Bayethe Luxury Safari Lodge - Shamwari Private Game Reserve - Eastern Cape - South Africa

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. This canopy paradise provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views of the African bush.

Shamwari offers an array of experiences you can enjoy such as Game Drives, Birding, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Photographic Safaris and more.

Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.


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2026/2027 Rates

01 April 2026 – 30 September 2026
01 October 2026 - 31 March 2027
Luxury Tented Suite
R18,100.00 per person per night sharing
R23,530.00 per person per night single
R21,110.00 per person per night sharing
R27,450.00 per person per night single

*Rates exclude conservation fees: R650.00 per person per night 

Rate Includes

2 Game drives per/day; All meals; Private deck & plunge pool; Fireplace; WiFi connection; Outdoor shower; En-suite bathroom; Minibar; Complimentary transfers when flying direct to Shamwari

Bayethe Luxury Safari Lodge

For a luxurious, special & malaria-free safari experience in the Eastern Cape, look no further than Shamwari’s Bayethe Tented Lodge – a tented paradise offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in tranquillity, surrounded by spectacular views of the African bush. Guests are not only treated to a luxurious stay but are also able to enjoy Big Five dusk & dawn safari game drives in comfortable vehicles that provide one with panoramic views of nature and spectacular game viewing.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a malaria-free area, so you don’t need to worry about packing any preventative tablets or syrups, other than your personal prescription medication. To get the most out of your Eastern Cape visit, we recommend that you pack: Cameras, lenses and binoculars Light clothing for summer safaris Bathing suits for the pool areas Comfortable walking shoes Sunscreen and hats Warmer clothing for night game drives and winter stays
Game viewing is not affected by the weather, seasons or time of year. Animals are active 365 days a year. If there is something you are specifically looking to see, consult with one of Shamwari's safari experts upon making your booking. To experience the fauna and flora at Shamwari, guests are required to book into one of the luxurious lodges. Regrettably, Shamwari does not offer day drives or permit self-drives through the reserve. Additionally, it’s recommended that you bring warmer clothing along for the trip as it may get cold, regardless of the time of year.
Children 12 years or older are welcome at Bayethe Safari Lodge.
Driving directions to Bayethe Safari Lodge, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape Follow the N2 out of Gqeberha heading towards Grahamstown, bypassing the R342 turn-off. Continue along the N2 until you reach a sign board for Eagles Crag and Bayethe on the Sidbury Road. Turn left onto the gravel road and follow this road until you reach a T-junction. At the T-junction follow the sign boards to Bayethe. Lodge Co-ordinates: -33.4001998, 26.1843469

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