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.
The general daily program offers time to really unwind and relax, while still offering the excitement of being deep in the bush surrounded by game.
The general activities run along the following lines:
An early morning wake up call before dawn, a quick cup of coffee followed by a 3 hour game drive where you have the chance to spot not only the Big 5, but also a wide variety of other game species. You will then return to the lodge for breakfast and then have time to relax. Enjoy the sun at the pools edge, relax in the lounge area or have a sleep in comfort of your own room/suite/tent, with the surrounding sounds of the African bushveld
The order of the day is usually:
Early morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Thereafter, guests can enjoy leisure time around the camp until lunch.
Afternoon game drives include sundowners and culminate in a night drive.
Dinner is served under the African sky or in the dining areas.
May – August (Winter)
- 06h30 Wake-up call
- 07h00 Early morning refreshments
- 07h30 Depart for morning game drive
- 10h30 Return from morning game drive
- 11h00 Requested check-out time
- 10h00 Brunch is served until 14h00
- 13h00 Recommended arrival time
- 14h30 Afternoon tea
- 15h00 Depart for afternoon game drive
- 19h30 Pre-dinner drinks
- 20h00 Dinner
September – April (Summer)
- 05h00 Wake-up call
- 05h30 Early morning refreshments
- 06h00 Depart for morning game drive
- 09h00 Return from morning game drive
- 09h30 Breakfast
- 11h00 Requested check-out time
- 12h30 Lunch
- 13h00 Recommended arrival time
- 15h00 Afternoon tea
- 16h00 Depart for afternoon game drive
- 19h00 Return from afternoon game drive
- 20h00 Dinner
Activities:
4x4 landrover safaris in an open safari vehicle and bush walks
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).
