Shamwari Game Reserve

Sprawled over nearly 50,000 acres, this malaria-free game reserve boasts seven lodges and Big Five game viewing. Experience ultimate luxury combined with responsible tourism.

Steeped in history, the land thrives with wildlife that once roamed freely on the Cape. The all inclusive lodges include: Edwardian-style Long Lee Manor; family friendly Riverdene Lodge; Bayethe Tented Lodge; Victorian homestead-style Bushmans River Lodge; Lobengula Lodge, set deep in the valley; luxurious Eagles Cragg; or the new Sarili Lodge.

Activities include visits to the Born Free Foundation Animal Rehabilitation Centre, twice daily game drives, walks, tennis and spa treatments.

Accommodation

All lodges ***** ALL INCLUSIVE

Long Lee Manor
Built in 1910, this restored Edwardian Manor House overlooks a waterhole and has two pools, a lounge, spa and gym.
15 rooms and suites feature airconditioning, television, telephone, tea and coffee facilities and en-suite bathroom.

Riverdene Lodge
This family friendly colonial-style lodge has two lounges, pool and barbecue area and welcomes children, with a supervised playground and children's activities.
Nine interleading rooms feature airconditioning, television, telephone, small lounge area, en-suite bathroom and private patio leading out to the landscaped gardens.

Bayethe Tented Lodge
With a large viewing area overlooking a waterhole, Bayethe is home to a lounge, boma and dining area.
12 tents each have airconditioning, en-suite bathroom, a private outdoor plunge pool and viewing deck. Premier tents are the ultimate in tented luxury and in addition feature a fireplace, television and hammocks.

Bushmans River Lodge
A Victorian homestead-style four bedroom lodge with river views, boma, pool and lounge with bar.
Four luxurious twin bedrooms feature airconditioning, television, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.

Lobengula Lodge
This classic, tranquil and ethical African lodge is set deep in the valley bushveld with dining room, boma, fantastic deck area, pool, sunken cocktail bar, wine cellar, spa and small fitness centre.
Six thatched suites each have airconditioning, television, telephone, indoor and outdoor shower, minibar and tea and coffee facilities. Three suites feature a private pool.

Eagles Crag
Nestled in the valley with contemporary African design, this lodge features a dining room, boma, cocktail bar, spa, lounge and library.
Nine luxurious rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, wall-to-wall glass doors and private plunge pool and deck with stunning cliffside views.

Sarili Lodge
New is exclusively for families, this environmentally-friendly independent thatched villa has a  swimming pool with shallow area, dining room, lounge and barbecue area. Childminders are available at extra cost.
Five kingsize and twin bedrooms feature airconditioning, telephone, minibar, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and private balcony or terrace.

Restaurants

All lodges feature in-house restaurant and guest bar

All Inclusive

• All meals
• Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Game drives in open game viewing vehicles with experienced rangers and guided walks.

Other details

Children under 12 years are permitted at Riverdene and Sarili Lodges only.

Facilities

•   Visits to the Born Free Foundation Animal Rehabilitation Centre
•   Twice daily game drives
•   Walks
•   Tennis
•   Spa treatments

Children's club

• Kids' Club at Riverdene with supervised playroom and day centre • Children's activities at Riverdene Lodge • Childminder available at Sarili Lodge (at extra cost) • 'Kids' on Safari' programme for children aged 4 and above • Children's

Swimming Pools

Riverdene Lodge, Sarili and Lobengula feature a guest pool whilst Long Lee Manor offers two swimming pools and Eagles Crag and Bayethe all have private outdoor plunge pools.

Location

On the Bushmans River, 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

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