Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari Game Reserve

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The story

A bit of Shamwari Game Reserve history.

Shamwari was founded by Adrian Gardiner in 1992, restoring depleted Eastern Cape farmland into the largest malaria-free Big Five private reserve in South Africa. Now part of the Mantis Collection (an Accor brand), it operates seven lodges across 25,000 hectares.

Shamwari Sindile
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Shamwari Sindile.

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Shamwari Sindile

Sindile at Shamwari Private Game Reserve provides luxury tented accommodation within the wilderness.

Best suited for

Big Five enthusiasts and honeymooners.

The character

Big 5Honeymoon

From ZAR 22,400 pps · per night

Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge
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Shamwari Eagles Crag
Lodge.

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Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge

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.

Best suited for

Big Five enthusiasts.

The character

Big 5

From ZAR 20,600 pps · per night

Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
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Shamwari Bayethe
Lodge.

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Shamwari Bayethe Lodge

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.

Best suited for

Big Five enthusiasts.

The character

Big 5

From ZAR 18,200 pps · per night

Shamwari Explorer Camp
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Shamwari Explorer
Camp.

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Shamwari Explorer Camp

Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve offers a unique walking experience ideal for guests looking for an adventurous and authentic option.

Best suited for

walking-safari travellers and Big Five enthusiasts.

The character

WalkingBig 5

From ZAR 9,800 pps · per night

Shamwari Long Lee Manor
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Shamwari Long Lee Manor.

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Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Shamwari Long Lee Manor was built in 1910 and is Shamwari’s flagship lodge.

Best suited for

Big Five enthusiasts and luxury seekers.

The character

Big 5Luxury

From ZAR 17,400 pps · per night

Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge
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Shamwari Riverdene Family
Lodge.

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Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge

Shamwari Family Riverdene Lodge is designed to offer a relaxed space for families to bond and enjoy the outdoors.

From ZAR 16,600 pps · per night

Shamwari Sarili Private Lodge
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Shamwari Sarili Private
Lodge.

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Shamwari Sarili Private Lodge

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.

Best suited for

luxury seekers and Big Five enthusiasts.

The character

LuxuryBig 5

From ZAR 22,200 pps · per night

The Shamwari Game Reserve way

Why Shamwari Game Reserve.

Malaria-free Big Five with seven distinct lodge styles makes Shamwari the easiest single-reserve fit for families with young children.

The Born Free big-cat sanctuary on the property is open to guests. A rare conservation experience tied to a major safari brand.

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