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Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari is a private game reserve located in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Activities here concentrate on game walks and 4WD safaris...

...giraffe,...

...black and white rhino...

Shamwari Game Reserve

Google map of Shamwari Game Reserve


Map of Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari Game Reserve reference map

Google map of Shamwari

South Africa trips focusing on the Cape

Here are 9 great South Africa trips to inspire you


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Cape Genet Self-drive Safari

20 days • 8 locations • 1 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT

Enjoy fine-dining in Cape Town, whale-watching in Hermanus, and a range of walking and water-based activities throughout De Hoop’s Nature Reserve, the Klein Karoo and Plettenberg. This relaxed self-driven safari concludes with stays in The Winelands and Namaqualand.

Visiting Cape Town, Hermanus and 5 other areas

US$3,650 - US$4,370 per person

Read more about the Cape Genet Self-drive Safari

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Cape Grysbok Self-drive Safari

20 days • 8 locations • 1 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT

Explore Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek and Namaqualand, amongst other memorable destinations, during this leisurely self-driven safari. Fine dining, varied activities and impressively comfortable lodges, estates and country houses await.

Visiting Cape Town, Hermanus and 5 other areas

US$4,810 - US$7,240 per person

Read more about the Cape Grysbok Self-drive Safari

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Bontebok Self-drive Safari

12 days • 5 locations • 1 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT

This varied and great-value self-drive trip visits Cape Town, the Winelands and diverse sections of the Garden Route, staying at great places with real local character. It’s ideal for active couples and families who want to explore the Cape’s stunning locations.

Visiting Garden Route | Tsitsikamma, Garden Route | Plettenberg and 3 other areas

US$1,800 - US$1,940 per person

Read more about the Bontebok Self-drive Safari

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Waterbuck self-drive

12 days • 6 locations • 1 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT

A classic Cape and Garden Route self-drive taken at a leisurely pace and staying in charming boutique hotels. Great food and wine paired with spectacular scenery and an exciting array of activities.

Visiting Cape Town, Winelands and 4 other areas

US$2,980 - US$3,380 per person

Read more about the Waterbuck self-drive

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Cape Mountain Zebra Self-drive Safari

12 days • 4 locations • 1 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT

Fine dining, luxurious accommodation and a wide of range of leisurely activities make this a superbly comfortable self-driven safari. Visit the cosmopolitan Cape Town, tranquil coastal retreats, stylish wine farms and spectacularly peaceful nature reserves.

Visiting Grootbos Reserve, Namaqualand and 2 other areas

US$4,520 - US$7,630 per person

Read more about the Cape Mountain Zebra Self-drive Safari

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Black Wildebeest Self-drive Safari

19 days • 10 locations • 2 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO WINDHOEK AIRPORT

Journey from South Africa’s cosmopolitan Cape Town to central Namibia’s Okonjima Nature Reserve during this self-driven safari. The route passes through a stunning variety of landscapes, offering access to this beautiful continent’s rich diversity.

Visiting Okonjima, Namib-Naukluft and 7 other areas

US$4,140 - US$4,250 per person

Read more about the Black Wildebeest Self-drive Safari

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The Highlights of Africa

17 days • 7 locations • 5 country
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT

An epic adventure taking in some of Africa’s most incredible sights and wildlife experiences, from Cape Town to the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, the Maasai Mara and an encounter with mountain gorillas.

Visiting Cape Town, Okavango Delta and 5 other areas

US$15,270 - US$19,670 per person

Read more about the The Highlights of Africa

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Leopard Safari

13 days • 4 locations • 3 country
VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT

Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town – a classic southern African itinerary combining luxury, wilderness, safari and culture. We can't think of a better way to spend two weeks.

Visiting Victoria Falls, Chobe and 2 other areas

US$13,430 - US$17,990 per person

Read more about the Leopard Safari

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Kwandwe Self-drive Safari

3 days • 1 location • 1 country
PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT TO PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT

An elegantly stylish lodge that is well suited to families, Kwandwe offers a range of safari activities and the chance to sight all of the "Big 5" during exploration of the Eastern Cape.

Visiting Kwandwe

US$3,120 - US$4,420 per person

Read more about the Kwandwe Self-drive Safari

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Where to stay in Shamwari

Our suggestions for safari camps in Shamwari Game Reserve


Shamwari Bayethe Lodge

Bayethe Lodge

Bayethe Lodge is a luxurious tented lodge in the well-known Shamwari Game Reserve, in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape area.


100% (3 reviews)
Shamwari Riverdene Lodge

Riverdene Lodge

Located in the malaria-free Shamwari Game Reserve Riverdene Lodge is ideal for families and is ideal for a short introductory safari


100% (1 review)
Shamwari Sarili Lodge

Sarili Lodge

Shamwari Sarili Lodge is located in the bush above the Bushman's River in South Africa’s Shamwari Private Game Reserve


No reviews yet

Our travellers’ wildlife sightings in Shamwari

This is their success for sightings in Shamwari Game Reserve. Click on a species for more detail. How we work this out.


Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Oryx

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Lion

100% success

White Rhino

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Eland

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Cheetah

50% success

Black Rhino

50% success

Brown Hyena

0% success

Leopard

0% success

Aardvark

0% success

Meerkat

0% success

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