River Bend Lodge

The fenced main lodge has a formal dining room, a central lounge, a library and a terrace overlooking a waterhole. Afternoon tea is served indoors or on the terrace. The more informal Day Room is equipped with a television and selected DVDs for all ages. The Lodge also has “River Bend mobile playrooms” which contain age-appropriate toys and equipment for children. There's a spa, a swimming pool, a small business centre for those who need to work. Wi-fi is available.

Eight spacious and beautifully furnished individual suites, their sliding doors opening to a patio area that faces outward to the bush, surround a garden containing centuries-old indigenous trees. All suites are air-conditioned, and each is equipped with a ceiling fan, safe, minibar, satellite TV and a lush en-suite bathroom. Families can choose to stay in a suite with interleading doors or at the exclusive-use villa with its own chef. The Honeymoon Suite has its own private veranda and plunge pool.

Activities are tailored to suit guests interests and schedules. They include personalised game drives, walking with giraffes, guided walks, tracking courses, birding, bush picnics and mountain hikes. Youngsters can take part in the "mini-rangers" programme, try baking with the chef, watch DVDs and enjoy the mobile playrooms. Spend time making the best of your images with the full-time photographer, and enjoy a treatment at the spa.