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Riverdene Family Lodge

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

FREEDOM rating: ★★★★★

Located on Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Riverdene is an exceptional family lodge with stylish, interleading rooms and lots of activities for all ages, including exciting game drives for those searching for the ‘Big 5’.

  • Private game reserve
  • Daily game activities
  • Luxury interleading rooms
  • Kids adventure centre and club
  • Relaxed, contemporary style

Your Stay at Riverdene Family Lodge

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One of the family-friendly lodges within Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Riverdene Family Lodge offers a relaxed safari setting with spacious accommodation tailored to families.

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Luxury Family Rooms

Riverdene Family Lodge offers four Luxury Family Rooms, each with its own private safari vehicle. There…

Riverdene Family Lodge offers four Luxury Family Rooms, each with its own private safari vehicle. There is one three-bedroom family suite (sleeping up to nine guests) with one wheelchair-accessible bedroom, and three two-bedroom family suites (sleeping up to six guests). Children aged 2–11 years are accommodated on sleeper couches, making these suites ideal for families travelling together.

Luxury Family Rooms

Riverdene Family Lodge offers four Luxury Family Rooms, each with its own private safari vehicle. There is one three-bedroom family suite (sleeping up to nine guests) with one wheelchair-accessible bedroom, and three two-bedroom family suites (sleeping up to six guests). Children aged 2–11 years are accommodated on sleeper couches, making these suites ideal for families travelling together.

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Facilities

Riverdene Family Lodge features a welcoming lounge and dining area, a swimming pool set within landscaped…

Riverdene Family Lodge features a welcoming lounge and dining area, a swimming pool set within landscaped gardens, and a supervised Kids on Safari programme designed to keep younger guests engaged. With dedicated staff, family-friendly spaces and private safari vehicles for each suite, the lodge ensures a comfortable and convenient safari experience for all ages.

Facilities

Riverdene Family Lodge features a welcoming lounge and dining area, a swimming pool set within landscaped gardens, and a supervised Kids on Safari programme designed to keep younger guests engaged. With dedicated staff, family-friendly spaces and private safari vehicles for each suite, the lodge ensures a comfortable and convenient safari experience for all ages.

Game Drive, Riverdene Family Lodge

Safari Experiences

A stay at Riverdene Family Lodge includes twice-daily game drives within Shamwari Private Game Reserve, enjoyed…

A stay at Riverdene Family Lodge includes twice-daily game drives within Shamwari Private Game Reserve, enjoyed in your family’s own private safari vehicle. Led by experienced rangers, these drives offer the chance to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife, with flexible timings to suit younger guests. Children can also take part in the engaging Kids on Safari programme, adding a fun and educational element to the experience.

Game Drive, Riverdene Family Lodge

Safari Experiences

A stay at Riverdene Family Lodge includes twice-daily game drives within Shamwari Private Game Reserve, enjoyed in your family’s own private safari vehicle. Led by experienced rangers, these drives offer the chance to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife, with flexible timings to suit younger guests. Children can also take part in the engaging Kids on Safari programme, adding a fun and educational element to the experience.

Game Drive, Riverdene Family Lodge

Your Stay at Riverdene Family Lodge Includes

All meals
Selected drinks
Two game drives daily

Flights & More Options

With FREEDOM, you can book your stay at Riverdene Family Lodge and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Riverdene Family Lodge

Safari Lodge

FREEDOM rating: ★★★★★

Children under 4 are not permitted on game drives.

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