Mpumalanga, South Africa

1799.00

Low Season: June '09 – Aug '09

2799.00

High Season: Sept '08 – May '09 & Sept '09 - May '10

• 4 night safari in South Africa’s most famous malaria-free Big 5 game reserve.
• Choose 1 of 4 luxury lodges.
• Fully inclusive of meals and game activities

• 4 nights in a choice of 4 luxury lodges
• All meals as stated below - 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts and 3 lunches
• 2 daily game drives in specially adapted open 4x4 vehicles
• Rates shown are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people sharing

Shamwari Game Reserve is perfectly located in the malaria-free region of the Eastern Cape, which makes the travel time between Cape Town and your Safari an easy extension. Perfect for families and couple alike.

Suggestion: Upgrade to Eagles or Lobengula Lodges if you really want to spoil yourselves.

Day 1-5 | On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be transferred to the Shamwari Game Reserve.

Overnight on a full board basis including 2 daily game drives at Shamwari staying at one of 4 lodges for 4 nights.

This 20 000 hectare (49000 acres) private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It 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 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 Long Lee Manor
Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. This splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush. Long Lee Manor accommodates 38 guests in elegant en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning and heating, as well as family suites for the children. Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room or around the open blazing fire at the Barn. Between game drives guests can laze around one of the two pools, relax in the beautifully appointed garden lounge, or experience a rejuvenating treatment in our spa.

Riverdene Lodge
The colonial-style, Riverdene Lodge with nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim flow pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns and jungle gym facility ensures entertainment for the whole family. Rooms are fully air-conditioned; all feature television, telephone and small lounge area, en-suite sandstone bathroom and private balconies leading onto the landscaped gardens.There are two elegantly furnished casual lounges as well as a magnificent rim flow swimming pool to entice guests to relax and restore their energy.The lounge opens onto an outdoor barbecue area. Meals can also be taken in the spacious dining room or the magnificent stone boma under thatch with a deck overlooking the Bushmans River. The Shamwari wine list is especially selected and includes a choice of 12 red and 12 white South African wines. A further selection of rare and fine wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars are on offer from the humidor.

Bayethe Lodge
Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury tented accommodation. Bayethe is a splendid stone walled and thatch roofed lodge with a large deck area overlooking a waterhole. There is a double volume lounge and dining area which spills out onto the deck which is adjacent to the outside boma for traditional fireside dining under the stars. The Shamwari wine list is especially selected and includes a choice of 12 red and 12 white South African wines. A further selection of rare and fine wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars are on offer from the humidor.

The 9 luxury tents are camouflaged under trees allowing for ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tent is air-conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck. The 3 premier tents at Bayethe Hills are the ultimate in tented luxury. These tents offer the additional luxuries of a fireplace, satellite TV, plunge pool and hammocks suspended out of the wooden decks.

Bushmans River Lodge
Bushmans River Lodge is a Victorian homestead that offers an intimate atmosphere that is a welcoming reminder of true South African hospitality. Beautifully decorated in an artistic ethnic theme, this lodge is another representation of the true uniqueness of Shamwari.This 4-bedroom lodge is ideal for small groups of friends or couples and offers a very private experience. Dining is varied between the dining room, the veranda, which is adjacent to the pool, or the stunning boma under thatch overlooking the Bushmans River. The Shamwari wine list is especially selected and includes a choice of 12 red and 12 white South African wines. A further selection of rare and fine wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars are on offer from the humidor and can be enjoyed in the cosy lounge with fireplace.

Day 5 |This morning after breakfast you will be transferred back to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport. Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, continue to International Departure’s Terminal for your connecting flight back home.

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