One of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth, South Africa, fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', boasts 11 official languages, and its inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful beaches of Cape Town. Enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township, browse the bustling Indian markets in Durban, or sample some of the world's finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its untamed wilderness is astonishing: wildlife roams freely across massive unfenced game reserves such as the world-famous Kruger National Park.
As part of Kerzner International's Rare Finds portfolio, Shamwari Private Game Reserve is set in South Africa’s Eastern Cape,
unfolding across 25,000 hectares of malaria-free wilderness. Home to the Big Five and where five of South Africa’s nine biomes converge, the reserve is shaped by conservation, wildlife and the people who protect both. Six luxury lodges and one explorer camp sit within the landscape, offering a refined safari experience rooted in space, privacy and quiet luxury.
