The intimate and luxurious Sarili Private Villa at Shamwari Game Reserve is located on the banks of the Bushman’s River. Shamwari Sarili Private Villa offers an exclusive experience with only 6 luxury rooms and accommodates a maximum of 12 guests. Your experience at Sarili Private Villa will be tailored to your needs with a private chef and personalised game drives with your dedicated ranger. The villa features world-class facilities, in-room spa treatments, a stunning lounge and fireplace, a swimming pool, and an extensive deck over-looking the Bushman’s River. Activities when staying at the villa include bushwalks, birding, conservation and rehabilitation centre visits, and a children’s program.

Conveniently accessible at only a 45-minute drive from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, the exclusive 5-star Shamwari Game Reserve is an ideal inclusion at the end of your Garden Route travel itinerary. This private game reserve boasts 7000 hectares of beguiling landscapes over 5 of South Africa’s 8 biomes. The rich and diverse vegetation makes the landscape an ideal habitat for varied wildlife and an impressive selection of birdlife. With exceptional game viewing year-round, 3-4-hour safari drives are led by passionate and highly experienced game rangers offering you a wealth of information while tracking wildlife. The specialized open 4×4 safari vehicles at Shamwari Sarili Private Villa offer an excellent chance to see and photograph the Big 5, giraffe, zebra, hippo, jackal, and a diverse community of antelope. In addition to Sarili Private Villa, Shamwari is home to a collection of 5-star luxury lodge; Eagles Crag, Bayethe Tented Lodge, Riverdene Family Lodge, Long Lee Manor and the Explorer Camp.