Description
Welcome to Shamwari Game Reserve, the ultimate luxury big five African safari adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), is malaria free and is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years.
  
Luxury safari accommodation is offered in 7 different lodges on this private game reserve. Choose a lodge that compliments your ideal African experience.
Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man’s dream, and the success of many people’s passion.
Steeped in pioneer history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.
Shamwari is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.
Shamwari – "my friend"
Why Choose Shamwari
Shamwari is one of the most successful private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa coupled with responsible tourism, and the most luxurious means of experiencing your African adventure. And what’s more…
  
Award Winning Game Private Reserve.
One of the Biggest private game reserves in the Eastern Cape.
5 of South Africa's 7 biomes are found on Shamwari.
A private game reserve that boasts many high profile animals including the Big 5.
Very accessible with frequent daily flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
Transfers arranged with Avis in chauffeur driven vehicles.
Unique selection of 5 star game lodges.
Malaria Free area.
Natural extension to the famous Garden Route.
Family safari destination - children welcome.
Spas: 3 Luxury Spas and a unique bush spa.
Two unique Born Free Sanctuaries.
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