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Riverside Lodge

Lodge Buffelsbadden · Eastern Cape
Riverside Lodge
Riverside Lodge
Riverside Lodge

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

Modern Double (Property View) RSL

Sleeps 2

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 patio

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R935

Family Suite with Kitchenette RIVER VIEW

Sleeps 3

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-suite with shower only. Accommodates 2 Adults + 2 Children

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities
From
R1,190

Budget Double Room RSL

Sleeps 2

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 Amenities
From
R1,752

Orangia Game Lodge Family Room

Sleeps 4

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 Amenities
From
R1,900

Orangia Game Lodge Double

Sleeps 2

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 Amenities
From
R1,320

Family Suite Kitchen Disable Friendly

Sleeps 3

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 disabilities, shower only. Maximum 2 Adults and 2 Kids

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities

Standard King Room RSL

Sleeps 2

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 fully sound proof.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R849

Budget King RSL

Sleeps 2

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 Sound Proof.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R808

Standard Twin RSL

Sleeps 2

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 are not fully sound proof)

Single x 2 Amenities
From
R808

Superior King Full River View (RSL))

Sleeps 2

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 beds) Max 2 Adults
On the Banks of the Orange River.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R999

Family Room Sleeps 5 RSL

Sleeps 5

From
R1,182

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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