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    Shamwari Game Reserve Lodges

    1,062 Reviews
    #1 of 4 Specialty Lodging in Shamwari Game Reserve
    N2 between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown, Shamwari Game Reserve 6000, South Africa
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          5.0
          1,062 reviews
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          Reviewed 30 March 2014
          Long Lee Manor

          Spent 2 nights at Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve. I had the most wonderful time. I travelled to Shamwari solo but I felt totally at ease as soon as I got there. I would like to say a special thanks to Patrick, my ranger....More

          Thank Kathy M
          Reviewed 30 March 2014
          i wanted to stay there!

          we stayed three days there and after that i wanted to become a ranger! the game drives were awesome and we were just 3 people in one car so the ranger (tim, really friendly) explained everything to us. in the morning drive we stoped to...More

          Thank lotti h
          Reviewed 23 March 2014
          Just WOW!

          We stayed at Bayethe and we enjoyed our stay very much! Together with our ranger Richard we were first to see the four baby lions - what a great experience! The staff was very friendly, food was excellent and the lodge on a very good...More

          1  Thank Thola
          Reviewed 17 March 2014
          Long Lee: fantastic time!

          Having only booked one night at Shamwari, we were completely accepting of the fact we might not see much, if anything. However, thanks to our amazing ranger Abel, we saw an incredible array of animals - lions, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, hippo, zebra and more. Abel...More

          2  Thank Shushazam
          Reviewed 16 March 2014
          Beyond expectations!!

          We stayed in Bayethe and in eagles and we loved every single minute of our stay! We had some good fun with ranger Mino and a great nature experience with ranger Tim. Its worth every penny. We would definately come back!

          1  Thank Birgiteva
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          • Breakfast included
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          • Breakfast included
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          • US$714 - US$1,265 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • 56
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          Jill C
          Hi we are coming in july/August to Cape Town and travelling across the garden route to the game reserve but unsure on dates could we just turn up or best to try and book, travelling with 2 adults and a 13 and 11 year old thank you
          3 April 2017|
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          Dear Jill, Thank you for your enquiry and interest shown in Shamwari Game Reserve. We are delighted that you have chosen Shamwari Game Reserve as your safari destination! It would be best to book in advance and as... More
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          RachelleReynolds
          We are planning a trip in mid October. Can you please give any information on what type of clothes to pack? Thank you.
          5 March 2017|
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          Dear Rachelle, Thank you for your enquiry and interest shown in Shamwari Game Reserve. We are delighted that you have chosen Shamwari Game Reserve as your safari destination! South Africa enjoys a warm climate year-round... More
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          Doreen8
          What sort of electrical travel adapters are needed please?
          16 January 2017|
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          Good Day Doreen, Thank you for your enquiry and interest shown in Shamwari Game Reserve. The electricity supply is 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ, with the exception of Port Elizabeth (200/250 V). Most plugs have 3-pin or 2-pin... More
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          "Sarili Suite is twice the size of the standard rooms."
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          "Ask for a room in the Manor House , simply brilliant"
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          "Don't worry about which room, they are all great"
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          "There are three room facing the river and the reserve, with two facing the courtyard (which we stayed in and..."
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