Dining, deck and relaxation at River House Lodge

The Gallery Restaurant

Set beneath our viewing deck, the Gallery Restaurant pairs panoramic views of the Crocodile River with a fascinating piece of local history. Built around Malelane’s original pump station, this unique space allows us to sit remarkably close to the river, with expansive glass windows bringing the outdoors in. Sheltered from the elements yet immersed in the landscape, it’s where many of our evenings unfold.

This space can also be used as a conferencing facility with a built in screen.

The Boma

As the sun sets over the Crocodile River, the boma invites you to slow down, settle into the river sand and gather around the fire pit. With comfortable seating, the warmth of the flames and the wild just beyond, it’s a space made for sundowners, stories and unhurried evenings. And sometimes, the wildlife becomes part of the experience, with elephants and other animals wandering past just metres away.