Sarili Private Lodge - Shamwari Private Game Reserve - Eastern Cape - South Africa

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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Sarili Private Lodge Shamwari

Sarili Lodge in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a private oasis perfect for family friendly safaris, friends & groups boasting magnificent views of the Bushman’s River and the open plains. You can expect extreme comfort and magical sunsets along with a wildlife experience that will never evade your memories. With only five luxurious river view rooms this lodge offers initmate moments for a wonderful Big Five Safari Experience.
Sarili Private Lodge has 5 luxury rooms and can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests: Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, a private patio or balcony, a minibar, a coffee machine, an international dial phone, hairdryer, underfloor heating, a TV with select satellite channels, international fitted electric adapters, and an electronic safe.
Guided by our trained rangers, you can experience wildlife interactions unlike any other during our morning and afternoon game drives plus experience fauna and flora indigenous to the Eastern Cape Region on a professionally guided bush walk. The malaria-free area of the Eastern Cape is home to a host of beautiful birds, from tiny feathered friends to majestic birds of prey. In addition to spectacular game drives, Shamwari Private Game Reserve also offers professionally guided bush walks.
Sarili Private Lodge is family friendly and so people of all ages are welcome.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO SARILI LODGE, SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, EASTERN CAPE: Follow the N2 out of Gqeberha heading towards Grahamstown. Continue on the N2 until you reach a sign board for Shamwari Private Game Reserve and turn left towards Paterson on the R342. Travel 4km up the gravel road and enter at the Shamwari Private Game Reserve Born Free gate for Sarili Private Lodge. GPS co-ordinates: -33.5025963, 26.0503019

2026 Rates

01 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
R177,660.00 per villa per night  (up to 8 guests)
R19,050.00 per  additional guest per night  (up to 12 guests)

Rates exclude conservation fees:
R650.00 per adult per night
R300.00 per child per night (0-11 years)

Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

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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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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 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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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 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!!!!


Rate Includes

2 Game drives per/day; All meals; Private patio or balcony; Underfloor heating; WiFi connection; Air conditioning in each room; En-suite bathroom; Minibar; Complimentary transfers when flying direct to Shamwari

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