The lodge is a great place with great staff and lovely rangers. They go the extra mile to ensure you will have a memorable stay! They even got us out at night spontaneously to get a glimp of a lion that was around!! More

We slotted a three night stay here ino our itinerary on the strong advice of our travel agent [Alasdair at Fleewinter] who promised it would be a highlight. He was absolutely right...we enjoyed every minute. Well, okay, didn't positively enjoy the early morning starts [when Mike tried to get us to rise at 0430 to see some jackals we went... More

We had a great staying in River Bend Lodge. The accommodation was very cosy and the silence was beautiful. We really enjoyed our first safari's and we very much liked our guide Mike who really took great care of the nature by respecting the environment and animals. We surely recommend this experience to everyone! More

We have just spent a night at this delightful lodge next to Addo park. The room was very well appointed and quiet. The bathroom was a good size too. We had an executive suite. There is a decent sitting area too. The staff are friendly, hospitable and very attentive. The lodge is small enough to build up a good rapport... More

Our family holiday consisted of 2 kids (3 and 5 year old girls), mum, dad, nana and papa. Our aim was to enjoy our first ever trip to see wild life in South Africa. We chose River Bend based on tripadvisor reviews and thanks all to those who posted accurate feed back as our trip exceeded all our expectations. The... More

This was the absolute favourite part of our trip. From the moment we arrived Steff & her crew made us feel as we were the most vip guests they had ever had. So many small personal touches, from heated blankets on the morning game drive, warm towels & hot chocolate on the return to a note from the chef with... More

We recently stayed here for 2 nights and had a fantastic time. The lodge is a great escape, the staff attentive, the rooms out of this world and the food delicious. We went on two game drives a day - one day we were out for nearly 9 hours, nothing seemed to be too much hassle for our guide -... More

From the moment we drove through the gates to the time we left we felt throughly spoilt. Steff and her team were excellant making us feel very welcome and that nothing was too much trouble. The attenion to detail and personalised touches added to the overall experience. Steve, our game driver, was excellent and knew his subjects - ranging from... More

An absolute must . Having read the previous reviews, i can honestly say that the reviews are spot on. It was truly a magical experience in a magical enviroment . My hearty thanks to all for making our trip so special and a special thankyou to Darlington our guide. We were swept away by his passion alone! Tim 16/11/11 More