River Hill Lodge

River Hill Lodge is a small private lodge located in a natural bushveld environment on the Komati River. The conference centre, bar lounge and swimming pool provide spectacular views of the Komati River, golf course and Kruger National Park. We offer our guests a brand of hospitality which we believe is special and unique in many ways.

The five Lodge Chalets are air-conditioned with upmarket furnishings, queen-size beds, twin beds, full bathrooms with Victorian-style slipper baths and under-cover wooden decks. These chalets are not self-catering but do have tea and coffee facilities and bar fridges.

The two Self-catering Chalets are along the same lines as the Lodge Chalets. These units are fully equipped and have three air-conditioned bedrooms. The main bedrooms are all equipped with queen-size beds, single beds and full en-suite bathrooms. The remaining two bedrooms are equipped with single beds and share the second bathroom. There are two extra beds in the lounge, which also offers DStv. Each unit has its own braai area.

The glass conference centre is nestled in the bush and it offers air-conditioning. It is fully equipped for up to 20 delegates. Meals are either served in the open or stone dining rooms. Larger groups can choose to have a braai in our boma where the night sky is your ceiling.

We offer professionally guided tiger fishing trips and tours to the Kruger National Park, Swaziland, Maputo and the escarpment; advance booking is essential. We can also arrange elephant rides, microlight flights, quad biking and horse riding.

Komatipoort is a railway junction and border town so train and vehicle noise is unavoidable

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Reviews

  • "Great overnight stop"

    02 January 2020

    "Comfortable accommodation and friendly host"

  • "Great access to the southern Kruger"

    30 September 2018

    "Great position just south of Crocodile Bridge entrance of the Kruger NP. The individual chalets are well appointed although the family chalets could be updated. Owner extremely helpful and accommodating. Local restaurant Tamborina was wonderful. Anyone booking needs to be aware of proximity to rail line."

  • "July breakaway"

    15 July 2017

    "Privacy and tranquility"

  • "Venue great, pity about the train & road noise"

    16 July 2016

    "We had a good stay at River Hill Lodge. We usedthe lodge as a stop over on the way through to Xai Xai in Mozambique. The staff, facilities and the chalet were excellent. The pub/lookout over the river is especially excellent.The only concern we had was the amount of noise experienced. The lodge is very close to both the main N4 road and the railway line between RSA and MOZ. Therefore the whole night one experiences a lot of road and railway noise due to all the truck and train traffic heading to and from the border."

  • "Comfortable but noisy accommodation"

    10 July 2014

    "The owners of River Hill Lodge are very welcoming and have provided very comfortable, well appointed rooms. The bar area and pool has a beautiful view over the river. The units are all situated on or very near a railway line, and are only 500m from the N4 highway, so traffic and train noise is quite substantial. We were in lodge/room 3 which has the Jojo tank situated just behind it, during the day one is not very aware of the pump noise or the filling of the Jojo, but at night, every time anyone in the resort uses water, there is a very distinct noise of water swooshing into the Jojo tank (sounds like a toilet being flushed) combined with the whine of the pump while it switches on to fill the Jojo. It is possible that the noise from the Jojo does not affect the other units. While it is a comfortable stay, the noise factor would prevent us from returning.<br><b>Establishment's Response:</b><br><i>This time of year when the wind blows from the N4 highway the heavy traffic to the Border can be noisy. The pressure pump which the guests also found to be a problem has already been resolved. The on/off of the pump was due to a very bad leak at a pipe fitting. Normally the pump very seldom goes on after 10:00pm because it only comes on after guests use water and by then most people are asleep. We apologise for this inconvenience.</i>"

  • "Overnight at River Hill Lodge"

    07 January 2013

    "We stayed over at the lodge on 20/12/2012 on the way to Mozambique and again on 4/01/2013 on the way back home and had a great experience on both occasions. The hospitality is fantastic and the rooms are excellent. Richard and Michelle really know how to put their guests at ease on their break during the long journey."

  • "Beautiful"

    03 January 2011

    "We stayed there for three nights. The place is really beautiful. The service was awesome. I will be going back this year."

  • "Superb accommodation"

    23 March 2010

    "As local South Africans, we are impressed. One cannot ask for more. Clean and well maintained units, superb accommodation. This is real value for money. To the management and staff at River hill, thanks for a fantastic stay and warm welcome. We will be back."

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    09 January 2010

    "I was incredibly impressed with their hospitality and service!"

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    09 January 2010

    "I was incredibly impressed with their hospitality and service!"

  • "Overwhelmed by the hospitality"

    30 November 2009

    "Not enjoyed, I guess the word "enjoyed" is an understatement. River Hill Lodge was one of the most welcoming accommodation visited my crew and I were overwhelmed by the hostility received. Big up to Thabiseng (Carol) and Richard keep it up guys. What a wonderful place they have and thank you too for booking the game drive for us. "

  • "Overwhelmed by the hospitality"

    30 November 2009

    "Not enjoyed, I guess the word "enjoyed" is an understatement. River Hill Lodge was one of the most welcoming accommodation visited my crew and I were overwhelmed by the hostility received. Big up to Thabiseng (Carol) and Richard keep it up guys. What a wonderful place they have and thank you too for booking the game drive for us."

