Shamwari Private Game Reserve is probably the best known and one of the largest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. About an hour from Port Elizabeth, Shamwari has been at the forefront of conservation in the region for many years and offers its guests a unique experience.

The abundance and diversity of wildlife, including the Big 5, makes for some exciting game drives which are led by experienced guides. Shamwari is also known for its Born Free Foundation and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre which guests can visit in-between game drives, as well as walking safaris.

Bayethe translates as ‘I salute you’, a warm African welcome which guests are assured of at this characterful lodge. Surrounded by thick vegetation and overlooking a waterhole, Bayethe Tented Lodge offers the feeling of being immersed in the bush but in absolute comfort.

The communal areas are decorated in contemporary bush style with a cozy lounge area complete with fire place for those cooler evenings. Your stay at Bayethe Tented Lodge includes afternoon high tea, game drives, and guided bush walk.

The 12 rooms are a blended canvas suite style and provide stylish and contemporary interiors with the luxury of a private plunge pool on the deck. The ensuite bathroom contain a bathtub as well as an outdoor shower for that true bush experience. There is air conditioning, a fireplace, Nespresso coffee machine, a safe, minibar, and free WiFi.

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