Situated on a private game reserve, where the ‘Big Five’ can be viewed, Shamwari forms a natural extension to the Garden Route, 72kms from Port Elizabeth Airport. Internationally recognised for its conservation efforts, linked to tourism, Shamwari has been honoured for the sixth year running with the International awards of ‘World’s Leading Conservation Company’ and ‘World’s Leading Safari Game Reserve’.The reserve covers 20,000 hectares and provides a sanctuary for a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Game drives in open vehicles, with highly trained rangers, bring guests close to black and white rhino, elephant, lion, giraffe, hippo, cheetah and more than 18 antelope species.

Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. Bushmans River Lodge is a unique historical site with 4 suites, whilst Riverdene Lodge is a restored settler’s lodge with 9 suites. Lobengula Lodge and Eagles Crag, the premier lodges, offer a truly traditional African experience, where guests can enjoy spa treatments, whilst Bayethe Tented Lodge boasts 9 luxurious tents.