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The award-winning and exclusive Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge is positioned in a valley that is surrounded by the African bush. The lodge's design incorporates the use of thatch, stone and glass which blends seemingly with its surroundings.
The prestigious Shamwari Private Game Reserve covers 20 000 hectares of verdant bush along the Bushmans River in the Eastern Cape. The malaria-free reserve is home to five of the seven habitats found in South Africa, and its location close to the Garden Route, making a safari at Shamwari a perfect choice for those seeking to combine a tour of the Garden Route with a luxury Big Five safari.
The award-winning and exclusive Eagles Crag Lodge is positioned in a valley that is surrounded by the African bush. The lodge's design incorporates the use of thatch, stone and glass which blends seemingly with its surroundings.
The lodge boasts nine luxurious Suites which are individually named after different eagle species inhabiting the reserve. These spacious suites open up to bushveld with wall-to-wall glass doors on two sides, offering unrivaled views and lots of natural light. All the suites boast twin or king beds, en-suite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, overhead fans, hairdryers, minibars, bird spotting scopes, tea and coffee making facilities, international adaptors, and private wooden decks with plunge pools.
The lodge facilities include a lounge featuring a fireplace and big screen television, upstairs lounge with fireplace opening onto a terrace, a relaxation retreat with two therapy rooms, hydro bath, steam room and sauna; gift boutique, library and boardroom, and a business center with Wi-Fi access.
Enjoy early morning and evening game drives that are led by professional guides and guided game walks that afford up-close encounters with the smaller wondrous creatures of the African bush. Visits can be arranged to Shamwari's Born Free Foundation Animal Rescue Centre, Ian Player Rhino Awareness Centre, and the Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Shamwari is home to a variety of plants, birds, and animals. Guests frequently sight the Big Five during their stay, along with cheetah, caracal, wild dog and a variety of antelope. Evening game drives often reveal the more rarely seen nocturnal creatures, such as the hopping springhare, aardwolf, and brown hyena.
The Shamwari Game Reserve is the perfect place for bird lovers, boasting over 250 bird species. There are a number of raptor species including Black Harriers, Pale Chanting Goshawks, Black-shouldered Kites, Booted Eagles and Secretary Birds. The Bushman’s River meanders through the reserve providing a great refuge for kingfishers, darters, the African Shelduck, finfoots and the iconic African Fish Eagle.
Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxurious safari adventure.
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July 24, 2024
Candis was very patient and helpful
Candis was very patient and helpful. She worked with me on various pricepoints and dates of travel. We were abl to come to a great itin within a number of days.
July 20, 2024
Great experience setting up a safari
Great experience setting up a safari. Communication was prompt and Candis stayed within our budget. Excellent work.
July 19, 2024
Safari had a lot of tours to choose…
Safari had a lot of tours to choose from. I’m not a big fan of communicating via emails but they responded promptly! Candis reached out to us immediately and within 2 hours or so we knew which tour company we wanted to use.
Jul 25, 2024
Prompt responses to our queries and…
Prompt responses to our queries and always able to accomodate our requests
Jul 25, 2024
Leigh-Ann was awesome
Leigh-Ann was awesome! She listened to my requests and got it all set! She got my desires and requests Booked and set for my trip.
Jul 25, 2024
Helpful service
Fast response from Keith and helful guidance
Jul 25, 2024
Nicole was so helpful!
Nicole was great to work with! Super responsive and was able to make all the changes requested to accommodate our trip. She answered all my questions, and I wouldn't hesitate to use her for Safari vacations in the future.
Jul 24, 2024
Outstanding and professional performance by Pascal John
Pascal John quickly proved his professionalism as well as his in-depth and experienced knowledge of South Africa safaris. He demonstrated the ability to rapidly understand what I was looking for out of a safari trip and how to make that happen. He added real value to the process with his connections to lodging reservations at various lodges and arranged for an itinerary that is not possible to accomplish by oneself on the internet alone. For example, he was able to negotiate away for me a single supplement. He added immediate value and quickly/painlessly everything came together. This includes booking flights, ground transport, lodging and wildlife drives. I can without reservation recommend working with Pascal John at Safari.com.
Jul 24, 2024
Candis was very patient and helpful
Candis was very patient and helpful. She worked with me on various pricepoints and dates of travel. We were abl to come to a great itin within a number of days.
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful service and help from Tanya…
Wonderful service and help from Tanya who helped in making the booking.
Jul 23, 2024
It has been a pleasure to work with…
It has been a pleasure to work with your agent Leigh- Ann Croeser, she has been extremely helpful, responsive and if all your representatives are like her your company is in great shape!
Jul 23, 2024
Great service
Mel at Safari.com has been more than helpful helping us to choose the right Safari for our up and coming trip in November. She was very friendly, quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. I’m sure we will be communicating more nearer our travel date. Thank you Mel!
