Driving Directions to Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
Directions by Road
Shamwari Main Gate | Welcome Lounge South
Arrivals for the following – Long Lee Manor | Sarili | Sindile | Riverdene | Explorer Camp
-33.477961, 26.036166 Shamwari Google Map Link
Follow the N2 out of Port Elizabeth heading towards Grahamstown (Makanda) bypassing the town of Colchester. 11km past Colchester use the left lane to take the N2 ramp to Grahamstown (Makanda). Continue on the N2 for 17km and take the R342 turn-off for Shamwari Private Game Reserve on your left. Travel 7km up the gravel road and enter at the Shamwari Private Game Reserve gate for the Welcome Lounge.
Opening 01 September 2024
Welcome Lounge North
Arrivals for the following – Eagles Crag | Bayethe | Jean Byrd Born Free Foundation
Follow the N2 out of Port Elizabeth heading towards Grahamstown (Makanda) bypassing the town of Colchester. 11km past Colchester use the right hand lane and continue straight on the N10 Craddock / Paterson split. Continue on for 43 km bypassing the town of Paterson until you reach the Alicedale signboards, turn to the right. Continue on for 11km on the tar road until you see the signage for Eagles Crag / Bayethe / Jean Byrd Born Free Foundation Sanctuary to your right and enter at the reserve for the Welcome Lounge North.
-33.354396, 26.070929 Shamwari Google Map Link
All guests staying at Eagles Crag and Bayethe will check in at the new Northern Welcome Lounge and be transferred to their lodge, this transfer would be approximately 30 minutes’ drive time.
Recommended time of arrival for welcome lounge north for transfers to Eagles Crag and Bayethe specifically:
- Between 12:00 – 13:00 for a 13:00 departure from the lounge to be in time for lunch
- Between 14:30 – 15:30 for a 15:30 departure from the lounge to be in time for high tea and afternoon game drive
- Between 16:00 – 17:00 for a 17:00 departure from the lounge last arrival for the day
Should your arrival time be earlier or later than this, please advise reservations prior to your arrival date for alternative arrangements to be made.
Arriving by Air
Runway Details
Coordinates — S 33° 27’ 42” E 26° 03’ 13”
Elevation — 695 feet
1000m in length and 20m in width
Compacted gravel surface
Caution: Wild animals
Private airstrip situated adjacent to Long Lee Manor. Guests will be transferred by Shamwari rangers in open game vehicles. Ensure to contact Shamwari Private Game Reserve with the estimated time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to arrival and on the day of arrival.
Landing Areas for Helicopters
Long Lee Manor
Eagles Crag
Bayethe
Riverdene
