River Bend Lodge - Addo Elephant National Park

Home to the Big-5, River Bend is renowned for its unique viewing opportunities of elephants and boasts a checklist of over 430 birds.  Individual and personalised game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable experience. 

River Bend prides itself on its culinary excellence and an award-winning wine list accompanies delicious meals prepared in a contemporary style. 

Family friendly guest lodge with child minders on site together with playroom facilities and a Kiddie-friendly menu.

Please contact us on 042 233 8000 or reservataions@riverbendlodge.co.za  or check out our website www.riverbendlodge.co.za to find out what our current specials are.

For the month of December children stay free (maximum 2  children up to the age of 11) when accompanying their parents.

The Honeymoon suite at River Bend Lodge is something very special - a private plunge pool, outdoor shower and sheltered sundeck.  Romantic meals can be served in the privacy of your suite or on the deck around your pool.  Experience a game drive with just you and your partner guided by an experienced ranger or a picnic can be arranged for you in the privacy of the bush. 

Please do not hestitate to contact us so that we can provide further details or assist with ideas on how to make this special time a truly memorable occasion.

FROM PORT ELIZABETH

1. Depart Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Grahamstown
2. While still on the double carriageway, take the R335 off-ramp sign posted MOTHERWELL
3. Continue along this road for +- 43 km until you reach the village of ADDO (see garage on your left)
4. Continue for a further 11,5 km after the village and TURN LEFT at the turn-off signposted: Zuurburg /Dave Marais Camp/Slagboom
5. 3,5 km along this dirt road you will see the RiverBend gates on your RIGHT
6. RiverBend is a further 3km down this road

GPS co-ordinates:   S33 25 30.77      E25 45 09.13