounter with the elephants. The night drive was magnificent, we stopped for a star gazing treat - it truly was awesome, Chris was a super informative ranger and made every effort to give us the best experience. I can highly recommend a visit to Riverbend, you won’t be disappointed! Side note - every COVID measure was taken into account, super professional!
We recently spent three nights at lovely Riverbend Lodge. Debbie and her team were welcoming and professional allowing us a very relaxing weekend with excellent food and comfortable accommodation. Nothing was too much trouble - dinner next to a roaring open fire and special dietary requirements attended to efficiently. Darlington (the resident guide) was top class and we were treated to some lovely sightings expertly tracked by him. Definitely a return visit for us.
A wonderful place to stay. Relaxing and beautiful. Cottage chalets, stoeps with stunning views, large bath, outside (and inside) shower, log fires in the lodge, cosy bar, helpful and friendly staff... The game drives are superb and magical, the guides knowledgeable and passionate. The vegetarian cuisine wasn't the best and the single restaurant soundtrack may send you round the bend, but breakfast is sumptuous. I highly recommend staying here, though we couldn't have afforded it in "normal" times. (Be aware that a 7.5% park tax will be added to your bill.)
I spent two days with my husband at the lodge. The manager Debbie and her team were amazing and the rooms are very nice - especially the additional shower outside and the coffee maker. The guide we had for the safari drives war fantastic and we managed to see the pride of lions, a lot of elephants, a herd of buffaloes and two white rhinos! However, for the high price you pay for the accommodation you would expect the internet to work and also the showers in the bathroom. Both had serious problems in in our case (no access to any webpage or possibly to send/receive mails in your room). Also being charged 550 Rand for just a soup and a malva pudding for dinner I feel is excessive. I am aware of the struggles the hospitality industry is facing due to Covid and am happy to pay…
We spend two days at River bend lodge. Absolutely amazing lodge. Our game ranger was Chris and he was amazing. He gave us so much information throughout our game drives, and truly went the extra mile. Saw lions, buffalo's and so much more. Once in a lifetime experience when lion roared right next to us. The staff was wonderful, from Debbie to the chef and cleaning staff. The rooms are 5 star, meals was fine dining with the best food prepared for us. Best 2 days ever! Would really recommend this absolutely gem ..you will not regret it.
Great location within the Nyathi concession of the park surrounded by lots of wildlife. Very friendly staff and onsite dining made it a relaxing stay for us and our baby so we would gladly recommend to others! The room would have benefited from more efficient LED lighting and a low flow shower head to save water.
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