Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve is a malaria free, big five private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Shamwari 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 man's dream, and the success of many people's 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.
The reserve is renowned for its conservation efforts and can be visited year round which makes it ideal as a short safari add on to a trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route.
As Shamwari is a private reserve day and night drives are available as well as guided bush walks with highly qualified rangers.