Shamwari Game Reserve, Bushmans River Lodge |
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Address: Between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth on the N2, Grahamstown
Shamwari Game Reserve is situated in the diverse Eastern Cape Bush half way between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown along the Bushmans River. Shamwari Private Game Reserve is the ultimate luxury big five African bush retreat and has numerous international awards for their conservation efforts.
Shamwari Game Reserve is a natural extension for any traveler, travelling up the Garden Route from Cape Town and is also a great way to start your African holiday. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realization of one man's dream, and the success of many people's passion. Shamwari is steeped in pioneer history, dating back to when thousands of game roamed wild and free in the Eastern Cape.
Shamwari Game Reserve boasts five eco-systems in its 25,000 hectare reserve and this enables them to support the vast numbers of game and many forms of plant and bird life. The Reserve is a conservation victory by successfully reintroducing the game that once roamed free on this land many years ago.
The rangers and staff at Shamwari Game Reserve will ensure that guests will enjoy a memorable adventure that is personalized to your needs. Boasting a complete wildlife research team and also having its own anti poaching unit allows Shamwari to keep an ecological balance in this reclaimed piece of wilderness.
10 reasons why one should visit Shamwari Private Game Reserve:
- Award Winning Game Private Reserve
- One of the biggest private game reserves in the Eastern Cape
- 5 of South Africa's 7 biomes are found on Shamwari
- A private game reserve that boasts many high profile animals including the Big 5
- Very accessible with frequent daily flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban
- Unique selection of 5 star game lodges
- Natural extension to the famous Garden Route
- Family safari destination - children welcome
- Spas: 3 Luxury Spas and a unique bush spa
- Two unique Born Free Sanctuaries
Facilities & Services
Bushmans River Lodge has superb facilities and outstanding services. Dining is varied between the dining room and the verandah, or the thatched boma overlooking the Bushmans River. Guests can enjoy a selection of Cuban cigars that are on offer from the humidor and can be enjoyed in the inviting lounge with the fireplace burning.
During daylight, guests can enjoy game drives in the early morning and also in the evening and between these times, spa treatments, relaxing, reading , swimming, a game walk or a visit to one of the born free foundations can be enjoyed. The experienced rangers will give guests a special insight to the workings of the bush.
Facilities:
- Back-up Power Generator
- Car Parking
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- Non-Smoking rooms/floors
- Reading Room
- Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
- Spa facilities - indoor
Services:
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
- Daily Housekeeping
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- Orientation - Botanical
- Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - extra charge)
- Turn-down service
- Visa Service
Recreation:
- Bushwalking/Hiking/Trekking
- Massage
Languages Spoken:
- English
Policies and Other Information
Late check-out is considered by prior arrangement only and depends on availability of rooms.
Children policy:
- Persons under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any walking safaris
- Children under the age of 12 years are accommodated at Riverdene Lodge and Sarili Lodge only
- Children sharing with adults will be accommodated in a cot or on a sleeper couch, depending on their age and subject to the availability of rooms with cots and sleeper couches (Riverdene Lodge ONLY)
- Children from 12 years old are considered as adults and will therefore require a separate room at the applicable rate
- Children rates are
o applicable whether they share a room/suite with adults or not
o inclusive of accommodation, meals, selected beverages and activities (age dependant)
o subject to the availability of cots, mattresses and sleeper couches, depending on the property - A maximum of two (2) children may share with two (2) adults in one room, depending on the availability of rooms with sleeper couches
- 0 - 3 years old are not permitted on game drive and may share with adults at no additional cost
- 4 - 11 years old are permitted on game drive and may share with adults at 50% of the adult sharing rate, depending on the availability of rooms with sleeper couches
- Child minding are done by lodge staff and can be arranged at an additional cost
Payment forms:
Check in time: 14:00
Check out time: 10:00
Other Disclosures:
We recommend a minimum stay of two nights at all properties throughout the year.
Rates applicable are:
o quoted per person per night sharing
o maximum two (2) adults sharing per room/suite
o inclusive of all meals, games drives and selected beverages
It is subject to a 50% supplement for rooms with single occupancy
Full pre-payment required 30 days prior to arrival
Peak Seasons
- 20 December - 10 January
- Easter period
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
Peak Seasons
- 50% of fee if cancellation less than 90 days prior to arrival
- 100% of fee if cancellation less than 60 days prior to arrival
Change Selection
| Accommodation | From |
| Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge | ZAR 2,950 |
| Singa Lodge | ZAR 1,700 |
| Hlosi Game Lode | ZAR 5,434 |
| Kwandwe Melton Manor | ZAR 26,185 |
| Kwandwe Ecca Lodge | ZAR 7,210 |
| Sibuya Game Reserve | ZAR 2,495 |
| Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge | ZAR 7,210 |
| The Elephant House | ZAR 1,690 |
| Amakhala Game Reserve Woodbury Lodge | ZAR 3,180 |
| Woodall Country House & Spa | ZAR 1,335 |
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