The magnificent flightless dung beetle
There are over 800 species of dung beetle in Southern Africa. Unbeknown to many, there is a rare sub-species of dung beetle endemic to a few areas in Southern Africa.
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There’s always something happening at and around Shamwari Private Game Reserve. New guests booking in, old guests leaving as friends, game drives, various conservation efforts, the preparation of delicious meals and entertainment of guests… The list goes on and on. Keep abreast of the latest goings-on around Shamwari by having a look at what’s being written about us.
Shamwari is privileged to receive various accolades from former guests and external media sources. Read on to discover what they’re saying.
8 impressive South African trees you must see
5 amazing facts about spekboom
Spekboom (Portulacaria Afra) is a succulent plant found in South Africa. One of the many Spekboom facts is that it is indigenous to the Eastern Cape province and has been deemed as a miracle plant by many.
Shamwari a luxury game reserve with wheelchair accessibility
The following article is one guest’s experience at Shamwari: “Long Lee Manor at Shamwari is the poster child for accessibility.”
South African wildlife conservation series set to appear on netflix
Unwell leopards, orphaned rhino calves, clever hippos, and reluctant giraffes are some of the things the Shamwari conservation team deals with on a daily basis, all of which can now be seen in a 13-part Netflix series.
Shamwari game reserve is back in the game
New owners and a $25m investment into Shamwari Game Reserve have put this iconic Eastern Cape reserve back on top of the five-star safari bucket list.