Shamwari Bayethe Lodge

Safari Lodge | Shamwari Private Game Reserve | South Africa Shamwari Bayethe Lodge is in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, an area steeped in history, rich in wildlife, and with varied landscapes.

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Shamwari Bayethe Lodge

Updated on the 28th of March 2024.

Overview

Bayethe Lodge is a luxury tented camp in Shamawari Private Game Reserve, the finest luxury malaria-free destination in southern South Africa.

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Highlights & What to Expect

Game drives in the Shamwari wilderness are the primary safari activities at Bayethe Lodge.
Gaze at the southern heavens in a place where low light pollution enables a remarkable display of stars and galaxies.
Skilled nature guides lead daily bush walks with a focus on ecosystems that make up the reserve and the animals, great and small, that inhabit it.
Be pampered at the spa or in the privacy of your room.
Up close Big Five sightings will surely be one of your stay's highlights.
White-starred robins, black stork, pied, and malachite kingfishers are some bird species to be on the lookout for during your safari.

Location & Setting

Bayethe Lodge is located in the northeastern section of Shamwari Reserve. It is surrounded by dense bushveld and lies near a waterhole which attracts large numbers of animals. Reaching the lodge is easy, with a transfer of around an hour from Port Elizabeth Airport. It is an ideal safari destination to combine with the Garden Route.

Rooms

Shamwari Bayethe Lodge accommodates guests in twelve luxury tented suites with en suite bathrooms, private plunge pools, indoor/outdoor showers, fireplaces, and private decks from which the spectacular natural surroundings can be appreciated. The suites are reminiscent of safaris conducted during a bygone era.

Facilities

Central areas are warm and inviting, with a lounge, bar, dining area, outdoor deck, and swimming pool. The reserve is home to the Ian Player Rhino Awareness Center, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and two Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries that will leave you in awe. After a day of excitement, the Bayethe Bush Retreat offers guests spa treatments in one of two treatment rooms or the privacy of their rooms.