  • "Fabulous"

    29 September 2009

    "River Hill Lodge was wonderful. The owners went out of there way to make us feel welcome, and it is indeed one that we will continue to use in the future."

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    28 September 2009

    "We had a three day stay at River Hill Lodge which we thoroughly enjoyed.Richard was a very friendly and helpful host.We stayed in a self catering chalet which was immaculate and all our needs were met.Would definitely recommend the lodge to all our family and friend.Lovely stay and would definitely go back in the future"

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    28 September 2009

    "We had a three day stay at River Hill Lodge which we thoroughly enjoyed.Richard was a very friendly and helpful host.We stayed in a self catering chalet which was immaculate and all our needs were met.Would definitely recommend the lodge to all our family and friend.Lovely stay and would definitely go back in the future"

  • "Fantastically equipped"

    17 June 2009

    "Access into the Kruger is ideal from the River Hill Lodge.Best part of the park to see all the big 5, cheetah, hyena and much more.The stay was made perfect with the wild life sightings.The unit is fantastically equipped for self catering."

  • "Fantastically equipped"

    17 June 2009

    "Access into the Kruger is ideal from the River Hill Lodge. Best part of the park to see all the big 5, cheetah, hyena and much more. The stay was made perfect with the wild life sightings. The unit is fantastically equipped for self catering."

  • "1 night stop "

    29 January 2009

    "On the way to Mozambique we made a stop over. The view from Lodge's bar is astonishing, the staff is really friendly and gave us really useful advices for our Mozambique holiday.The rooms are clean and nice, the supper is tasteful"

  • "1 night stop"

    29 January 2009

    "On the way to Mozambique we made a stop over. The view from Lodge's bar is astonishing, the staff is really friendly and gave us really useful advices for our Mozambique holiday.The rooms are clean and nice, the supper is tasteful"

  • "Lekker gebly"

    06 October 2008

    "Ons het baie lekker gebly, de airconditioning was baie lekker, raas nie baie nie,die kos was ook baie lekker, sowel die aand ete en ontbyt. Alles was baie skoon in die huisie en in die tuin, ook die swembad ens.Ons sal in die toekoms weer gebruik maak van River Hill LodgeRiver Hill Lodge is ook baie lekker kort by die Kruger Wildtuin om een dagbesoek daar te doen"

  • "Lekker gebly"

    06 October 2008

    "Ons het baie lekker gebly, de airconditioning was baie lekker, raas nie baie nie,die kos was ook baie lekker, sowel die aand ete en ontbyt. Alles was baie skoon in die huisie en in die tuin, ook die swembad ens.Ons sal in die toekoms weer gebruik maak van River Hill LodgeRiver Hill Lodge is ook baie lekker kort by die Kruger Wildtuin om een dagbesoek daar te doen"

  • "Recommended"

    05 May 2008

    "Lovely chalets - beautiful inside, veryneat and comfortable!Can definitely recommend this location."

  • "Excellent."

    17 March 2008

    "Richard and Michelle were exceptional.Ria, their manageress was also really special and all of them made our stay a memorable one.Will definitely recommend River Hill to friends and family."

  • "Excellent hosts"

    02 May 2007

    "We had a wonderful stay at the Lodge and would recommend it.Richard and Michele are excellent hosts and very helpful, we hope to see them again soon."

  • "Absolutely amazing"

    10 April 2007

    "This was one of the most enjoyable holidays that I have ever had. The place is nice and private. And most of all the hospitality was fantastic. I will definitely return."

  • "Highly recommended"

    17 November 2006

    "What a wonderful lodge.Wish I could stay longer, but I will definitely go back."

  • "Fantasties."

    28 August 2006

    "Dit is ongelloflik mooi en die diens was puik. Dankie Michele en eggenoot ons het dit baie geniet."

  • "Storms staying at River Hill Lodge"

    14 August 2006

    "Thanks we had a very pleasant stay at the River Hill Lodge.Richard and Michelle are the perfect hosts. Will visit again in the Future."

  • "Self catering cottage"

    04 July 2006

    "Cottages very spacious. Good base from which to visit Maputo and Kruger Park. Komatipoort Golf Course is in good condition."

  • "Absolutely beautiful."

    02 May 2006

    "The hosts were incredibly helpful and they made our stay pleasurable."

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    02 May 2006

    "We really enjoyed our stay with Michelle and her team at River Hill Lodge - I recommend them highly and will go there again anytime - real value for money.Michelle and her husband are very friendly - the chalets are really clean and well equipped - the stay was fantastic"

  • "River Hill Lodge"

    02 May 2006

    "We really enjoyed our stay with Michelle and her team at River Hill Lodge - I recommend them highly and will go there again anytime - real value for money. Michelle and her husband are very friendly - the chalets are really clean and well equipped - the stay was fantastic"

  • "Absolutely beautiful."

    02 May 2006

    "The hosts were incredibly helpful and they made our stay pleasurable."

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