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Shamwari Sarili

Shamwari Sarili is a private lodge where guests can exist in harmony with nature and wildlife roams the landscape, located in the heart of the Eastern Cape. The private game reserve is home to vast herds of wildlife – including Africa’s Big 5, various species of birdlife – some of which are endemic to the Eastern Cape, and incredible ecological diversity. The private lodge overlooks the grassy plains and stunning Bushman’s River, and is perfect for groups of up to 10 people, featuring 5 luxurious en-suite rooms, a lounge with a cosy fireplace, and personal staff to attend to your needs including a house manager, private chef and dedicated ranger. Shamwari’s Kids on Safari programme ensures that the whole family can enjoy exciting activities throughout their stay, and spa treatments are available in-room and in the dedicated treatment rooms and saunas at the other lodges in the reserve.

Kariega Homestead

Located in a remote part of Kariega Private Game Reserve, Kariega Homestead offers an exclusive experience for families or groups of friends who are looking to stay in their own private safari lodge. The Homestead consists of seven luxurious en-suite rooms, a lounge and dining room, a bar and entertainment area, kitchen, laundry room and play area. Guests can enjoy delicious meals whipped up by their own private chef, and embark on exciting game drives with a private ranger and guide. The lodge rests beside a beautifully manicured lawn and refreshing swimming pool, offering incredible views of the African wilderness where guests can enjoy incredible wildlife viewing including the famous Big 5.

Kariega River Lodge

River Lodge at Kariega Game Reserve is a beautiful safari lodge that stands on the banks of the Bushman’s River. Guests can enjoy an incredible safari experience with two game drives each day in the private Kariega Game Reserve. This tranquil stone and thatch sanctuary blends into the natural landscape and offers 10 luxurious and air-conditioned suites with a stylish yet traditional safari design. The Lodge itself offers spectacular dining overlooking the majestic river, an outdoor pool and an exclusive library.
Explore the reserve and river with a cruise to the beaches of Kenton-on-Sea, where stunning birdlife can be viewed, and encounter amazing creatures such as rhinos, elephants, zebras and giraffes while on exciting game drives or nature walks.

Safari Lodge on Amakhala

The stylish Safari Lodge on Amakhala is nestled amongst the indigenous bush, offering guests a private and secluded home away from home where they can enjoy their luxurious safari adventure. The charming thatched lodge and safari huts are inspired by African tribal design, with modern touches such as a private plunge pool overlooking the wilderness and a bath filled with aromatherapy scented bubbles. All 11 suites offer incredible views and guests can watch the local wildlife from the comfort of their own bedrooms. The small size of the camp means that guests can enjoy an exclusive experience in the heart of the private reserve.

Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

Kariega Ukhozi Lodge rests within the 10,000-hectare Kariega Game Reserve, overlooking the rolling hills and lush green valleys of the Eastern Cape bushveld. Featuring 10 spacious and luxurious log-built suites, the lodge enjoys the perfect location for viewing the incredible local wildlife including the famous Big 5 and a plethora of amazing bird species, and guests can delight in exploring the verdant landscape of the private reserve with two daily game drives.
Admire the endless treetop and river valley views from the comfort of the refreshing swimming pool, or escape to your very own private plunge pool and enjoy a relaxing soak in the cooling waters. The lodge also includes a large lounge space where guests can interact and swap exciting safari stories, a fine restaurant and a boma for romantic meals under the rich African starscape.

Karoo Lodge at Samara

Karoo Lodge is situated within the peaceful Samara Private Game Reserve, surrounded by 27,000-hectare of pristine wilderness and resting in the shade of a natural amphitheatre of mountains. The lodge features a warm and inviting living room with a luxurious bar area and cosy fireside seating. A large dining room with a fireplace is used for indoor dinners during the chilly winter evenings, and when the weather is pleasant, guests can enjoy romantic candlelit dinners out on the verandah, or in the boma, a traditional reed enclosure warmed by a roaring fire. The pool is fenced off from the spacious main lawn and has a covered gazebo area for warm summer evenings.
Karoo Lodge consists of nine double rooms and can cater for solo travellers, couples and families. The lodge can also be booked for the exclusive use of up to 18 guests, offering an incredible private safari experience in this tranquil and comfortable setting.

Sibuya River Camp

A fascinating 11km boat-ride up the Estuary from the seaside village of Kenton-on-Sea brings you to the jetty at River Camp. Only four spacious luxury en-suite tents skilfully hidden in the riverine forest maximize privacy for each tent and ensure an exclusive and personalised experience. Every tent has its own cosy fireplace to ensure a snuggly warm environment on chillier nights. Professional and passionate staff ensure a time to be spoilt and make memories to treasure. The Camp recommended for families with children visiting Sibuya. These enormous 75 m2 tents with sleeper couches that convert to two single beds for children sharing, ensure plenty of space for the whole family.

Grootbos Garden Lodge

Nestled between mountain and sea, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a five-star eco-paradise showcasing the incredible flora and marine life of the southern tip of Africa. Home of the ‘Marine Big 5’ – whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins, and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers you a unique luxury African experience.Tucked carefully into the natural gaps of an enchanted Milkwood forest, the 11 freestanding suites are stylishly furnished with luxurious canopy beds, spacious en suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces and private wooden decks with spectacular panoramic views.
 
True to its name, the warm and welcoming Garden Lodge is set amongst an Eden of beautifully landscaped fynbos gardens and indigenous trees. Fashioned from stone, thatch and timber, the Garden Lodge reflects African warmth with an intercontinental twist, blending perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve

Set at the picturesque foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve offers guests a unique wilderness experience surrounded by sweeping plains, against the backdrop of ancient sandstone formations and crystal waterfalls. Located only 270 km from Cape Town, the multi-award-winning Relais & Châteaux Lodge consists of 16 luxurious and stylish guest rooms and 2 private villas which are surrounded by a beautiful 7500-hectare private reserve with stunning flora and fauna. Guests can enjoy the breathtaking experience of watching incredible wildlife with more than 200 species of animals, and admiring the 755 species of indigenous fynbos plants.

Grootbos Villas

Enjoy the best of what Africa has to offer in an exclusive five-star eco haven; Grootbos Villas contribute to the preservation of the environment, the upliftment of local communities and hosts an ocean paradise on its doorstep which is home to the Marine Big 5. The elegant private villas overlook the famous haven of Walker Bay, where guests can gather for whale watching from June until November.
 
Experiences are curated to your individual tastes and needs, with a personal chef, a private guide and a driver at your fingertips – your every need will be met in a home-away-from-home environment of unsurpassed quality. Your entire stay runs according to your schedule, and on your personal clock. World-class meals are prepared from locally sourced ingredients and are served to you at any time to suit your convenience. Both Villas host the ultimate South African getaway, offering supreme privacy, with packages tailor-made to suit your every desire.

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