South Africa Holiday Safari Specials - Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a malaria free safari reserve situated at the end of the Garden Route, near Addo and Port Elizabeth.

 

Long Stay Offer: Receive a 10% discount when booking 3 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge or receive a 15% discount when booking 4 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge

Or:
Book sole use of any luxury lodge for 2 nights and receive 1 room free of charge (not valid at Sarili Lodge).

 

Both offers are valid: 1st May 2022 – 31st October 2022 and 1st - 15th December 2022 (except Sarili Lodge which is valid 1st May 2022 – 30th September 2022)

 

Shamwari, meaning “my friend” in Shona, is the pinnacle of private game reserves and home to the coveted Big 5, stretching 25,000 hectares over a malaria free landscape, it offers an award-winning nature experience and is one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa.

Shamwari Game Reserve incorporates six luxury lodges - each one unique with its own essence. Lodges are designed in harmony with their surroundings where guests can experience nature in sublime comfort. All lodges operate independently, each with a full staff complement including its own management team, chef brigade, hosts, and experienced field guides.

 

Children 0 to 3 years are accommodated at no additional cost on a sharing basis only with an adult.

Children 4 - 11 years pay 50% of the adult rate
Persons under the age of 4 years are not permitted on game drives.

Long Lee Manor: 8+ years (Kids on Safari Program)
Sarili: All ages (Kids on Safari Program)
Riverdene: All ages (Kids on Safari Program)
Bayethe: 12+ years
Lobengula: 12+ years
Eagles Crag: 12+ years

 

 

Long Lee Manor: 'Refined elegance from a bygone era'

 

 

 

Overlooking the magnificent plains of Shamwari you’ll find the exquisite Long Lee Manor. This newly redesigned lodge boasts Edwardian styled suites and a stupendous rim-flow pool. Long Lee Manor redefines elegance in nature. Guests can immerse themselves in nature whilst on safari at this spectacular lodge. The historical Manor House dating back to 1910, a Shamwari treasure, offers uncompromised luxury in an unprecedented setting. The opulent Long Lee Manor has 17 rooms sleeping a maximum of 2 adults:4 Garden Rooms with veranda (inter-leading)
11 Plains Rooms with veranda and outdoor shower (2 inter-leading of which one is equipped to accommodate a wheelchair)
2 Manor House Suites with balcony situated upstairs in the historic manor house1 Family Suite with 2 bedrooms, a living room, and private plunge pool sleeping a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children 


Riverdene Family Lodge: 'A colonial African experience in an elegantly restored frontier homestead' 

 

 

Normal (Standard nightly) Prices at Riverdene Family Lodge		1st September - 31st October 2022	1st November 2022 - 31st March 2023	1st - 30th April 2023
Luxury Suite (9)	Per person sharing	R11 425	R14 285	R11 425
	Single	R14 855	R18 570	R14 855
	Children from 4-11 years	R5 715	R7 145	R5 715

 

The colonial-style, Riverdene Family Lodge with nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim-flow pool with shallow area for children, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns, and jungle gym facility ensures you optimal comfort for an unforgettable family safari. Riverdene Lodge sleeps a total of 18 adults. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, all feature television and a small lounge area. As with all the lodges at Shamwari, guests receive personal attention from their assigned rangers for the duration of their stay.  

 

 

Lobengula Lodge: 'Tranquillity & Privacy'

 

Normal (Standard nightly) Prices at Lobengula Lodge		1st November 2021 - 31st March 2022	1st - 30th April 2022	1st May - 31st August 2022
Junior Suite (6)	Per person sharing	R13 105	R10 480	R9 015
	Single	R17 035	R13 625	R11 720

 

Tucked away in the depths of the bushveld lies the tranquil Lobengula Lodge. This private lodge experience has been designed to resemble a traditional African kraal, boasting panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. Staying here means that you also have the option to book the whole lodge exclusively. For a private and fulfilling experience that you and your party won’t forget, consider a retreat into nature. Book your two night stay at the luxurious Lobengula Lodge at Shamwari Game Reserve.  This plush area of the game reserve boasts 6 suites, each of which can accommodate 2 adults in either twin or king sized beds. All 6 suites can sleep a maximum of 2 adults per suite.
1 Twin/King bedded Junior Suite with private plunge pool, lounge, and fireplace
2 Twin/King bedded Junior Suites, each with a private plunge pool
3 Twin/King bedded Junior Suites adjacent to the lodge pool area  

 

 

Sarili Lodge: With African travel becoming a family affair, Shamwari Game Reserve has another luxury lodge exclusively for families or groups traveling together.
 

 
Bayethe Lodge: 'The ultimate in luxury tented accommodation

 

Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation. The 12 superior tents are camouflaged under trees allowing for 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. Early morning and evening game viewing drives in open safari vehicles, as well as guided nature walks and bird watching, are all part of this magnificent experience.