The Shamwari Game Reserve is home to not only the renowned Big 5 but a large variety of other mammals as well, making it a sought after safari destination for both local and international visitors.
Game Drives
Game drives are conducted twice a day at the elegant lodge in the Shamwari Game Reserve with a coffee stop in the morning and a sundowner stop in the late afternoon. Well-informed, dedicated game rangers will provide you will valuable and interesting information pertaining to the area and the animals that inhabit it.
In addition to the conventional game drives Long Lee Manor is a superb bird-watching destination. It boasts an array of bird species including a large selection of raptors such as black shouldered kites and booted eagles. The water birds flock to the various pools found on Shamwari, where you can spot African darters, African Shelducks and malachite kingfishers to name but a few of the species found here. There are certainly enough to keep a bird watching enthusiast busy for a couple of days.
If you are looking for a more physical alternative to a safari drive you can take part in a professionally guided walking tour that will afford you with a unique perspective of the indigenous fauna and flora of the area. You will be shown various animal tracks and hiding spots as well as being taught how to distinguish between various dung specimens while learning about the history of the region.
Bush Dining
Dining at Long Lee Manor makes for memorable experiences as experienced gourmet chefs prepare mouth watering meals that will please even the most discerning of palates. The sumptuous meals are served in a variety of dining locations that include the main dining room, around an open fire at the barn or in the river lapa for alfresco dining.
A fully-stocked bar serves a large variety of local and imported wine, beers and spirits.
The Shamwari Game Reserve has been referred to as one of the best safari experiences in the world for good reason....