The Shamwari Private Game Reserve is located near Port Elizabeth and has been voted the World's leading game reserve and conservation park for many consecutive years.

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Shamwari Game Reserve is the southernmost Big Five private reserve in Africa. The Reserve stretches along the Bushman's river, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive from the city) and Grahamstown, and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. The 25,000 hectare game reserve is steeped in settler history, and dates back to the time when game roamed freely in the Eastern Cape. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life, and has been awarded a number of international awards for it's efforts in conservation coupled with tourism.

In addition to Shamwari Game Reserve's fantastic game viewing and activities, the reserve includes 7 impressive luxury lodges, each offering the best in luxury, comfort, dining and service. Many world celebrities have spend time here, and the reserve is also known from several international TV productions.