Watch herds of Elephants feeding a short distance away, listen to the songs of some 300 bird species, enjoy a personalized game drive into the mountains and discover varying vegetation from thick forested valleys, open savannah plains to hillsides rich in Fynbos.

River Bend - a personal experience, dedicated to conservation and rehabilitation of Africa’s natural world.

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

A choice of accommodation is offered in 3 types of rooms:
4 Luxury Suites, each spacious and beautifully decorated with en-suite bathrooms. The Luxury Suites also have interleading doors, making them ideal for groups or families;
3 Executive Suites offer style and elegance in spacious, individual en-suite bedrooms with private outdoor showers and secluded verandas
The Honeymoon Suite is the ultimate in luxury and offers complete privacy from the veranda, outdoor shower and private plunge pool.

All the suites are air conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans, electronic safes, mini bar, satellite TV, DVD player, hair dryer and bathroom en-suite with separate bath and shower (some with outdoor showers and a private plunge pool at the Honeymoon Suite).

Original wooden floors and farmhouse doors capture the old-world charm. Three en-suite homely bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobe and spacious charming bathroom add to the home-away-from-home appeal. Luxuries such as percale linen, soft furnishings and even a Pillow Library ensure a sumptuous stay.

Outdoors enjoy fabulous barbeques on a cool summer evening, or dine al fresco under the stars on the patio. The garden path leads through the indigenous garden to the private swimming pool, and further along to the Sunset Deck - a wonderful retreat for a lazy afternoon relaxing.

Long Hope Villa makes an ideal safari destination for families or small groups. Your private game ranger will ensure you have a truly memorable and personal wildlife experience!

Matched with an award-winning wine list, a meal at River Bend is a gastronomic experience. Executive chef Christopher Whitham believes that dining should be an experience, not simply fulfilling a desire to eat. "My guests have the option of choosing from a café-style A'la Carte menu for a leisurely and relaxed lunch, to a 7-course dinner experience that would please the most sensitive of connoisseurs."

Meals are not restricted to the dining-room and guests are encouraged to make use of one of the verandahs or to arrange a packed picnic to enjoy on a game drive. Candle-lit dinners in the privacy of your suite are arranged for a truly romantic treat.

This philosophy shapes the mission of our soothing therapies.

Our experienced in-house Beauty Therapist will revitalize and refresh your body, mind and soul. The River Bend Vitality Studio offers a range of treatments making use of world renowned Dermalogica. Treatments are arranged at your convenience in the Vitality Studio or in the privacy of your suite.

Children of all ages are welcome at River Bend. Various activities are on offer including a playroom where hours of fun can be had.

The team is geared towards every need and children will be taken on walks with their guide, baking biscuits with the chef or doing mini treatments with the Beauty Therapist.

There is also a dedicated channel on our television network on which children are able to choose from a selection of videos to be played.

Should your children decide not to join you on a game drive or for dinner, we have trained child minders to take care of them while you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Addo Elephant National Park and make use of the luxury facilities at River Bend Lodge.

A specially designed kiddies menu of all-time favorites, served at your convenience, all form part of our commitment to ensuring a pleasant stay for all our guests.

Complimentary child-minders are available daily from 8am - 5pm, after hours care can be arranged at an additional cost.

A 50% deposit for confirmation of reservation, balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
For bookings made with 30 days of arrival, full payment is required on confirmation.
Cancellation policy
- 21 - 30 days notice 25%
- 14 - 20 days notice 50%
- 7 - 13 days notice 75%
- less than 7 days 100%
Prices quoted are in South African Rand, and are inclusive of VAT
Terms and Conditions are subject to change.