Welcome to Shamwari Game Reserve, the ultimate Luxury Big Five African Safari Adventure & Conservation effort coupled with responsible Tourism. Shamwari Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion & Leopard), is Malaria Free & is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

This Reserve has received numerous International Awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company & Game Reserve for many consecutive years.

Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life & is the realisation of one man’s dream, & the success of many people’s passion. Steeped in pioneer history, & dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild & free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal & bird life.

Shamwari is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town & forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

Bayethe Bush Retreat:

Awaken your senses & allow us to rejuvenate Body, Mind & Soul. Inspired by surrounding nature & elements that guide us, our selection of Body & Beauty Treatments cater for both Men & Women. We strive for quality, excellence & distinction in all we do.

Bayethe Bush Retreat has a Twin Treatment Room or Guests are able to enjoy Spa Treatments in the privacy of their Rooms.

Guest Activities at Shamwari Game Reserve:

When you visit Shamwari Game Reserve, we would want you to have the 'Safari of a Lifetime'. We will assign a Personal Game Ranger to your Group of 6. Your Game Ranger & Lodge Manager will design your Daily Program with you.

We want you to experience, learn & enjoy the very best that African Wildlife Viewing can offer. To achieve this goal, we have brought together the best that the area has to offer. There is great Game Viewing, in modern Open Game Viewing Vehicles that have been especially converted to maximise comfort & viewing potential. Your Personal Game Ranger will provide insightful & valuable information about the Fauna & Flora.

In between Game Drives your time is filled with relaxing, reading, Spa treatments, swimming, enjoying delicious cuisine, a game walk, or a visit to one of the two Born Free Big Cat Sanctuarys.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-out time is 11 AM

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