Accommodation

Your 'Out of Africa' experience awaits – Uplands is an intimate, colonial-style safari home set in a remote and tranquil valley and available for the sole use of families of up to six. This elegant 1905 farmhouse has been lovingly restored to retain all the charm and grace of yesteryear without losing any of its renowned warmth and ambience.

 

Three suites with private verandas and ensuite bathrooms combine modern comfort with old-fashioned luxury. Antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes blend seamlessly with air-conditioning, in-room safes, underfloor heating and other modern conveniences.

Set along the lush green banks of the river after which it is named, the 9-suite lodge is designed to amplify the endless landscape. Featuring a classic-contemporary style of understated elegance and earthy tones, Great Fish River Lodge is all about tranquility and solitude. Watch majestic kudu meander down to the river from the expansive viewing decks, or soak in the views from the privacy of your suite’s plunge pool.

 

The suites have been designed to showcase the spectacular scenery. Floor-to-ceiling framed glass doors fold back to reveal an uninterrupted wilderness.

Ecca Lodge offers breathtaking views onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs. With only 6 suites, of which 3 are dedicated to families, the lodge is intimate, relaxed and trendy, with décor inspired by the vibrant colours and textures of the African people. Highlights of the guest areas include expansive wooden viewing decks, an open interactive kitchen and a rim-flow lap pool.

 

Rooms are airy and open, with barely a barrier between the indoors and the African bush. Wraparound wooden decks with private plunge pools and outdoor showers provide relief from the heat of the day. Super-king sized beds, large bathrooms with free-standing baths and separate lounge area.

A sophisticated safari experience, Eagles Crag Lodge provides exclusivity and spectacular views. Making efficient use of its idyllic setting, guests can immerse themselves in nature’s magnificent beauty and marvel at the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs that surround this luxurious property.

 

Nestled away to ensure ultimate privacy, an authentic African safari experience awaits. Eagles Crag Lodge captures the essence of the mighty predator as well as the unprecedented perfection that nature offers. The lodge comprises suites fashioned of glass and stone. To ensure an unforgettable experience, Eagles Crag offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar.

The colonial-style, Riverdene Lodge at Shamwari Game Reserve offers nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim flow pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns & jungle gym facility ensures entertainment for the whole family. Rooms are fully air-conditioned and all feature television, telephone and a small lounge area, en-suite sandstone bathroom & private balconies leading onto the landscaped gardens.

 

There are two elegantly furnished casual lounges as well as a magnificent rim flow swimming pool to entice guests to relax and restore their energy.

Tucked away in the depths of the bushveld lies the tranquil Lobengula Lodge. This private lodge experience has been designed to resemble a traditional African kraal, boasting panoramic views of the mountains and valleys.

 

For a private and fulfilling experience that you and your party won’t forget, consider a retreat into nature and stay at the luxurious Lobengula Lodge at Shamwari Game Reserve. Best of all, if you’re travelling with a large group, you can book out the entire lodge, entitling you and your party to exclusive use of the amenities.

Shamwari strives to deliver a safari experience that leaves you feeling revitalised, refreshed and relaxed. And, for a safari experience with a difference, our guests can stay in the luxury tented accommodation at Bayethe Lodge.

 

For a luxurious, malaria-free experience, look no further than Bayethe Tented Lodge.  This tented paradise offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquillity, surrounded by the rich vegetation of this unique location that provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views of the African bush.

Little Garonga has three luxury thatched suites. The Hambleden Suite sleeps up to four and is perfect for a family or a couple wishing to experience luxury in the bush. The Chiltern and Buckingham Suites are fully air-conditioned with their own private deck and hammock, and each sleeps two guests in comfort.

 

Little Garonga is ideal for families and small groups, or couples who prefer creature comforts.