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Shamwari Game Reserve Lodges

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N2 between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown, Shamwari Game Reserve 6000, South Africa
011 27 87 551 7421
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Reviewed 25 March 2015 via mobile
No words for how amazing Eagles Crag was

Safari at Eagles Crag was utterly utterly fantastic! This was the finalé of our honeymoon trip and we had three wonderful nights at Shamwari. The luxury was unparalleled and we were made to feel so extremely welcome and special and that was just whilst in...More

3  Thank wireless001
Reviewed 19 March 2015
The best part of our trip

This was the best part of our three week trip to South Africa. Shamwari came highly recommended to us and we were not disappointed.Apart from the fantastic stay at Eagles Crag our ranger Bethuel was exceptional.His knowledge and experience were all part of the success...More

1  Thank Marion C
Reviewed 17 March 2015
Beyond our expectations

Son and partner (they were married whilst we were there - a complete surprise) their children aged 10 and 4 and myself - the Granny -. stayed at the Riverdene Lodge. Everything was perfect. They really look after children here and our Ranger Ntobeko was...More

4  Thank Angela R
Reviewed 14 March 2015
5* ???

Spent 2 nights with family at the end of February and stayed at Sirili Lodge. Views from the deck were magnificent with plenty of sightings of Elephants, Kudu etc. The room was ok but more attention to cleanliness needed, the showers in all our rooms...More

4  Thank Peter C
Response from Karen P, Manager at Shamwari Game Reserve LodgesResponded 24 March 2015

Dear Peter C, Thank you for your recent review on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Shamwari Game Reserve. We were sorry to read about the negative experience you had during your stay with us at Sarili Villa. Your concerns have been investigated, as we had...More

Reviewed 11 March 2015
Fabulous game drives

Thank you to Ranger Jacques, we had a fabulous time, 3 days with fabulous games, ever under the rain ....he is realy great, full of enthusiasm, and also very funny with a good sense of humour, the bungalows are comfortable, not luxurious, the food is...More

1  Thank sylvie b
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tricia365
4 March 2018|
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Dear Tricia, Thank you for your enquiry and interest shown in Shamwari Game Reserve. As mentioned, Shamwari Game Reserve is a mere 45 minute drive from Port Elizabeth International airport. Cape Town is situated 9 hours... More
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mcintal1685
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Response from Terry K | Reviewed this property |
we agree with Sally and tipped roughly the same
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Lily B
22 January 2018|
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Hi Lily, Thank you for your question and concern. We are fortunate enough to have the Bushman's river running through our reserve, so the animals still have a water supply. With sporadic rainfall, there is still food for... More
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