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Shamwari Private Game Reserve, A Rare Finds Resort
Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa · Independent · Accessible Luxury
South Africa's pioneering 25,000-hectare malaria-free Big Five reserve joined Kerzner International's Rare Finds collection on 1 April 2026 — six lodges and an Explorer Camp across restored Eastern Cape wilderness, continuing a conservation legacy that began when the reserve opened in 1992.
- 62 rooms
- Opened 1992
History
Opened in 1992 as one of South Africa's first private Big Five game reserves in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Shamwari spans 25,000 hectares with six lodges — Long Lee Manor, Bayethe, Eagles Crag, Sindile, Riverdene, and Sarili Private Villa — plus Shamwari Explorer Camp. Kerzner International assumed hospitality management effective 1 April 2026 under the Rare Finds by Kerzner collection, owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai.
The setting
2 blocks from Times Square.
Experiences
- Bushman's River boat experience — Exclusive guided river cruise on the Bushman's River, offered to guests staying a minimum of three nights.
- Big Five safari game drives — Open game viewing vehicle drives to spot lions, elephants and other Big 5 animals, with birds of prey.
- Guided bush walks — Professionally guided walks with rangers who share knowledge of the reserve's fauna, flora, tracks and history.
- Walking safaris — Walking safaris, night drives and conservation experiences alongside game drives.
- Night drives — Night drives alongside game drives and walking safaris.
- Star gazing — Stargazing from the lodge, private deck, or a guided experience with telescopes and expert narration; largely free from light pollution.
Amenities
- Butler Service
- Private Deck
- Private Plunge Pool
- Outdoor Showers
- Private Safari Vehicles
- Landing Areas for Helicopter
- Shamwari Air Shuttle
- Child Minding Service
- Swarovski optic binoculars, one per couple, in all safari vehicles
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