Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa
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Price Level Key:
| Safari camps & resorts | City Hotels | |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $300-500 | |
| Silver | $500-800 | $100-200 |
| Gold | $800-1200 | $200-400 |
| Platinum | $1200+ | $400+ |
| Based on high season rates (non-Christmas) | ||
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 Opinion
Shamwari Game Reserve is a private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. 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. The reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.
Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. This splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush. Long Lee Manor accommodates 38 guests in 18 elegant en-suite rooms, all with air conditioning and heating, as well as family suites for the children. The decor has an understated elegance that creates an oasis of style and comfort amid the African wilderness. Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room or around the open blazing fire at the Barn. Between game drives, guests can laze around one of the two pools, relax in the beautifully appointed garden lounge, or experience a rejuvenating treatment in the spa. A river lapa is an outdoor option for meals.
Activities include daily morning and evening game drives, guided nature walks, and village cultural visits. White and black rhino, buffalo, cheetah, hippo, elephant, leopard, lion, and even wild dog can be spotted.