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Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

Shamwari Bayethe Tented Lodge

Shamwari is one of the high quality safari areas that are malaria free. If you are pregnant or unable to take malaria prophylactics, this is a great safari option for you. We do not think that this a true substitute to the wild areas of the greater Kruger National Park or Botswana's Okavango Delta.  — Mango's view

Malaria free Shamwari Game Reserve, encompassing 20,000 hectares, is a private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route

Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realization of one man's dream, and the success of many people's passion. Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 20,000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.

"By-ye-ti," is the welcoming salutation you will receive on your arrival at Bayethe Tented Lodge. This splendid stone walled and thatch roofed lodge lets guests absorb the pulse of the African bush from the viewing deck, framed by riverine trees and overlooking river pools where antelope venture a twilight drink and crowned eagles glide on the darkening sky. While sitting next to the boma fire, allow its crackling, a nightjar and the distant howl of a jackal to serenade you into relaxation.

Bayethe Lodge offers its guests luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the 9 tents are nestled along the bed of the river, camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tent is air conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck.

Includes: All meals, drinks (except imported spirits) & safari activities