Shamwari Game Reserve is an award-winning* holiday destination in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Shamwari Group incorporates 6 luxury lodges in the game reserve, all of which are 5-star graded and uniquely designed to complement your African bush experience. Along with activities like relaxation treatments, Big 5 game drives, guided walks, and birding, guests at Shamwari Game Reserve can enjoy other exclusive holiday experiences like art workshops, photographic safaris, and visits to a Big Cat Sanctuary.
Christopher Hogan Art Workshops
If you’re an aspiring artist, Shamwari Game Reserve offers you the chance to fine tune your skills with the guidance of legendary artist, Christopher Hogan. From 1 – 21 November 2013, Christopher Hogan will be the first resident artist at Shamwari to conduct various art workshops and talks with guests. A unique art exhibition will also take place during his stay. The 2-hour art classes will be held twice a day, 6 days a week. Private art classes can also be arranged with prior notice.
Cost: US$60 (approx. R600) for adults and US$30 (approx. R300) for children aged 5-14 years. All materials are supplied and pre booking is essential.
2-Day Pro Photo Safari
Successfully launched in June 2013, Shamwari Game Reserve offers 2-day Pro Photo Safaris led by renowned photographers Iky and Ryan, of Iky’s Photographic. Guests are guided through photography and editing techniques throughout their stay and are able to capture amazing scenes on the reserve.
Cost: R5,000 per person per day, for a minimum of 2 days, with accommodation options at any of the Shamwari lodges. Equipment is available for hire at R1,750 per set per day, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Sanctuaries
The Born Free Foundation Animal Rescue and Education Centre at Shamwari Game Reserve incorporates a museum and educational facility to create awareness of how wildlife is exploited in captivity around the world. Guests at Shamwari are able to visit one of the 2 Big Cat Sanctuaries and see some of the rescued animals. In addition, guests can visit the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Ian Player Rhino Awareness Centre.
What’s more, Shamwari Game Reserve has recently upgraded 4 of its 6 lodges. Aside from stylish face lifts at Eagles Crag Lodge and Sarili Lodge, there is now an epic chill out lounge for teens at Riverdene Lodge and a room at Longlee Manor that has been specially designed for guests in wheelchairs. Try something new this season by booking a holiday at one of the beautiful African–inspired lodges at Shamwari Game Reserve.
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*The Shamwari Group has been voted the Best Hotel/Resort in Africa by Selling Long Haul’s ‘Travel Agent’s Choice Awards 2013’ and received the award for Africa’s Leading Conservation Company at the 2013 World Travel Awards. Click here to see their full list of awards.
