Rooms

Bayathe

The name for this Shamwari lodge comes from the African greeting, pronounced “By-ye-ti”. The English translation for this word is “I salute you” and is one of the warmest welcomes in the African culture in this area of the country. For a luxurious, malaria-free experience, look no further than Bayethe Lodge.

Air conditioning - Nespresso Coffee Machine - Telephone - Minibar - Hairdryer - Electronic Safe - Fitted international adapters- Ensuite bath and shower - Television with selected channels - Private deck with plunge pool

Room sleeps maximum of two guests.

Sindile

Sindile, luxury tented camp is a secluded, luxury getaway set deep in the African veld. The camp mimics a solitary leopard’s sanctuary, blending with the surrounding bush while providing excellent vantages over the Bushman’s River and surrounding plains.

Room sleeps maximum of two guests.

Explorer Camp

During South Africa’s summer season, Shamwari Private Game Reserve expands its offering even further by opening the Explorer Camp.This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes guests on a guided walking safari of the surrounding land, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature.

Twin Beds - 2 x solar LED light for night-time use - Ensuite toilet and shower - Selected guest amenities

Room sleeps a maximum of two guests.

Eagles Crag

A sophisticated safari experience, Eagles Crag provides exclusivity and spectacular views. Making efficient use of its idyllic setting, guests can immerse themselves in nature’s magnificent beauty and marvel at the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs that surround this luxurious property.

Room sleeps maximum of two guests.

Overview

Property Location

Traveling from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown (Makanda), take the N2 while avoiding Colchester. After 11 km past Colchester, use the right lane at the N10 Cradock/Paterson split and continue for 43 km, passing Paterson until reaching the Alicedale sign. Turn right and drive 11 km on the tar road until spotting the Eagles Crag/Bayethe/Jean Byrd Born Free Foundation Sanctuary sign on the right. Enter the reserve for the Northern Welcome Lounge; guests at Eagles Crag and Bayethe will check in there and be transferred to their lodges, a journey of about 30 minutes.

Amenities

Eagles Crag offers a sophisticated safari experience marked by exclusivity and breathtaking views. Nestled in a stunning natural setting, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of lush vegetation and rocky cliffs. The lodge combines luxury with the perfection of its surroundings, featuring an upper deck with aerial viewing pods that showcase panoramic vistas of soaring eagles. Its nine suites harmoniously blend elegant interiors with nature. Located in Shamwari Private Game Reserve, the lodge provides a revitalizing safari spa experience, offering an array of treatments—including massages, facials, and hand and foot rituals—that promote well-being for the mind, body, and soul.

Shamwari Game Reserve - Eagles Crag

Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape Province