Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Highlights

• Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a premier safari and holiday destination in South Africa
• Newly redesigned lodge boasts Edwardian styled suites and a stupendous rim-flow pool
• Abundant wildlife, fauna and flora exclusive to the area

You should know

• Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted at the lodge.
• Children over the age of 12 years are considered adults and will pay the applicable adult rate.
• Persons under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any walking safaris.

The detail

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.

Shamwari Long Lee Manor was built in 1910 and is Shamwari’s flagship lodge. This magnificent Edwardian five-star manor has been beautifully restored and offers a colonial experience in the heart of the African bush. Long Lee Manor offers exceptional comfort, a personalized service and spectacular views of the waterhole and plains that sweep down to the Bushman’s River.

The accommodation is tastefully designed to enhance its location,while the Manor House has been lovingly restored to pay homage to the area’s rich heritage, adding a bit of romance to any stay

The facilities offered at the manor include two swimming pools, a relaxation retreat, fitness center and steam room, dining room, outdoor boma, conference facility, and gift boutique.

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. The reserve is home to 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 Long Lee Manor is ideal for couples, large families and groups looking for a private luxury safari getaway.

Price includes

• Accommodation, all meals, high tea, tea and coffees, bottled water, guided bush walks, and twice daily game drives with local beverages.