RiverBend Lodge | Wolwekop 82, Addo 6105, Eastern Cape

Set in the Addo Elephant National Park, this upscale, low-rise lodge is a 4-minute walk from the Coerney River, and 10 km from Woodlands train station.

Featuring private patios, the genteel suites come with Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus minibars and safes. An upgraded suite includes a Nespresso machine and a private plunge pool. A villa adds a kitchen, a living area and another pool.

There's a refined restaurant and a wood-panelled bar, plus a lounge and a library. A lawn surrounds an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a spa and a playroom.