
What makes the zebra so interesting?
What makes the zebra so interesting? I will begin with the black and white of it all. A zebra’s stripy coat has developed for 2 interesting reasons, as suggested by scientists. Both as important as the other I think. Firstly to keep the zebra cool while spending hours grazing in the hot sun. The black…
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Lucky Lynx sighting
Have you ever watch a nature program and wished you could see some of the wondrous sightings or animal hunts in persons? To be amazed at the natural order of life unfold in front of your very eyes? That very opportunity presented itself at Areena Riverside Resort, a little while ago. An excited few Areena…
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History of Rondavel 1
Our popular Thatched Rondavel no 1 has an interesting history that you may not know. It started out as a farm reservoir supplying the only ablution block in the caravan park for the first four years or so. This was when Areena Riverside Resort was only a caravan park. When the water supply was changed…
read more >>Try some bird watching in your own Garden
Bird watching is an easy activity to do, and can be done from the comfort of your own home, you do not need to venture far. Encourage birds into your garden, by planting flowers to attract sunbirds, create water features, for bathing and drinking. Put up a bird feeder with wild bird seed, and enjoy…
read more >>Happy Fantastic Father’s Day!
Wishing all Fathers a very fantastic Father’s Day on the 21 June 2020! Areena Riverside Resort would like to send a special Father, Ed Rathbone, the Father of Areena, a big hug and thank you, for all that he does, as a dad, a boss and a friend. We celebrate together the gift that is…
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Areena visiting tortoises
Come meet Rambo, Randel, Pickle, Meryl, Bobby, Bruce and Tarzan’s Jane…. Areena’s walking shells, each one named, so we can keep track of who is who. Yes that’s right we have beautiful tortoises living among us in the wild calling Areena home, but roam freely between the neighbouring farms. If you are lucky enough one…
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AREENA LANDLINE 043 734 3055 TAKES WHATS APP MESSAGES
You are now able to communicate with us via what’s app, unlike conventional cell phones, our landline number is able to accept what’s app message, looking forwards to chatting on 043 734 3055.
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AREENA RESORT HOSTS FORD 4 X 4 TRAINING WITH AMATOLA WATER
I had the opportunity to join Amatola Water on their recent 4 x 4 training hosted by Ford Adventure Club at Areena recently. Many locals spotted the numerous vehicles in the game reserve over the few days that the training was hosted, and were curious as to what exactly was happening. The Level 1 training,…
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Sunset 5km Trail Areena Riverside Resort 20 December 2019
We are incredibly excited to partner up with Areena again for our 2019 Sunset Trail Series. The Sunset Trail Series is a 3 part series, featuring three trail runs, at three fantastic venues along the East Coast. Each of these runs are 5km long, and will start at 18h15, to ensure the runners enjoy the…
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Areena Adventure Team build, to celebrate the year end
Remember that saying: ‘work hard, play hard?” Well, Areena Riverside Resort has you covered, with our corporate team build activity, is perfect ‘play hard’, after all the ‘work hard’. Our Team Build is a perfect way to reward employees for their hard work or the perfect way to get the team motivated and ready for…
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The Inquisitive Ostrich
Some interesting facts about the inquisitive ostrich you may not know: Their diet consists mainly of roots, leaves, and seeds, and sometimes insects, snakes, lizards, and rodents. Sand and pebbles which they also eat, help them grind up their food in their gizzard, a specialized, muscular stomach. They are the largest and heaviest living bird,…
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Areena Adventure Village featuring Archery
Fancy yourself a modern day Robin Hood? Archery is an age old skill, an Olympic sport, a hunting technique and a lot of fun, when you have some amazing 3D animals to target. At Areena Adventure Village we have an array of 3D animals, or a conventional target to shoot at. It is a skill…
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