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White Rhino Back in the Wild after care
In 2018 the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre received three orphaned rhinos in its care and well over a year later they were ready to be back in the wild.
Eastern Cape Birds at Shamwari Private Game Reserve
28 April 2021 | PUBLISHED BY admin

Shamwari is home to a vast array of birdlife, ranging from great birds of prey to tiny feathered friends. Avid bird watchers are sure to enjoy one of their life’s most memorable birding experiences during a stay at our private game and nature reserve. Read on to learn more about the beautiful and rare birds of South Africa found at Shamwari. Bird watchers visiting the Eastern Cape in South Africa are in for a treat. In fact, it is described as a ‘delight for the eyes and ears’ by the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency. The province boasts diverse
Read MoreThe Shamwari Virtual Game Drive Experience That Helps Neighbouring Communities
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year with plenty of plot twists nobody had seen coming. The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone around the world in some capacity – some more so than others. Shamwari’s Head Ranger, Andrew Kearney, took it upon himself to bring the bush to the homes of thousands during lockdown with his virtual game drive initiative. Read on to discover how the virtual tourism initiative has helped rural communities in the Eastern Cape, learn about our real-life game drives, as well as bush walks and more. Virtual Game Drives at Shamwari Private Game Reserve It is
Why Shamwari is Perfect for Safari Friend and Family Weekend Getaways
Weekend getaways are good for the soul. Times have been tough and stress levels have been at a peak for most of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa has been on lockdown for months and inter-provincial and intra-provincial leisure travel has finally been approved for locals. Now more than ever, people are looking to travel to get away from the city and escape the confines of their homes. The Benefits of Weekend Getaways A weekend getaway or just a holiday of a few days long can do wonders in improving your health and well-being, whether it be with your
Bird Watching – Why You Should Join in on the Fun
Birding or bird watching is one of the fastest-growing recreational activities. Millions of people have joined the popular hobby of identifying the countless species of birds in various countries across the globe.
The Heart-warming Lions of Lyon arrival at Shamwari
Horus, Cersei, Dadou and Thea travelled from France on Thursday to make their way to their new home at Shamwari's Jean Byrd Centre.
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