South Africa
The Island River Lodge
From $46 /person
Serene oasis, Blyde River views, natural harmony, and riverside tranquility
Nestled on a private island amidst the Blyde River's embrace, The Island River Lodge offers a serene escape. With Rhodesian Teak decking, an infinity pool, outdoor dining, and cozy lookout points, it seamlessly blends with nature. Enjoy evenings by the riverside boma, serenaded by trumpeter hornbills and the soothing sounds of the Blyde River rapids.
Nestled on a private island amidst the Blyde River's embrace, The Island River Lodge offers ...
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Chalet 1
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2Chalet 1, closest to the main area, features an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor showers, a lounging bathtub, toilet, twin vanity, fan, mosquito spray, net, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and South African power outlets. It offers a Rhodesian Teak decking and balcony with outdoor seating.
Chalet 2
1•2Chalet 2 features an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a lounging bathtub, toilet, and twin vanities. Enjoy the Rhodesian Teak decking and balcony with outdoor seating.
Chalet 3
2•2Chalet 3, opposite the main area, features an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Equipped with a fan, mosquito spray, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and outdoor seating on the Rhodesian Teak balcony.
Chalet 4
2•2Chalet 4, opposite the main area, offers an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Amenities include a fan, mosquito spray, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and a Rhodesian Teak balcony with outdoor seating.
Tent 1
1•2Tented Unit 1 features a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower. Guests have access to a communal boma and braai area with a kitchen, and the unit is wheelchair accessible via a ramp.
Tent 2
1•2Tented Unit 2 offers twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests enjoy access to a communal boma and braai area with a fully functioning kitchen.
Tent 3
1•2Tented Unit 3 features a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests also have access to the communal boma and fully equipped kitchen.
Tent 4
1•2Tented Unit 4 offers twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests also have access to the communal boma and fully equipped kitchen.
Chalet 1
1•2Chalet 1, closest to the main area, features an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor showers, a lounging bathtub, toilet, twin vanity, fan, mosquito spray, net, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and South African power outlets. It offers a Rhodesian Teak decking and balcony with outdoor seating.
Chalet 2
1•2Chalet 2 features an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a lounging bathtub, toilet, and twin vanities. Enjoy the Rhodesian Teak decking and balcony with outdoor seating.
Chalet 3
2•2Chalet 3, opposite the main area, features an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Equipped with a fan, mosquito spray, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and outdoor seating on the Rhodesian Teak balcony.
Chalet 4
2•2Chalet 4, opposite the main area, offers an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Amenities include a fan, mosquito spray, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, USB charging, and a Rhodesian Teak balcony with outdoor seating.
Tent 1
1•2Tented Unit 1 features a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower. Guests have access to a communal boma and braai area with a kitchen, and the unit is wheelchair accessible via a ramp.
Tent 2
1•2Tented Unit 2 offers twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests enjoy access to a communal boma and braai area with a fully functioning kitchen.
Tent 3
1•2Tented Unit 3 features a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests also have access to the communal boma and fully equipped kitchen.
Tent 4
1•2Tented Unit 4 offers twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and vanity. Guests also have access to the communal boma and fully equipped kitchen.
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