Depart from your Port Elizabeth hotel or the airport late morning and head east along the N2 and take a left northwards along the R342 towards Patterson, arriving at Shamwari around an hour later.
There are 7 separate lodges at Shamwari Private Game Reserve along with the seasonal Explorers Camp, so please make sure you arrive at the correct one (we can arrange private transfers to make it easier if you wish, see rates below).
Once checked into your room around 2:00pm, freshen up, enjoy some lunch and prepare for your 3 hour evening game drive starting at 3:00 pm in the winter and around 4:00 pm in the summer months. Home to the ‘Big Five’ as well as many species of mammals, reptiles and birds, prepare for an amazing experience. Using all their senses & experience, your Ranger will seek out the animals and stop for anything of interest, possibly the spoor of hunting lions or a herd of African elephants. Sunset time is enjoyed on a vantage point with some sundowners and snacks, before we change into night mode and using flashlights, search for the secretive nocturnal creatures of the bush like a sleek genet or unforgettable view of a leopard.
Upon returning to the Lodge, a blazing fire and yummy dinner awaits, along with your first night’s sleep in the African bush.
Enjoy your last early morning game drive with your experienced game ranger, pursuing the animals not yet ticked off your list.
After your game activity you will return to the lodge for breakfast before check out around 11:00am for your onward journey or return private transfer back to Port Elizabeth hotel or airport (if included).
