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.
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. The lodge offers its guests luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the 12 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.
The remarkably varied landscape and wildlife can be enjoyed with game drives, bird-watching, visits to wildlife rehabilitation sanctuaries and photography-focused safaris. Hidden amid the beautiful setting, guests may see lions, leopards, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, rhinos and many other species.