One of the Eastern Cape's premier reserves, a Shamwari Game Reserve safari is exclusive in both accommodation and game viewing. Discover a spectacular Big 5 experience, with incredible guiding really adding to this safari extravaganza. This stunning private reserve covers an impressive 25,000 hectares of glorious terrain, which can be explored through a number of exciting activities.
Assisted by a personal ranger enjoy spectacular game drives into the wilderness and exciting game walks. There's also the chance to relax with spa treatments and pay a visit to one of the conservation initiatives Shamwari supports.
Preserving the reserve's natural beauty and the wildlife that call it home is a strong focus for Shamwari, a principle firmly rooted in the famous Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary. Pay a visit to the two big cat sanctuaries and take-in a number of rescued animals, learning about their recovery and exactly what is being done to save Africa's wildlife.
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Stay in tented luxury at Bayethe Lodge in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Experience superb game viewing and dramatic scenery in this award winning reserve.
Small and intimate, Lobengula Lodge is part of the Big 5 Shamwari Private Game Reserve and affords guests breath-taking game viewing, comfortable accommodation and a tranquil setting.
A great property for families, from Shamwari Riverdene Lodge visit the Born Free and Animal Rehabilitation Centres, take in phenomenal Big 5 game viewing and stay in luxurious accommodation.
Discover the Big 5 from Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge. Set in the malaria free Shamwari Private Game Reserve enjoy breath-taking game viewing and luxury accommodation.
A beautiful Edwardian manor house set near the Bushmans River, Long Lee Manor offers plenty of history, phenomenal game viewing in the Shamwari Game Reserve and luxury accommodation.
Overlooking the Bushman's River Sarili Lodge is a luxurious property and the perfect base for exploring the magnificent Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
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