Caramelized or charred

No matter your cuisine preference, our Chefs strive to delight your tastebuds and feed your food fantasy on your culinary journey with us.

Sensational setting

Whether you enjoy dining by a cosy fire, indoors under a chandelier, watching the sunset or in the privacy of your luxury suite gazing out onto the beautiful Eastern Cape bush, we have the perfect setting for you to enjoy your meal.

Options abound

We aspire to offer French cooking with a modern contemporary twist. Our cuisine will always provide you with options to choose from. Experience the flavours of classics served with our handpicked wines from around the country. A meal at RiverBend is a culinary experience.

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jharni669878
22/12/2024
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Excellent warmhearted Service We loved our stay at River Bend Lodge. The people gave us an excellent and warmhearted service. The location was perfect to see wildlife from the breakfast table
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gwilso329639
04/12/2024
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A perfect 4 days River Bend Lodge is in a wonderful location, the accommodation was superb with beautiful gardens, and John our game guide was the best we loved every trip out to see the game his knowledge was huge & he made it such fun!
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Johanna D
22/11/2024
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Amazing experience! We discovered the River Bend Lodge by chance and booked online for one night. When we arrived, we immediately extended our stay to three nights. The lodge is beautiful, as are the suites. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly. Our highlight was the game drives with John, his enthusiasm is simply infectious. He explained so much about the animals and their behavior and made our stay even more unforgettable. The fantastic cook also deserves a special mention. The food was a dream every day and although we had a restriction (gluten intolerance), this was not a problem at all. They even baked extra gluten-free pastries for tea. I would like to thank you very much for the wonderful stay and we will definitely be back.
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psraymond66
28/10/2024
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River Bend Lodge Review A very pleasant stay in a beautiful lodge with attendant staff and great food. Although game watching is a little limited, the property has many different habitats, plants and birds to make the drives very enjoyable.
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timgaskell5
28/10/2024
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Birding weekend We had a superb weekend with our birding club. We will definitely go back again in the future. The guides were top notch
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pierrefarine
23/10/2024
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Great Stay at a great in a luxury place in the middle of the untouched nature We stayed as a family of four in two connecting rooms. Wie es der Zufall wollte, waren wir für eine Nacht und einen Tag die einzigen Gäste. Nebst dem dass wir den Ranger für uns alleine!
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eciara919733
19/10/2024
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Experience an Elephant wonder Charming Lodge inside Addo Park. Wonderful accommodations, first class staff and delicious cuisine. Daily safaris were exceptional, guides were knowledgeable and highly capable. Highly recommend.
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Doris H
18/10/2024
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Gerne wieder Tolle Lodge. Wir hatten das Zimmer 1 mit eigenem Pool, was echt toll war. Ansonsten empfehle Zimmer 7 oder 8, da dort die Möglichkeit besteht, das Wasserloch zu beobachten. Wir hatten bei unserem Aufenthalt über 2 Stunden die Möglichkeit während des späten Frühstücks, nach unserem Drive, die Elefanten am Wasser zu beobachten. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. 2 Stunden kam eine Elefantenfamilie nach der anderen zum Wasser. Das Frühstück ist fantastisch. Um 3 Uhr gibt es Kaffee oder Tee und kleine Snacks, die bei B&B inklusive sind. Die Ranger sind sehr wissend und lieben ihren Job. Wir sind mit John gefahren.
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Compass288399
08/10/2024
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Great experience with lovely people We spent three days at this wonderful and tranquil lodge. The people are very lovely and helpful. The food is great. And our guide Mikki very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She spotted animals from great distances. A great thanks to all working there. We hope we‘ll have the opportunity to vome back again.
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Lesley C
19/07/2024
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A lovely family holiday This was a return visit to a beautiful venue with warm, welcoming staff who pay close attention to detail. The excellent cuisine is freshly prepared by an accomplished chef. The daily game drives are a joy as the conservancy is large and private and the Ranger is well prepared. The rooms are comfortable and luxurious and the holiday is so rejuvenating. It’s a welcome winter break and a true gem.