Riverside Lodge

Bordering the Orange River, Riverside Lodge is situated in Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape, on the friendly N6 route. With spectacular scenery, our lodge offers the perfect getaway venue with accommodation for both business and leisure travellers. The lodge accommodation is comprised of 32 en-suite rooms, located in a beautiful garden, all overlooking the Orange River *Orangia Game Lodge=Central Reservations @ Riverside Lodge Adjacent to the Orange River just 3km from Riverside Lodge in Aliwal North on the friendly N6, Orangia semi self-catering luxury suite accommodation provides privacy and solitude for couples, businesses or a great breakaway for family groups visiting this special Lodge accommodation. Whether you are a couple looking for an exclusive, romantic, a family looking to occupy your little ones or a group with a diverse range of requirements, Orangia is the place *J.A.K. Strydom Private Nature Reserve: The J.A.K Strydom Private Nature Reserve (Central Reservations @ Riverside Lodge ) is situated 10km downstream from Aliwal North on the banks of the Orange River. Our self-catering lodge can accommodate up to twenty people. This exclusive malaria-free private Game Reserve offers 1200 hectares of indigenous beauty, just minutes away from the Riverside Lodge. Enjoy picnicking at one of the tranquil riverside picnic spots with a lapa and braai facilities on pre-arrangement. View any of our 21 species, including rare wildlife such as bontebok, njalas, gemsbuck, waterbuck, eland, zebra, kudu etc. from your veranda. The reserve also has an abundance of bird life to view or enjoy fishing for the elusive Yellowfish

Area Info

Aliwal North lies on the border of the Free State and Eastern Cape on the Friendly N6 route between Bloemfontein and East London. It is situated on the bank of the Gariep River (previously the Orange River). It is within an hour’s drive from Burgersdorp, Rouxville, Lady Grey and the Gariep Dam

Units and Rooms

Modern Double (Property View) RSL

Guests: 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

Family Suite with Kitchenette RIVER VIEW

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

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

Budget Double Room RSL

Guests: 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.

Family Room Sleeps 6 RSL

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

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

Orangia Game Lodge Family Room

Guests: 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

Orangia Game Lodge Double

Guests: 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

Orangia Game L Double with full bathroom

Guests: 2

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

Family Suite Kitchen Disable Friendly

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

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

Standard King Room RSL

Guests: 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.

Budget King RSL

Guests: 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.

Standard Twin RSL

Guests: 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)

Superior King Full River View (RSL))

Guests: 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.