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Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Shamwari, meaning “my friend” in Shona, is the pinnacle of private game reserves and home to the coveted Big 5. Stretching over a vast, malaria free landscape, it offers an award – winning nature experience and is one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa. Shamwari is a place where guests can exist in harmony with nature, however fleeting the moment, where wildlife roam the landscape under the relentless African sun.

Officially declared as a Protected Environment, Shamwari Private Game Reserve is deemed as the most popular reserve in the Eastern Cape. This reserve provides an exceptional array of various wildlife species, notably the Big Five (Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant, Lion & Leopard).

Thrilling early morning and afternoon & evening safari drives offer guests the opportunity to meet the ‘Big Five’ and other animals in close encounters. Modern open safari viewing vehicles allow for comfort and best wildlife viewing.

Founders Lodge

The 5 star Founders Lodge offers hospitality that is focused on tailored service. The wildlife safari lodge, featuring 7 suites and the exclusive-use Founders Railway Carriage, is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, just one hour from Gqeberha. Founders offers a safari experience with a flair of romance for couples, and an intimate social environment for families and friends travelling together.
Founders Lodge is a celebration of essential beginnings in sustainable tourism, culture, conservation, and community inclusion.The lodge is a monument to conservation history, and it offers soul-reviving safaris in the place where Adrian Gardiner pioneered private game reserves and eco-tourism in the Eastern Cape. Guests enjoy intimate nature-inspired experiences focused on the smaller lesser-known wildlife and ecology, as well as big five viewing on 4×4 guided game drives on 25000ha of private game reserve.
The Lodge is adjacent to the Shawari Private Game Reserve and guest will enjoy the morning and afternoon Big 5 wildlife safari game drive drive in the Shamwari Game reserve

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Early bird booking special

$ 500 off

Per couple on all safari packages

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Terms and condition apply click here to view. The discount offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions.The offer is available for bookings made between 21/02/2025 and 25/02/2025.

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