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Riverside Lodge

Lodge Buffelsbadden · Eastern Cape

About

Self-catering riverside accommodation in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, with 32 rooms within a private nature reserve featuring wildlife viewing and conference facilities.

Accommodation

Riverside Lodge features 27 Standard Rooms and 5 Luxury Rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Standard Rooms have showers; Luxury Rooms offer private lounges, double beds, and sleeper couches with either showers or bath and shower combinations.

Facilities

Orange Gecko Restaurant (fully licensed) serves breakfast and river-view meals; lunch packs available. Pub and Grill offers flame-grilled steaks and pizzas. Riverside Deli. Riverside picnic spots with lapa and braai facilities. Professional conference facilities. Birdwatching and Yellow fish fishing available.

Location & Surroundings

On the Orange River banks 10km downstream from Aliwal North on the N6, Riverside Lodge sits within the 1200-hectare J.A.K Strydom Private Nature Reserve. The malaria-free reserve features 21 wildlife species and abundant bird life.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Standard Room

En-suite shower. Rates from R879 single or R499.50 per person sharing (2 people). Additional adults R200 per night. Children 4–13 years R100 per night. Children 0–3 years free.

From
R879

Luxury Room - Double with Lounge

1 double bed, private lounge, sleeper couch, and en-suite shower. Rates from R989 single or R599.50 per person sharing.

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R989

Luxury Room - Family

1 double bed, 2 single beds, sleeper couch, and en-suite bath and shower. Rates from R989 single or R599.50 per person sharing.

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R989

Orangia Family Suite

Luxurious family suite (Rooms 1 & 4 of Orangia Game Lodge) with double bed, sleeper couch, and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Includes kitchenette with microwave and bar fridge, tea and coffe

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,399

Modern Double (Property View) RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE: En-suite room with Double Bed and a shower only with partial/no River View. All Rooms are on the Ground Level with air conditioning, bathroom amenities, coffee/tea facilities and a

Double x 1
From
R1,100

Family Suite with Kitchenette RIVER VIEW

RIVERSIDE LODGE FULL RIVER VIEW DOUBLE BED SUITE: With a double bed, a sleeper couch and kitchenette facilities (SELF-CATERING),full river view with a balcony facing the Orange River. Rooms en-suit

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,250

Budget Double Room RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE. Double Bedroom with en-suite shower. The room has no view and is on the Ground Level of our Wooden Double Story Building which is not fully sound proof.

Double x 1
From
R990

Family Room Sleeps 6 RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE Family Room includes a King Size Bed, 2 Single Beds, Sofa Bed with bath and shower. SLEEPS MAX 6 Partial River View Room 17 Ground Floor Room 26 Upper Level

King x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,390

Orangia Game Lodge Family Room

ORANGIA GAME LODGE Luxurious Suites with Double Bed, Kitchenette Area, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Situated 6km from Riverside Lodge on the N6 towards Bloemfontein

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,900

Orangia Game Lodge Double

ORANGIA GAME LODGE Luxurious Suite with double bed, kitchenette area, en-suite bathroom with shower. Situated 6km from Riverside Lodge towards Bloemfontein on the N6

Double x 1
From
R1,320

Orangia Game L Double with full bathroom

ORANGIA GAME LODGE Luxurious Suites with Double bed, Kitchenette area, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Situated 6km from Riverside Lodge on the N6 towards Bloemfontein

Double x 1
From
R1,680

Family Suite Kitchen Disable Friendly

Full River VIEW Disability Friendly Family Room RSL Room includes one double bed and a sofa bed. Perfect for a small family of max 4. Includes a small lounge + kitchen. Room caters for clients with di

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,250

Standard King Room RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE STANDARD KING Room without River View. King size bed with shower only. Perfect option for those seeking a more affordable option. Ground Level rooms. Note: Wooden Buildings are not

King x 1
From
R999

Budget King RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE Standard King Rooms include one King Size Bed and a Shower only. These rooms have partial/NO River Views. Room 23 Is on the Upper Level. Kindly note Wooden Buildings are not Fully Soun

King x 1
From
R900

Standard Twin RSL

RIVERSIDE LODGE Standard Twin include 2 Single beds and Partial/NO River View. These rooms have a Shower only. Upper Level Rooms: 22,24,25,27,28,29 & 30 Lower Level Rooms: 16,18,21 (Wooden Building ar

Single x 2
From
R950

Superior King Full River View (RSL))

RIVERSIDE LODGE Superior King Room with FULL RIVER VIEW. These rooms include King-size bed/can be converted to 2 Single Beds plus desk and en-suite Shower only. (Please specifically request single bed

King x 1
From
R1,175

Location

Address

N6 Route adjacent to Hertzog Bridge, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape

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Directions

Situated on the banks of the Orange River adjacent to the Hertzog bridge on the N6 route, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

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Activities

Bird Watching Fishing Game Viewing Riverside Picnics

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Braai Facilities Children's Play Area Conference Facilities Kitchen

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