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Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20 000 hectares private game rese

Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20 000 hectares private game reserve situated in the Malaria Free Eastern Cape of South Africa. Shamwari has received numerous international awards, including the Worlds Leading Conservation Company and Private Game Reserve for five consecutive years.

Shamwari Game Reserve is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

Shamwari Game Reserve is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realization of one mans dream, and the success of many peoples passion.

Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, Shamwari Private Game Reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

Accommodation in and around Grahamstown

Idwala Lodge - Lalibela Game Reserve    accommodation in Grahamstown
Idwala is a stylish family-run lodge in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, traversing over 7 500 hectares. With only four thatched chalets, privacy is ensured and each is spacious, air-conditioned and has a private patio and generous bathroom with shower... More

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge    accommodation in Grahamstown
Kichaka Lodge is ideally situated just over one hour from Port Elizabeth airport. The main lodge is constructed in stone and thatch which blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. It overlooks a large water hole popular with hippo, giraffe, e... More

Amakhala Game Lodge    accommodation in Grahamstown
The Amakhala Game Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. Today, six independently owned lodges of The Heritage Collection, are all TGCSA Star Lodge accredited. The lodges are owner managed by the descendants of the original families w... More




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