Swain-selected stayEastern Cape, South AfricaShamwari Game ReserveA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Shamwari Private Game Reserve spans 25,000 hectares of restored wilderness in South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape, with six lodges and one explorer camp spread across the reserve, from the flagship Long Lee Manor to the six-bedroom Sarili villa and the family-oriented Riverdene Lodge. Two Born Free big cat sanctuaries operate within the reserve alongside its conservation and animal rehabilitation work.Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks and night drives cover the wildlife side of a stay, and visits to the reserve's Education Centre and Animal Rehabilitation Centre add a conservation dimension unusual even among South African reserves. Riverdene's Adventure Centre, with ziplines and climbing walls, gives families an added reason to stay longer. A closer lookShamwari Game Reserve, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyMorning and afternoon game drives, guided walks and night drives cover the wildlife side of a stay, and visits to the reserve's Education Centre, Animal Rehabilitation Centre and Born Free Foundation sanctuary add a conservation dimension unusual even among South African reserves. Six lodges plus one explorer camp spread across 25,000 hectares of restored wilderness in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, from the flagship Long Lee Manor to the six-bedroom Sarili villa and the family-oriented Riverdene Lodge. Plan with SwainAdd Shamwari Game Reserve to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
