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Shamwari Private Game Reserve - Eastern Cape - South Africa

Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a Malaria free wildlife reserve situated in the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Shamwari is one of the most successful private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa coupled with responsible tourism and the most luxurious means of experiencing your African safari adventure. Situated in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Shamwari Game Reserve is the malaria-free, safari holiday you’ve been searching for.

Accommodating family, friends, or business associates, our facilities, coupled with our spectacular location and passion for the environment, make this an unforgettable destination. 

Shamwari Game Reserve incorporates 6 luxury lodges, all of which are 5 stars graded. Each one has its’ own unique energy and essence, designed in harmony with its surroundings, where guests can experience nature in supreme comfort.

A stay at Shamwari Private Game Reserve is one that will remain with you forever. Due to its location in the heart of the Eastern Cape, the reserve offers abundant wildlife, fauna, and flora exclusive to the area and unforgettable encounters with nature. 

Staying at Shamwari means you are participating in and experiencing an immensely successful conservation project, which returned the land to the rich biodiversity for which the region was once renowned.

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LONG LEE MANOR

GRACIOUS STYLE INSPIRED BY NATURE

Overlooking the magnificent plains of Shamwari you’ll find the exquisite Long Lee Manor. This lodge boasts Edwardian-styled suites and a stupendous rim-flow pool. Long Lee Manor redefines elegance in nature. The accommodation is tastefully designed to enhance its location, while the Manor House has been lovingly restored to pay homage to the area’s rich heritage, adding a bit of romance to any stay.

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BAYETHE SAFARI LODGE

AUTHENTIC LUXURY SAFARI EXPERIENCE

The name for this Shamwari lodge comes from the African greeting, pronounced “By-ye-ti”. The English translation for this word is “I salute you” and is one of the warmest welcomes in the African culture in this area of the country. For a luxurious, malaria-free experience, look no further than Bayethe Safari Lodge. A once-in-a-lifetime safari holiday, Bayethe Safari Lodge offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquillity, surrounded by the rich vegetation of the unique location.

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SINDILE SAFARI LODGE

TRANQUILITY & LUXURY @ SHAMWARI

Sindile, Shamwari’s new luxury tented camp is a secluded, luxury getaway set deep in the African veld. The camp mimics a solitary leopard’s sanctuary, blending with the surrounding bush while providing excellent vantages over the Bushman’s River and surrounding plains. The nine luxury free-standing tents are elevated above the surrounding bush, allowing uninhibited views, unsullied by any other man-made structures or light pollution. The harmonious, intimate design minimizes the environmental footprint.

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Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries

In partnership with actress, author and wildlife campaigner, Virginia McKenna’s Born Free Foundation, Shamwari Private Game Reserve designed the Animal Rescue and Education Centres to incorporate the sanctuary and educational facility.
Special Rates for small groups & last-minute bookings.
We will book all your Botswana flights & air transfers.

 

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EAGLES CRAG SAFARI LODGE

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY

A sophisticated safari experience, Eagles Crag provides exclusivity and spectacular views. Making efficient use of its idyllic setting, guests can immerse themselves in nature’s magnificent beauty and marvel at the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs that surround this luxurious property. Eagles Crag blends exclusive luxury with the unprecedented perfection that nature offers. To ensure an unforgettable experience, the lodge’s upper deck with aerial viewing pods, provide panoramic views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar. The nine suites blend sophisticated interiors with the natural surroundings.

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RIVERDENE FAMILY SAFARI LODGE

FAMILY RELAXATION

Riverdene Family Lodge has a welcoming ease and warmth and is a place where families are always at home and where guests become friends. Here you will enjoy sunsets under the expanse of the African sky, leaving you and your loved-ones with memories to treasure forever. Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, Riverdene Family Lodge overlooks the widespread bushveld of the Eastern Cape. The newly renovated lodge is the ideal place for families to bond for hours as gentle giants roam in the distance, while children can engage in the Kids on Safari programme.

** Best Bush Breaks Specials for South African Residents.

*Call us now on: +27216969615 or email us on [email protected]

Family Friendly Lodges - Exclusive Lodge Use - Special Offers for long stay - Pay for 3 Stay for 4 Nights.

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SARILI PRIVATE LODGE

EXCLUSIVE USE (MAX 10 PEOPLE)

Sarili is an oasis of exclusive luxury overlooking the grassy plains of Africa and the Bushman’s River, a sumptuous five-bedroomed lodge from where you and your family and friends can watch Africa’s iconic Big Five. Perched on the banks of the Bushman’s River, Sarili Private Lodge provides the perfect exclusive bush experience, with magnificent African wilderness at your doorstep. The modern interiors coupled with exclusive amenities, mean you’re never too far from superior comfort in the heart of the Eastern Cape.

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EXPLORER CAMP

ADVENTURES IN NATURE

During South Africa’s summer season, Shamwari Private Game Reserve expands its offering even further by opening the Explorer Camp. This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes guests on a guided walking safari of the surrounding land, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature. The Explorer Camp is discreetly fenced for safety reasons but retains true explorer ambiance. The tents are placed in close proximity without encroaching on the other tents’ privacy, while the camp is located on a plateau set among the only basalt and granite extrusions on Shamwari – a truly magical setting.

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LIVINGSTONE - SOUTH LUANGWA - LIUWA PLAINS - LOWER ZAMBEZI
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