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Shamwari Private Game Reserve

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Shamwari Game Reserve N2 between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth South Africa
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Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a premier wildlife conservation and tourism destination located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Spanning over 25,000 hectares, the reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Shamwari distinguishes itself through its commitment to conservation, rehabilitation of wildlife, and responsible tourism practices. Guests can experience game drives, bush walks, and luxurious accommodations, all while contributing to the preservation of South Africa’s natural heritage. The reserve offers a variety of lodging options, from intimate bush camps to opulent lodges, catering to different preferences and budgets. Shamwari actively participates in anti-poaching initiatives and community development programs, making it a destination that combines wildlife encounters with ethical and sustainable travel.

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  • Shamwari Game Reserve N2 between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth South Africa
  • +27 42 203 1111

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DenesBrosca
Port Elizabeth
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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KseniaCzerwinska
Port Elizabeth
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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NonaAlekseyeva
Port Elizabeth
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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MaurikMoolenaar
Port Elizabeth
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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RainoAhlberg
Port Elizabeth
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!

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NathanWilson
Port Elizabeth
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I have been planning this trip for a long time and it was a stunning experience. This was once in a lifetime experience and me and my family really had a great time. It is a great place and has a lot of impressive sites to visit. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

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ClariceVerreau
Port Elizabeth
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I always wanted to visit this city as it was on my bucket list and there is so much to see here that you really really fell in love with the culture, the buildings, the people and the food of this place. We took the tour package where the guide took us to all the main spots and apart from it, we were able to enjoy so much at the markets of the city and shopped so much stuff.. It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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LucasMarriott
Port Elizabeth
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This is by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in and it exceeded expectations at all levels be it food, service, the amenities, the fitness centre or the pool. It was a great experience and I am so happy with my stay that I would give my 5 star recommendation to this place who made my time here so easy and luxurious. I commend all the management for great work.

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JonathanRWilliams
Port Elizabeth
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We went to this place which is amazing and we booked the entire suite for the family. Everybody had a great time and we really enjoyed our stay. The service and the staff was superb and we were able to indulge in their spa as well which was awesome. Must visit place for everybody.. This is a great place to come over for a weekend because the place is huge and very nicely managed. The amenities and the service is class apart. The staff was very professional and assisted us with everything. It was an incredible experience and I would really recommend this place to everyone. It was superb.

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DankoKolos
Port Elizabeth
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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JosefineVKruse
Port Elizabeth
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This was a traditional B&B and was very warm and comfortable. The hosts were very welcoming and nice people. It is very conveniently located and is easy to find. The food from their kitchen was very homely and delicious and they made sure that we had a hearty breakfast. Overall a great experience and we are booking this place again.

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LisaDKelly
Port Elizabeth
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There are places in the world which are so beautiful and magical that going there once does not suffice your travel karma. This is definitely one of those. I loved it here and the place had my heart.

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GerardDeslauriers
Port Elizabeth
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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WillyBergstrom
Port Elizabeth
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I have been planning this trip for a long time and it was a stunning experience. This was once in a lifetime experience and me and my family really had a great time. It is a great place and has a lot of impressive sites to visit. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

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JereLaukka
Port Elizabeth
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We had an experience of a lifetime at this vibrant city. The culture, the traditions, the warm people and their hospitality was beyond anything. It was amazing to visit this place and I loved everything about this place. I plan to visit this place again and again because I just fell in love with this place.

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RomanNovotny
Port Elizabeth
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This is a great place to come over for a weekend because the place is huge and very nicely managed. The amenities and the service is class apart. The staff was very professional and assisted us with everything. It was an incredible experience and I would really recommend this place to everyone. It was superb.

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HannaSutinen
Port Elizabeth
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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KristinePetersen
Port Elizabeth
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We had an experience of a lifetime at this vibrant city. The culture, the traditions, the warm people and their hospitality was beyond anything. It was amazing to visit this place and I loved everything about this place. I plan to visit this place again and again because I just fell in love with this place.

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JuliaNeudorf
Port Elizabeth
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Visiting this awesome place has been such an awesome and pleasant experience. I was not hoping for it to go so well for me but it turned out the place and the people are simply great. Loved it here and will surely come back again.

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RadomiraVitkova
Port Elizabeth
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This is by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in and it exceeded expectations at all levels be it food, service, the amenities, the fitness centre or the pool. It was a great experience and I am so happy with my stay that I would give my 5 star recommendation to this place who made my time here so easy and luxurious. I commend all the management for great work.

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