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Shamwari Sindile
Sindile at Shamwari Private Game Reserve provides luxury tented accommodation within the wilderness.
From R 22 430 per person sharing, per night
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About the lodge
An overview of Shamwari Sindile.
Sindile at Shamwari Private Game Reserve provides luxury tented accommodation within the wilderness.
Highlights
- Secluded, luxury getaway set deep in the African veld.
- Provides excellent vantage points over the Bushman’s River and surrounding plains.
- Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a premier safari and holiday destination in South Africa’s ecologically and culturally significant Eastern Cape Province.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Sindile.
The Details
Nestled within the lush vegetation of Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Sindile at Shamwari Private Game Reserve provides luxury tented accommodation within the wilderness.
The luxurious lodge, catering to individuals over the age of 16, features nine premier tents, each with a private heated plunge pool.
Sindile, Shamwari’s new luxury tented camp, is a secluded, luxury getaway set deep in the African veld.
Named for the famed leopard of Shamwari, the camp mimics a solitary leopard’s sanctuary. It blends seamlessly with the surrounding bush while offering excellent views over the Bushman’s River and nearby plains.
"Sindile" is isiXhosa for "survivor," a testament to the celebrated leopardess that survived numerous lion maulings and went on to raise five litters of cubs.
This magnificent lodge, located on a hill deep in Shamwari, features nine premier tents. Each tent can accommodate two adults in either a king-sized or twin bed configuration.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, meals, selected local beverages, game drives, guided walks, tourism levy, and 15% VAT.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected local beverages, game drives and guided walks
R 22 430
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Full Board - All meals, selected local beverages, game drives and guided walks
R 25 330
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Shamwari Sindile Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Walking
Guided Walking Safari
Shamwari Sindile Lodge offers guided walking safaris on the reserve. Participants must be 16 years or older, and guests over 65 require a medical clearance certificate confirming fitness for a strenuous walk lasting up to 4 hours. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate.
Duration: up to 4 hours. Minimum age: 16 years. Guests over 65 require medical clearance certificate. Pregnant women not permitted.
- Availability
- Subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Shamwari Sindile backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Leigh-Ann was outstanding and very helpful in putting an itinerary together not just for a Safari but including internal flights and accommodation in Cape Town and all along the Garden Route. Would highly recommend using Safari.com for your South Africa trips especially if it is your first trip."
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