Shamwari
- Hotel only price from
- £283 per person per night
One of the most famous game reserves in South Africa, Shamwari sits in 25,000 hectares of magnificent bush land just a short drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to the world renowned Born Free Foundation, this private reserve offers breathtaking scenery and spectacular big five game viewing. Each of the accommodation options is unique and offers different benefits to families, couples, and small groups alike. For a truly luxurious and authentic game experience look no further than Shamwari Game Reserve.
Price includes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with two game drives per day.
Transfer/driving time
From Port Elizabeth, just over an hour.
Long Lee Manor (Silver+)
Built in 1910 this distinctive Edwardian style Manor house has 18 rooms in the house and surrounding gardens. Facilities include two pools, a spa and lounge. Accommodation is in 'luxury' rooms with air conditioning, TV and private bath/shower.
Riverdene Lodge (Gold)
A restored settlers home - now themed with an ethnic African interior. Facilities include a beautiful rim flow pool and two elegant lounges. All nine luxury rooms have en-suite facilities, a patio and air-conditioning.
Children are welcome. Game drives only for children over 6 years.
Bushmans River Lodge (Gold)
Intimate settlers home with a very homely feel. Facilities include outdoor plunge pool and thatched game viewing area overlooking the river. All three rooms have air-conditioning and private facilities.
Bayethe at Shamwari (Unique)
Luxury tented accommodation nestled along the river bank and camouflaged by trees, Bayethe offers ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each of the nine tents is air-conditioned and has en suite facilities, private plunge pool and viewing deck.
Lobengula at Shamwari (Platinum)
Hidden deep into the valley bushveld, this thatched ethnically decorated lodge offers guests a tranquil, luxurious and exclusive getaway. Facilities include a magnificent game viewing deck, pool bar, spa and gymnasium. Accommodation is in one of five very luxurious and traditionally African rooms with air-conditioning and private facilities.
Eagles Cragg (Platinum)
Premium lodge in a remote area. Facilities include spa, lounge and cocktail bar. All nine suites have air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, private deck with a small plunge pool and two wall to wall glass doors on two sides with uninterrupted views on the bush. Children under 16 are not permitted.
