Long Lee Manor was built in 1910 by the descendants of William Foulds, one of the early settlers from York in England. Lovingly restored and expanded, this gracious Edwardian mansion has the feel of a country manor, located in the African bush where you will experience the style of living of a past era, with uncompromising service.
Long Lee Manor is positioned as the flagship of Shamwari and it overlooks the sweeping plains leading down to the Bushman's River Valley. The Sidbury Wing is hidden from the manor house. The french doors open onto the rolling river meadows. Each spring (October) the palm trees in Palm Court are alive with weaver birds nesting.
Long Lee Manor accommodates 38 guests in elegant en-suite bedrooms, all with air-conditioning and underfloor heating.
Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room or around the open blazing fire at the Barn. An extensive range of African curios and branded clothing is sold at the curio shop at Long Lee Manor. Between game drives guests can laze around one of the two pools, play an invigorating game of tennis on the floodlit court or relax in the beautifully appointed garden lounge.
Lobengula Lodge
Lobengula Lodge is a truly traditional African experience. Tucked deep in the valley bushveld, this thatched, ethnically decorated lodge offers guests a tranquil, luxurious and exclusive getaway. All five Junior suites are en-suite, with air-conditioning and under-floor heating, whilst the Chief suite includes a large private lounge with fireplace. Lobengula Lodge serves lavish meals for all discerning diners, offers a selection of fine South African wines from its cellar and a well-trained staff ensures a high quality of service and satisfaction. After a game drive guests can relax, swim or enjoy a drink at the pool bar. The magnificent wooden deck overlooking the dense African bush is beautifully appointed for meals or mystical African storytelling in front of the fireplace. A small gym and steam bath is available for the active guest.
The two lavish junior suites across the small stream in the Excelsior Valley offer total privacy. Both of these suites have small plunge pools looking out onto the bush. Bathrooms in all the suites are stylish sandstone and granite havens. Outside showers, an addition to the six suites, add a new dimension to communing with nature. Impressive canopy beds, freshly made up with crisp linen, invite sleep. Each room features a comfortable lounge, robes and a private deck.
Riverdene Lodge
Riverdene Lodge, the latest addition at award winning Shamwari Game Reserve, sleeps a total of 18 guests. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, with television and telephone, and feature a small lounge area. Each en-suite sandstone bathroom has a 'his' and 'hers' vanity basin, separate shower, bath and private toilet. The two elegantly furnished casual lounges and a glorious sunroom, a magnificent rim flow swimming pool with sun deck and poolside bar entice guests to relax and restore their energies.
Shamwari Game Reserve & Lodge Accomodation - Eastern Province - South Africa
The dining room opens onto a spacious outdoor barbecue area. As with all the lodges at Shamwari, guests receive personal attention from their assigned rangers for the duration of their stay.
Bushmans River Lodge
Bushmans River Lodge is a unique historical site that has been beautifully restored. The 'home away from home' atmosphere is a welcoming reminder of true South African hospitality. Beautifully decorated in an artistic and ethnic theme, the 4 suites offer a personalized service. This lodge is another representation of the true uniqueness of Shamwari.
Relax under the thatched gazebo with a cocktail and look out for the hippopotamus in the Bushmans River below, dine sumptuously inside or take casual meals outside on the verandah overlooking the densely wooded Bushmans River valley.
Bask in front of a glowing fire in the lounge during winter, in summer cool down in the delightful plunge pool and at night, retire to one of the four deluxe en-suite rooms. Bushmans River Lodge is pure unadulterated luxury, surrounded by the African wilderness.
Bayethe Lodge
"By-ye-ti", the welcoming salutation you will receive on your arrival at this splendid stone walled and thatch roofed lodge. Absorb the pulse of the African bush from the viewing deck, framed by riverine trees and overlooking river pools where antelope venture a twilight drink and crowned eagles glide on the darkening sky. While sitting next to the boma fire, let the crackling fire, a nightjar and the distant howl of a jackal serenade you into relaxation.
Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the 9 twin-bedded suites is nestled along the bed of the river, camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tented suite is air-conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck. Early morning and evening game viewing drives in open land rovers as well as guided nature walks and bird watching are all part of this magnificent experience. "Bayethe Nkosi" - "I salute you great one"
Eagles Cragg Lodge
Eagles Cragg Lodge is an avante-guard masterpiece of thatch, stone and glass for the most discerning of travellers who is looking for privacy and tranquillity. Eagles Cragg consists of 9 individually built rooms to accommodate two guests each. Each room has its own private deck and plunge pool with an uninterrupted view of the bush. The lodge houses its own Wellness Spa & facilities and also includes a dining area, library, business centre, lounge & bar.
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