River Bend Lodge
This business is unclaimed.
Owners who claim their business can update listing details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.
Claim your free listing now
Ratings and reviews
5.0
Details
This business is unclaimed.
Owners who claim their business can update listing details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.
Claim your free listing now
CUISINES
Contemporary
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
Is this restaurant good for brunch?
Details
CUISINES
Contemporary
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
Contribute
5.0
13 reviews
Excellent
10
Very good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Martin V
George4 contributions
Oct 2020 • family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very peaceful and secure location. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, and the game drives, especially the night drive were so exciting. And we recieved a big surprise on my wife's birthday. We hope to visit soon.
Written 30 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christelle La Grange
Port Elizabeth1 contribution
Sept 2021 • none
We were a group of six guests and from the moment of our arrival at Longhope Villa we were treated with such friendliness and hospitality, that we felt at home instantly. The food was excellent. The highlight of our stay however were our game drives with Christiaan, who is not only a exceptional person but has a unbelievable knowledge of the animals, the vegetation and the birds! This knowledge he brings across with such passion that you just want to hear more. We even experienced a herd of 81 elephants walking right past us - what a sight!
Written 1 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Debbie A
Raleigh54 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
After having just enjoyed three days of safari at a private reserve, I didn’t really think that we needed to visit another camp. Boy was I wrong and thank goodness our travel agent insisted. During our initial drive down a long gravely road we were greeted by a herd of zebras and elephants, warthogs, Kudu’s and more. We were the only guests at the lodge that night and even though we arrived late, our ranger Paul was waiting for us to take us on a nighttime game drive. We adores Paul immediately and bece fast friends.
The lodge and grounds are perfectly maintained, the meals truly exceptional and all the staff were warm, caring, attentive and professional.
While we were truly blown away by the wildlife and scenery, we would agree that everything at River Bend deserves a 5 star plus rating. It was one of the best surprises of our entire vacation and we cannot wait to return with our adult children
Written 30 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Heang Fine Wong
Singapore33 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
We recently stayed for two days at River Bend Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and comes with very amenities one would wished for. The breakfast was good and have variety of food for all. The team led by Debbie was fantastic and caring. Our game ranger John was very knowledgeable and friendly. Overall not to be missed
Written 17 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Chris B
Leeds9 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
An amazing setting for this 5* lodge. What an experience! Excellent staff, first class chef, delicious wine but to top it all was the ranger Meina. She knew everything about the wildlife, the fauna and is a first class off-road driver. She introduced us to elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, zebra, antelope, mongoose, warthog, tortoise, monkey and several birds. A couple of ‘pinch me’ moments and a moment of ‘reverse quick the elephant is showing signs of anger!’
The accommodation is comfortable and very clean. Dinner was superb (chef Sophie), the waiters absolutely charming and the waterhole setting an experience not to be forgotten. Thank you.
Written 11 January 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
scottbarraclough
Cape Town2 contributions
Oct 2017 • family
What a great experience. The food is excellent and the service is enthusiastic, but sometimes a little bit deficient. The rooms are well thought out, spacious and comfortable with little extras like Nespresso machines and mini-bars. The high point are the game drives with so much wildlife and big game in the beautiful reserve.
Written 3 October 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Merrell F
London92 contributions
May 2017 • couples
Comfortable upscale accommodations, cozy facilities, great food, friendly and capable staff, and you're surrounded by wildlife! We stayed in the lodge's private house but the lodge's rooms looked quite nice, too. We had game drives on the lodge's 14,000-acre private reserve and in adjacent Addo Elephant National Park. We saw elephants, lions, water buffalo, zebras, elands, kudus, warthogs, jackals, ostriches, baboons, monkeys, large tortoises, and more! Be sure to give yourself several hours to drive through Addo Park to N2 when you leave the lodge.
Written 7 May 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jasmin
Colne1271 contributions
Feb 2016 • couples
The reason I have only given 4 stars is the lack of choice on the menu. I realise there are never more than 16 dinners but a choice of 2 starter and deserts would be nice. However the meal was tasty and the setting on the terrace is amazing. My prawn and ginger risotto was cooked to perfection. Nice to meet the chef after the meal.
Written 31 January 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nevada117
Virginia City56 contributions
Dec 2015 • none
The lodge is absolutely wonderful and the service is outstanding your ever wish and need is taken care of. The Safaris where amazing, we saw Lions, Rhinos, Ostrich, Zebra and at one point we had over 60 Elephants around our vehicle and some only a few feet away. The price seemed a little expensive until you realize that everything is included as a package deal. Absolutely worth the cost.
Written 4 January 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
brookesview
10 contributions
May 2015 • family
Our family of 7 booked at Riverbed for their special Mothers Day Lunch - the Kitchen, bar and restaurant staff did not miss a beat, the food was fantastic, the service impeccable and ambiance out of this world (looking out onto the plains in front of us, where zebra and antelope were grazing - apparently we had just missed the elephants). The menu consisted of a 3 course meal (with 2 choices per course), as well as a complimentary glass of bubbles for every mom! The courses were beautifully presented, and most importantly very tasty, and reasonably priced (R195/p). Very well done, and thank you for a wonderful lunch, highly recommended! Cant wait to be back for Fathers Day shortly!

Written 2 June 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-10 of 10
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing