Having booked 1yr in advance for our honeymoon, our expectations of the lodge were not only met but went further. Fantastic rangers, fantastic food, fantastic staff and beautiful surroundings. Because Riverbend sits in a private concession, you're experience of game drives is excellent and second to none. The lodge itself was gloriously presented and very well equipped with strong wifi.... More

It's was great to be back here after our last stay back in 2006. The property is still amazing and staff members are very helpful. We stayed here 3 nights and did 6 game drives. Steve, our game driver is unique. He knows every single detail of all species. From the big five up to bugs, birds and all plants... More

Sitting on the verandah of the lodge, overlooking the water hole, sipping a port, watching a herd of elephants grazing-we felt like Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. Below is a copy of an email I sent management at the end of our 4 day stay... Michael and I would like to send our gratitude to you... More

We are a family with 2 small children who adore Africa! Previously trips just as a couple we could 'wing it' with accommodation but with 2 kiddies under 3 we couldn't risk it, so after much research into child friendly game drives and lodges Riverbend came up time and time again as an excellent choice and it didn't disappoint. We... More

If yoiu are planning a Safari with kids and you want it to be near the Garden Route, then look no further. We opted for the Garden Route, as it is Malaria free. Riverbend was then recommended by the travel agent and i could not thank them more. The two interconnecting rooms were huge and utterly comfortable. Beds and Matrasses... More

Out for our first safari/game drive experience (having opted already for South Africa and within the driveable range of a two week roadtrip from Cape Town) we were not sure whether to go for the Addo Elephant National Park or to prefer a private game reserve. We decided to do both and see what we liked best. We started at... More

We arrived at lunch time with a friendly greeting by the staff, shown our rooms which were lovely. The six of us enjoyed lunch on the varandah which consisted of a salad. Later we met for tea and cake then were taken on our game drive. As this Lodge is in a concessionary area of Addo Park we were driven... More

The lodge is the perfect place to spend a couple of nights in the Addo Elephant Park. We felt like beeing part of the movie "Out of Africa". Although a bit expensive it was worth while staying there. Mike made it possible to see Lions, a black Rhino, Elephants, Buffalos, Meerkats and a lot of other animals. He is the... More

Loved everything about this place! We were greeting very warmly by Tariro and Darlington (our field guide). The lodge doesn't have many rooms, which makes it more perfect. Our room (8) was lovely, very large with the biggest bed I've ever seen! The food is delicious and served by extremely friendly staff. Everyone at Riverbend is friendly and make you... More