When you've spent all morning on safari in an open Land Rover, you want to know you're coming back to a room or suite that offers you luxury, comfort and gourmet food. You can hoose from five 5 star Lodges.



Long Lee Manor is a reminder of an era of gracious living - positioned as the flagship of Shamwari - it overlooks the sweeping plains leading down to the Bushmans River. Built in 1910, this Edwardian Manor House offers a distinctive colonial experience with refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine.



The accommodation consists of 38 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There are 2 swimming pools, a flood-lit tennis court, private airstrip, curio shop, private conference facility and your own personal Ranger. All the guest rooms feature satellite TV, air-conditioning or ceiling fans, under floor heating, and international direct dial.



Eagles Cragg Lodge has been totally refurbished and now offers a fully inclusive service, complete with your own game ranger and chef. Located in the centre of the reserve, with animals virtually on your doorstep, the lodge has four separate double suites available for individuals, small groups or families. Each suite has a private outdoor shower with a magnificent vista overlooking the reserve. There is an outdoor swimming pool and large verandah.



Lobengula Lodge offers a five-star graded, ethnically decorated, traditional African experience. The lodge has five double en-suite bedrooms and includes the Presidential Suite. All rooms are fully air-conditioned, have under floor heating, and international direct dial.

Tucked deep in the valley bushveld, this thatched, tranquil, luxurious and exclusive Lodge has a magnificent wooden deck overlooking the Game Reserve, which is beautifully appointed and ideal for open-air dining or relaxing in front of the fireplace. Lobengula Lodge also has a small gym, sauna, wine cellar, curio shop and swimming pool with sunken cocktail bar.

The Presidential Suite within Lobengula Lodge has five, beautifully appointed, double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. This air-conditioned and under floor heated Suite, also includes a private lounge with fireplace.



Highfield lodge is an 1820 settler lodge which has been totally refurbished. The lodge is located in the centre of the reserve where it's not unusual to discover rhino and other animals grazing just outside.

Accommodation consists of four twin rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, available for individuals or small groups or families, with fully inclusive service. Highfield Lodge, complete with your own game ranger and chef, has a charming lounge and a refreshing plunge pool for hot summer days with barbecue style meals served either in the dining room or on the verandah.



Riverdene Lodge is the latest addition and consists of nine twin rooms, and sleeps 18 guests in total. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, with a small lounge area, television and telephone. Each en-suite bathroom has a separate shower and bath. Two elegantly furnished casual lounges make up the public area with a rim flow swimming pool plus sun deck and poolside bar. The dining room opens onto a spacious outdoor barbecue area.



Bushmans River Lodge is located along the Bushmans River with spectacular views. The Lodge is a unique historical site that has been beautifully restored and totally refurbished, it now offers a fully inclusive service complete with your own game ranger and chef.





The accommodation, for individuals, small groups or families, is beautifully decorated in an artistic ethnic theme, a representation of the true uniqueness of Shamwari. The Lodge has a thatched gazebo which overlooks the reserve. In winter you can sit in front of a glowing fire in the lounge. In summer cool down in the delightful plunge pool before you retire to one of the four deluxe en-suite bedrooms.