Shamwari Game Reserve Safari
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.
Shamwari Game Reserve Highlights
- Personal rangers deliver phenomenal Big 5 safari experiences
- A range of luxury properties in which to stay
- A strong basis in conservation with the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary
- Exciting game drives and game walks across 25,000 hectares of wilderness
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.
Selected Shamwari Game Reserve itineraries
Our favourite itineraries, showcasing the best of Shamwari Game Reserve
Cape Coast Self Drive
- Days
- 15
- Cost Per Person
- Cost Per Person: from $5,160 (Includes international flights from JFK)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Locations
- Cape Town, Winelands, Knysna, Shamwari Game Reserve
Luxury Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Family Holiday
- Days
- 15
- Cost For Family of 4
- Cost For Family of 4: from $17,340 (Includes international flights from JFK)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Locations
- Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay, Shamwari Game Reserve
Cape Town, Safari and Dubai holiday
- Days
- 13
- Cost Per Person
- Cost Per Person: from $4,880 (Includes international flights from JFK)
- Countries
- South Africa, United Arab Emirates
- Locations
- Cape Town, Dubai, Shamwari Game Reserve
Ultimate Cape Self Drive
- Days
- 16
- Cost Per Person
- Cost Per Person: from $4,860 (Includes international flights from JFK)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Locations
- Cape Town, Winelands, Hermanus, Knysna, Shamwari Game Reserve
The Best of East and West Cape
- Days
- 15
- Cost Per Person
- Cost Per Person: from $4,880 (Includes international flights from JFK)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Locations
- Cape Town, Winelands, Amakhala Game Reserve, Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve Accommmodation
- Featured Accommodations
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Shamwari Bayethe Lodge Client Score: 5Learn more
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.
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Shamwari Villa Lobengula Client Score: Not yet ratedLearn more
Small and intimate, Villa Lobengula is part of the Big 5 Shamwari Private Game Reserve and affords guests breath-taking game viewing, comfortable accommodation and a tranquil setting.
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Shamwari Riverdene Lodge Client Score: 4.5Learn more
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.
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Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge Client Score: 3Learn more
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.
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Shamwari Long Lee Manor Client Score: Not yet ratedLearn more
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.
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Shamwari Sarili Lodge Client Score: 5Learn more
Overlooking the Bushman's River Sarili Lodge is a luxurious property and the perfect base for exploring the magnificent Shamwari Private Game Reserve.