Riverdene Lodge

A colonial African experience in an elegantly restored frontier homestead.

The colonial-style, Riverdene Lodge with nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim flow pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns and jungle gym facility ensures entertainment for the whole family. Rooms are fully air-conditioned; all feature television, telephone and small lounge area, en-suite sandstone bathroom and private balconies leading onto the landscaped gardens.

There are two elegantly furnished casual lounges as well as a magnificent rim flow swimming pool to entice guests to relax and restore their energy. The lounge opens onto an outdoor barbecue area. Meals can also be taken in the spacious dining room or the magnificent stone boma under thatch with a deck overlooking the Bushmans River. The Shamwari wine list is especially selected and includes a choice of 12 red and 12 white South African wines. A further selection of rare and fine wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars are on offer from the humidor. 

As with all the lodges at Shamwari, guests receive personal attention from their assigned rangers for the duration of their stay.

Accommodation at Riverdene Lodge

• Restored settler lodge with 9 luxury suites, all with own individual patio
• 1 x disabled-friendly room
• Air-conditioning (hot & cold), ceiling fan
• Satellite T.V. in all rooms
• International direct dial
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Hairdryers
• Private safe facilities
• Fitted International adaptors

• A truly unique, educational and fun family safari
• Swimming pool
• Internet Access
• Indoor & outdoor dining facilities
• Beautiful garden to relax in
Lapa overlooking Bushmans River for outdoor dining or game viewing
• Guests can book spa treatments at the Long Lee Manor
• Spa
• Personal ranger service – only 6 passengers per vehicle
• Gift Boutique
• Perimeter electric fence

• Children’s co-ordinator
• Child minding facilities
• Children's gift pack
• Visit to the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Rescue Centre
• Exclusive visit to the Shamwari Wildlife Hospital.
• Themba the orphan elephant.
• Visit to Shamwari Film Studio
• Childrens Activities
• Children’s menu available