Shamwari Game Reserve, 20 000 hectres (49000 acres) the malaria free, 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 realisation of one mans dream, and the success of many peoples passion. Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 20 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.

There are six separate and distinct game lodges spread throughout the reserve. Bushman's Lodge,  Riverdene Lodge,  Lobengula Lodge, Eagles Cragg, Bayethe and Long Lee Manor offer varying luxury accommodation ranging from lodge rooms to luxury tented accommodation to suit families, couples, or private groups.

Photos above show a selection of lodge and room views at each lodge.