Shamwari Family Riverdene Lodge is designed to offer a relaxed space for families to bond and enjoy the outdoors.
Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is a 'home away from home,' nestled in the private and internationally recognized Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. The malaria-free game reserve boasts an incredible ecosystem that offers sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife, including the famous Big Five. Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is designed to provide a relaxed space where families can bond and enjoy the outdoors.
Each of the nine beautifully decorated inter-leading Luxury Suites features an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower, air conditioning, a lounge area with satellite television, a minibar, tea & coffee-making facilities, a microwave, a hairdryer, an in-room safe, and a private patio that leads into the landscaped gardens.
The lodge facilities include a lounge area, a bar with a fireplace, a dining room, an outdoor seating area, a swimming pool, and a play center for the kids.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a successful conservation story with a thriving wildlife population. The game reserve is home to lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, caracals, brown hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and other antelope species. Shamwari is also a bird lover's paradise with 250 species recorded.
Activities offered at the lodge include dawn and dusk open-vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, and visits to the Shamwari Rehabilitation Centre and education centers.
The Kids on Safari Adventure Centre keeps children entertained for hours with a wide selection of indoor and outdoor activities. The Adventure Centre features climbing towers, elevated walkways, zip lines, a toddlers’ play area, a maze, and a mini soccer field. The Adventure Centre is always supervised by a kids’ coordinator. Childminding is available at an additional cost for families traveling with children under 4 years of age, as they are not permitted on game drives.
Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is the ideal destination for families seeking a rewarding Big Five safari experience.
May 30, 2025
2nd trip through Safari.com
Candis Cloete was great to work with. We had so many requirements for our 3rd trip to Kruger. She met all our expectations and we are so excited for our trip to Sabi Sands May, 2026. We had a hiccup with the payment system, but their Finance Manager, Kelly, got involved and then immediately confirmed receipt of our payment. This is our second trip with Safari.com and we would recommend them to anyone wanting to book a safari.
May 13, 2025
Candis was really polite and helpful…
Candis was really polite and helpful and gave us some options we hadn't thought about.
May 11, 2025
Very helpful and responsive
Very helpful and responsive Candis Cloete was very helpful when it comes to booking and provided insightful information and making sure that we get the best out of the trip by letting us know the timings of the game drives. She is also very responsive and provisionally book our dates to ensure we are able to keep our dates. Great experience overall!