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Surrounded by the Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Bayethe Tented Lodge is one of their five star retreats, offering a wonderfully luxurious experience in the heart of this spellbinding reserve. Here you can relax in vast private tents, with a great selection of bush facilities on hand to ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay whilst knowledgeable guides try to find you the elusive Big Five. There is only one restaurant, but it offers a great array of cuisine including a few theme nights. One of the most popular is the ‘braai’ night, a traditional South African barbecue. There is a small outdoor swimming pool with deck area, but as each of the tents has its own plunge pool, Bayethe doesn’t really need anything bigger. There are only 12 tents at Bayethe Tented Lodge, each nestled away in the vegetation to ensure privacy and seclusion, the ideal place to spend your down time by the fireplace before game drives, taking a dip in the plunge pool or relaxing on your deck. Each tent has an outdoor shower and indoor bath and three of the tents also have indoor showers.
Eagles Crag is Shamwari’s most opulent lodge. There are only nine suites – meaning there's only 18 guests at any one time –and the service is impeccable. From the moment you arrive you’ll be well taken care of and should you want for anything, you’ll find it swiftly delivered. Dining takes place within the dining room and also around the camp fire in the boma. You’ll take some meals with your vehicle group, including your guide which can be a great time to learn all about the wildlife you saw that day or want to see during your stay. There's plenty of space for unwinding including an upstairs lounge and bar with an open terrace, and a downstairs lounge with a large television and billiard table. There is also a wonderful spa, with a great range of treatments on offer to further enhance your luxury stay in the midst of the African bush. Each Suite is pure luxury, with a heated plunge pool surrounded by decking with a bird-spotting scope, as well as all your modern conveniences. Television-free Suites means no distractions from the greatest wildlife show going on right outside your Suite.
The beautifully refreshed Long Lee Manor gives its guests a different experience to the rest of the Shamwari Game Reserve. A luxury restored Edwardian Manor House originally built in 1910, it overlooks the busy plains of Shamwari, where you can sit on the manicured lawns and watch the wildlife. Following its renovation, a spa with three treatment rooms for post-game drive massages, a fitness centre and a large rim-flow pool overlooking the water hole complete with a poolside bar.
Peace, seclusion and little more than the sounds of the African bush await you at this newly-refurbished and once-private lodge. Lobengula’s small size, intimate atmosphere and out-of-the-way setting make it an unrivalled haven for couples, and in particular honeymooners. You’ll truly be in for a classical African experience and feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to the golden age of safaris. Think thatched buildings, a cosy vibe and levels of service are exactly what you would expect from such a small and exclusive hideaway. Game drives in the prestigious Shamwari Private Game Reserve are included each morning and evening of your stay, giving you the opportunity to spot the Big 5 or visit the nearby Born Free big cat sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centre. Back at the resort there’s a wonderful wooden deck overlooking the surrounding bush, a small swimming pool, comfortable lounges – both inside and out – and a relaxation retreat, all of which combine to leave you with an overwhelming feeling of inner peace. There are only six suites so there’ll never be more than 10 fellow guests at the lodge with you. Of the three Junior Suites, three of which are located by the lodge’s pool and two that have their own plunge pool on the private terrace.
Shamwari’s newest luxury tented camp has been designed to echo a solitary leopard’s sanctuary, blending into the bushveld while offering stunning views over the Bushman’s River and rolling plains. Sindile is secluded, intimate and incredibly tranquil as it welcomes adults only. The dining area and bar make the most of the views over the reserve, and the fire pit is the perfect place to gather around in the evenings. Game drives in the popular Shamwari Private Game Reserve are included in your stay, giving you the opportunity to spot wonderful wildlife or visit the nearby Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Each of the nine luxury tents is elevated for beautiful views. These individual tents have been designed to blend with the natural surroundings – you’ll be deep in the wild bushveld, but still have the benefit of mod cons including Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a Nespresso machine and a minibar. There’s also the bonus of a heated plunge pool on your private deck for the ultimate way to relax with an icy drink at the end of the day’s adventures.
Bayethe Lodge
Eagles Crag Lodge
Long Lee Manor
Lobengula Lodge
Sindile Lodge
