Shamwari Game Reserve

Destination

Shamwari

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. 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. Luxury accommodation is offered in 7 different lodges at Shamwari Game Reserve, all of which are 5 Star graded. Choose a lodge that perfectly compliments your ideal African experience. Guest Activities at Shamwari ... 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 and lodge manager will design your daily program with you. We want you to experience, learn and 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 and viewing potential. Your personal game ranger will provide insightful and valuable information about the fauna and 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.

Shamwari Game Reserve Amenities

• 5 Star Graded • Big Five • Malaria Free • Air Conditioner • Swimming Pools at all Lodges • Award Winning Game Private Reserve. • Family Safari Destination - Children Welcome. • Spas: 3 Luxury Spas & a unique Bush Spa. • Two unique Born Free Sanctuaries.

Directions To Shamwari Game Reserve

Reaching Shamwari by road Follow the N2 between Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown for 65kms, turn left at the Shamwari sign on to gravel (R342) for 7 kms, turn right at the Shamwari sign. From Port Elizabeth Follow the N2 on the Grahamstown road for 65kms, turn left at the Shamwari sign on to gravel (R342) for 7 kms, turn right at the Shamwari sign. From Johannesburg (R32) turn left at Paterson (R342), follow the road for 11kms, turn left at the Shamwari sign. From Grahamstown Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth for 58kms, turn right at the Shamwari sign (R342) for 7kms, and right at the Shamwari sign. Most car rental companies have branches at the major cities and airports. Check with Avis, Budget, Imperial, Europcar, Tempest. Transfer Service A chaffeur-drive service is available between Port Elizabeth Airport / major hotels and SHAMWARI Game Reserve. Bookings for this service can be made directly with Shamwari. Unlike much of Africa, South African roads are excellent, and you can expect to travel at 60 - 70 mph. Like the British, they drive on the LEFT-hand side of the road. Wearing seat belts is mandatory.

Area Attractions

After you visit Shamwari Game reserve a wide range of experiences await you in the Eastern Cape Province. We like to think of the Eastern Cape as naturally South Africa’s best and that there are 9 different tourism Routes. The Eastern Cape boasts a remarkable natural diversity, ranging from the lush, evergreen Tsitsikamma Forest to the rugged Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, the southern slopes of the Drakensberg and the arid Great Karoo. It is known as the land of rolling hills, endless sweeps of rocky coves and sandy beaches, towering mountain ranges and verdant forests. A striking feature of the Eastern Cape is its astonishing coastline, which is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts; surfers ride the perfect waves of the legendary Supertubes of Jeffreys Bay and Cape St Francis, anglers reel in king-size catches, and board sailors revel in the challenge of the wind. Fine leisure resorts and splendid facilities ensure that there is something for every one!

General Policies & Disclaimers

• Rates are:
o applicable to new bookings only o quoted, invoiced and payable in ZAR o quoted per adult sharing per night o subject to a 50% supplement for rooms/suites occupied by one adult o inclusive of all meals, two games drives and selected beverages (premium brands not included), tourism levy and 14% Vat o subject to change without prior notice • We recommend a minimum stay of two nights throughout the year
Children Policy
• This policy applies to all persons from 0 up to and including 11 years old • Persons from 12 years and older are considered as adults and will therefore require their own room/suite at the applicable rates • Persons under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any walking safaris • Children are accommodated at Riverdene Lodge and Sarili Lodge only
• Child rates are
o applicable whether children share a room with adults or not o inclusive of meals, non alcoholic beverages, activities (age dependant) and the “Kids on Safari” program
• 0 – 3 Year old
o are accommodated at no additional cost o may share with adults, depending on the availability of cots and/or rooms with a sleeper couch o are not permitted on game drives
• 4 – 11 Year old
o are accommodated at 50% (half) of the adult sharing rate o may share with adults, depending on the availability of rooms with a sleeper couch o are permitted on game drives
• Sleeper couches can accommodate a maximum of one child each • Cots can accommodate a maximum of one child per cot • Rooms accommodating children sharing with parents contains one sleeper couch per room • Child minding are done by lodge staff and can be arranged at an additional cost Travel Information Insurance
• We highly recommend that travel insurance is taken out Transfers
• Transfers can be arranged with reservations on request at additional costs • All transfers are handled by accredited car hire and charter companies • Transfer from/to private landing strips are complimentary, but must be booked prior to arrival Payment
• 25% Deposit will be required within 14 days of reservation being made • Balance will be required 30 days prior to arrival • Full pre payment will be required at time of booking for reservations made within 30 days of arrival Cancellations
Peak Season (20 December – 10 January) • Only written cancellations will be accepted. Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellations from reservations • 50% of fee if cancellation less than 60 days prior to arrival • 100% of fee if cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival General
• Only written cancellations will be accepted. Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellations from reservations • 25% of fee if cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival • 50% of fee if cancellation less than 15 days prior to arrival • 100% of fee if cancellation less than 7 days prior to arrival