
Award-winning malaria-free Big 5 reserve — 75 minutes from Port Elizabeth
Shamwari Private Game Reserve Big 5 Safari
Small Group Tour
Max 8 guests
Private Tour
Own guide & vehicle
Luxury Custom
Tailored to you
Shamwari is one of South Africa's most prestigious private game reserves and a multiple-award winner. This malaria-free, 25,000-hectare reserve is home to the Big 5 and offers an exclusive safari experience with far fewer vehicles than national parks. Enjoy morning and afternoon open-vehicle game drives with expert rangers, a gourmet lunch at the lodge, and the possibility of off-road tracking for closer animal encounters. Shamwari's dedication to conservation — including a wildlife rehabilitation centre — makes this a meaningful and luxurious wildlife experience.
Tour Highlights
Interactive Route Map
Click markers to see stop details. Route is approximate and may vary.
Your Day, Stop by Stop
A cinematic journey through Cape Town's most iconic landmarks
Pickup
Collection from Port Elizabeth hotel
Arrive Shamwari
Welcome at the lodge, coffee & briefing
Morning Game Drive
Big 5 tracking in open vehicle — off-road capability
Wildlife Rehab Visit
Tour the conservation and rehabilitation centre
Gourmet Lunch
Three-course lunch at the lodge
Afternoon Drive
Second game drive — predator focus
Departure
Drive back to Port Elizabeth
What's Included
Inclusions
- Pickup from Port Elizabeth
- Open safari vehicle
- Expert ranger & tracker
- Park entrance fees
- Gourmet lunch
- Afternoon refreshments
- Conservation levy
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Why Book Direct With Us?
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
What to Bring
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Warm layers
- Neutral clothing
- Sunscreen
Insider Tips
- Shamwari has excellent leopard sighting rates
- The wildlife rehabilitation centre does incredible work — inspiring to visit
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
