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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Orange River Rafting Lodge in Kotzeshoop offers family rooms with garden views. Each unit includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and children's playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with an à la carte breakfast. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views. Local Attractions: Nababiep Nature Reserve is 11 mi away. Activities such as fishing, hiking, and kayaking are available in the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yvette
    South Africa South Africa
    The nature frendley and helpful staff.jaco.and baasie with our aravail the friendly lady at reception they made us feel at home.and the kitchen staff thanks for the pizza it was a bonus .
  • Melbran
    South Africa South Africa
    This is an excellent stop-over on route to or from Namibia! Very conveniently located less than 10km from the border post on the South Africa side. The setting is very tranquil - right on the bank of the might Orange River. The staff were very...
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a great location, the staff were really friendly. The room was cool- good air con, and comfortable. It’s well equipped and you can grab a beer by the river. Www.mindchampions.org (online English, chess, and science classes available)
  • Adolfo
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is excellent to unwind, the views from the veranda are breathtaking. The manager and workers there always happy to help and serve to our requests.
  • Anet
    South Africa South Africa
    Peaceful, tranquility and well organized. Food was fantastic and drinks always cold. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were air-conditioned witch made the stay even better specially in the extreme heat. Will definitely go back.
  • Alicia
    South Africa South Africa
    Very helpful staff and beautiful site. Staff helped us with car problems, filled our 15 liter water tank and was overall an amazing experience. Swimming pool, bar and facilities are incredible. Restaurant food is top notch and river rafting is...
  • Chrisna
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly staff and very helpful, clean accommodation, great beds and crispy linen, great tasting burgers at the restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful stay!
  • Alicia
    South Africa South Africa
    As per usual, we had a lovely stay, a great location, did some fishing from the small island , and the pool is awesome. Out of all the places alongside the Orange River - Orange river rafting lodge is def the best for us. Staff is always so...
  • Andrea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were very helpful and went out of there way to help us arrange a BBQ. Vaughn was was a legend and helped us a change a flat Tyre we couldn't get our spare out. This venue is screaming holiday vibes and truly makes you feel special.
  • Francois
    South Africa South Africa
    The pizza was awesome. The lower camp spots were wind free. Staff was friendly and the river is nice and safe for small children at the beach launch

Managed by Country Hotels

Company review score: 8.7Based on 4,039 reviews from 12 properties
12 managed properties

Company info

Country Hotels boasts a portfolio of 9 hotels throughout South Africa, focusing on the Northern Cape, offering value for money, high and standardised accommodation to all travelers be it for business or for those seeking to explore the country.

Property info

Comfortable, fully equipped self-catering wooden chalets and private campsites are perfectly located in the breathtaking natural landscape of the Orange River banks. Chalets Chalets are fully equipped with en-suite bathroom with shower, private braai area, air-conditioned, accommodate up to four persons and bedding is included. The kitchen area is equipped with a refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, electronic kettle, cutlery and crockery and tea and coffee are supplied with our compliments. Campsite Caravan and camping sites are private and on grass with a power point, light and a Braai area. Each campsite has an undercover camp kitchen with a table and benches and a sink with running water on a private lawn. Neat and comfortable ablutions blocks with hot water showers are close to all campsites.

Neighborhood info

Join us on a memorable excursion passing through the awesomely beautiful Richtersveld Nature Reserve. We offer multi-day river rafting packages on the lower Orange starting at base camp in Vioolsdrif, 680km from Cape Town. Our dedicated and qualified river guides assure every client of a safe, relaxed and fun filled experience whilst sharing their passion and knowledge of the local environment. A rafting trip on the Great Orange River between Vioolsdrif and Fish River Canyon offer a truly magical adventure of breathtaking and unique scenery and exciting rapids. We invite you to experience this exciting yet peaceful adventure with us. The perfect getaway to unwind and relax with family and friends as well as for corporate groups.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Badgers Grill
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

Orange River Rafting Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Orange River Rafting Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 08:00:00 and 22:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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