Waschbank River Lodge - Your Stay in Gariepdam

Waschbank River Lodge offers Double Rooms, Double Rooms with Garden View, Family Rooms, and self-catering Villas. All rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, refrigerators, and free toiletries. Many rooms have a patio or balcony overlooking the Orange River. The 6-sleeper chalet has three bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a braai area. Camping sites with manicured lawns and clean ablution blocks are also available.

The lodge's restaurant serves dinner and breakfast. Dinner options include Karoo lamb chops, fillet steak, and malva pudding. Guests pre-order their meals and choose a dining time so the food is ready upon arrival. Breakfast offers continental basics plus a cooked option. For early departures, the staff can prepare a takeaway breakfast pack.

The property has an infinity pool overlooking the river, open year-round. Guests can join game drives on the lodge's game farm, hike, cycle, fish, or walk along the river to an island. There is also a games room with billiards and darts, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Evening drinks on the deck are popular for watching the sunset.

Waschbank River Lodge sits on the banks of the Orange River, a short drive from the N1 highway. Norvalspont train station is 4 km away (5 minutes by car). Nearby attractions include the Gariep Dam, Lake Gariep Museum, and De Lance Country & Coffee Shop. The lodge is 2 km from Siphesonke Tavern. The setting is quiet, with birdlife and occasional monkeys.

The lodge provides free parking, 24-hour security with CCTV, and a generator during load-shedding. The shared lounge and terrace offer river views. A business centre and meeting/banquet facilities are available. The general manager, Zelmari Bloem, and staff assist with requests like horse riding for children or shipping forgotten items. Free WiFi is available in common areas.