Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20 000 hectres (49000 acres) "big five", malaria free, private game reserve situated along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive outside the city) and Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. It is a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

The reserve boasting five eco-systems enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life has received numerous international awards.

Long Lee Manor

Long Lee Manor overlooks the Bushman's River Valley and accommodates 38 guests in elegant en-suite bedrooms, all with air-conditioning and underfloor heating. Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room or around the open blazing fire at the Barn. Between game drives guests can laze around one of the two pools, play an invigorating game of tennis on the floodlit court or relax in the beautifully appointed garden lounge.

Lobengula Lodge

Lobengula Lodge, is a truly traditional African experience. All five Junior suites are en-suite, with air-conditioning and under-floor heating, whilst the Chief suite includes a large private lounge with fireplace. After a game drive guests can relax, swim or enjoy a drink at the pool bar. The magnificent wooden deck overlooking the dense African bush is beautifully appointed for meals. A small gym and steam bath is available for the active guest.

Riverdene Lodge

Riverdene Lodge sleeps a total of 18 guests. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, with television and telephone, and feature a small lounge area. Each en-suite sandstone bathroom has a 'his' and 'hers' vanity basin, separate shower, bath and private toilet. The two elegantly furnished casual lounges and a glorious sunroom, a magnificent rim flow swimming pool with sun deck and poolside bar entice guests to relax and restore their energies.
<<Top>>

Bushmans River Lodge

Bushmans River Lodge is a unique historical site that has been beautifully restored. Beautifully decorated in an artistic ethnic theme, the 4 en-suite deluxe rooms offer a personalized service. Relax under the thatched gazebo with a cocktail and look out for the hippopotamus in the Bushmans River below, dine sumptuously inside or take casual meals outside on the verandah overlooking the densely wooded Bushmans River valley. In summer cool down in the delightful plunge pool.

Bayethe Lodge

Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the 9 twin-bedded suites is nestled along the bed of the river, camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tented suite is air-conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck. Early morning and evening game viewing drives in open land rovers as well as guided nature walks and bird watching are all part of this magnificent experience.

Eagles Cragg Lodge

Eagles Cragg Lodge is an avante-guard masterpiece of thatch, stone and glass for the most discerning of traveller who is looking for privacy and tranquillity. Eagles Cragg consists of 9 individually built rooms to accommodate two guests each. Each room has its own private deck and plunge pool with an uninterrupted view of the bush. The lodge houses its own Wellness Spa & facilities also include a dining area, library, business centre, lounge & bar.
<<Top>>

Children: Children 12 years and older are welcome.
Long Lee Manor: Children of all ages are welcome however only children 7 years and older are allowed on game drive.

Click here to submit a request for rates and availability: ENQUIRY.