Shamwari Game Reserve, located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, is home to a diverse range of wildlife due to its varied ecosystems, including grasslands, savannahs, and forests. Some of the wildlife you can expect to see at Shamwari Game Reserve includes:

• Big Five: African elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros (both black and white rhinos).
• Cheetahs
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Antelopes: Including impalas, kudus, nyala, eland, and springboks
• Warthogs
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Baboons and vervet monkeys.
  Various species of birds, including raptors, ostriches, and colorful smaller birds

These are just some of the highlights, as Shamwari Game Reserve boasts a rich biodiversity with numerous other species.

Absolutely! Southern Africa offers outstanding opportunities to extend your journey and delve into even more stunning destinations. Consider spending additional time exploring Victoria Falls, often hailed as Africa’s adventure capital and a beloved honeymoon destination for its romantic charm.

Alternatively, elevate your safari experience by visiting the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta globally, and witness the diverse wildlife thriving in its lush wetlands. Another option is to arrive a few days early to appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Cape Winelands, renowned for its exceptional South African wines.

Tailor your adventure to your desires and create a bespoke journey that perfectly suits your interests.

Our top picks include: 

The Cape Winelands
Victoria Falls
Okavango Delta

Contact Premier Africa to plan your bespoke Southern Africa adventure.

While this scheduled hosted tour features pre-selected accommodations, we understand that each traveler has unique preferences. If you desire a personalized South Africa experience, our team is here to help. Our dedicated Journey Specialists will craft a custom adventure tailored specifically to your tastes. We’ll curate a unique selection of hotels and lodges that match your interests and requirements, allowing you to design your ideal South African journey. Let us assist you in creating an itinerary that reflects your personal style and desires. Your South African adventure, perfectly customized for you.

For this incredible Premier Africa Excursion, five of South Africa’s most exclusive, world-class  golf courses have been selected for your enjoyment, complete with on-course golf host assistance, green fees, caddie or cart, plus private transfers, lunches and refreshments.

• The Links at Fancourt: Ranked #2 in South Africa, and Gary Player’s crowning achievement, this members-only golf course plays host to some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the SA Open, Presidents Cup, and Volvo Golf Champions European Tour.
• Montagu Golf Club: Another world-renowned, 18-hole Gary Player golfing experience that showcases uniquely picturesque terrain indigenous to the region and is as challenging as it is enjoyable.
• Outeniqua Golf Course: Taking inspiration from the scenic Outeniqua Mountain Range that surrounds it, this engaging, top class course based in Fancourt, George offers golfers a much more relaxed, accommodating layout compared with its challenging Montagu counterpart.
• Pearl Valley Golf Estate & Spa: Exceptionally designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus himself, and ranked 3rd in the country, this prestigious masterpiece of a course finds itself perfectly placed against the breathtakingly beautiful, majestic backdrop of the Pearl Valley mountains at Val de Vie estate.
• Steenberg Golf Estate: Just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD will find you at one of the most distinctly captivating, well-conditioned golf courses South Africa has to offer, intrinsically crafted to embody the serene, rolling vineyards, pine forests, and waterways that surround it.

This unforgettable Premier South African adventure is tailored for both golf enthusiasts and non-golfers alike, boasting a wide variety of exclusive guided tours and activities to suit all tastes and interests, with entry fees, luxury transport, lunches, and refreshments all-inclusive.

Some top experiences include:

• Cape Town & Table Mountain: Private guided tours of Cape Town take visitors on an informative adventure through the city’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, plus feature a spectacular cable-car ride to the Table Mountain 3,500-foot summit for a stunning 360-degree view of the magnificent Cape Peninsula.
• Cape Point: Along one of the most scenic coastal routes in South Africa, visitors traverse the Cape Peninsula, renowned for its eye-catching granite boulders at Boulders Beach and its crystalline azure waters. Here, you’ll also discover the African penguin colony residing.
• The Cape Winelands: Wine experts gladly share their wealth of knowledge on the wines of the region along this private, full day tour of the Cape Winelands. Richly historic and culturally significant, this tour provides a wealth of enjoyable activities for discovery and exploration.
• Oudtshoorn: Renowned as the ostrich capital of South Africa, Oudtshoorn gives visitors the rare opportunity of interacting with the largest bird species in the world as well as meeting the famous Buffelsdrift orphaned elephants along a captivating journey through the region.
• Knysna: On this private, luxury cruise aboard the Heads Explorer catamaran, venture through the picturesque Knysna Heads into the warm Indian Ocean to explore Knysna’s vibrant waterfront as you immerse yourself in the unforgettable natural beauty the Garden Route is most recognized for.

On an awe-inspiring, 5-star Shamwari safari, expert nature guides lead travellers to up-close encounters with the magnificent Big Five along with a multitude of other wildlife on their exhilarating game drives and walking safaris. The reserve is committed to nature conservation, adding new depth and perspective to the experience as you explore the importance of preserving such precious ecosystems. Lodges provide a luxurious getaway amidst untamed wilderness, blending wildlife, luxury, and education into one unforgettable safari experience, complete with fine dining and revitalizing spa amenities.

Notable features include:

• Game Drives & Nature Walks: Awaken to an early morning symphony of nature as you set off on the day’s first thrilling game drive, the rising sun illuminating a mesmerizing wildlife display. Alternatively, immerse your senses in the sounds, scents and movements of the African bush on an authentic guided evening game drive. For those looking to push the limits of exploration, why not join an immersive on-foot bush journey with seasoned experts for a deeper connection with the wild?
• Boma Feasts: Mouth-watering culinary delights are the order of the day for all meals, boma feasts, and refreshment breaks. These are thoughtfully crafted to captivate your taste buds with local flavor.
• Conservation & Rehabilitation: The Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre affords guests an opportunity of visiting sick, injured, abandoned or orphaned animals as they are nursed back to health by professional veterinarians before release back into their natural habitat.
• Spa & Wellness: As a perfect addition to any safari adventure, soak up luxurious spa treatments and restorative treatments in a serene natural setting for the ultimate in relaxation.

For each of the three unforgettable destinations travellers will be touring on this unique Premier Africa excursion, three incredible luxury accommodations have been ideally chosen to match.

• Victoria & Alfred Hotel: With its heritage originally dating back to 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse, The V&A Hotel truly is the perfect combination of Cape Town’s historical charm merged with modern-day opulence. Taking its namesake from royals Queen Victoria and Prince Alfred, this elegant, iconic retreat finds itself at the heart of the V&A Waterfront, giving magnificent views of Cape Town Harbour and Table Mountain. For personalized luxury with timeless sophistication in a lively city setting, there is no finer choice.

• Fancourt Resort & Spa: As South Africa’s leading lifestyle resort situated at the heart of the Cape Garden Route, Fancourt’s One-bedroom Suites provide guests a luxurious, spacious retreat with separate living area and private patio or balcony to showcase the gorgeous views of this perfectly manicured estate – the perfect spot to relax and unwind. This particular resort is also home to three of the world’s most renowned Gary Player-designed golf courses, namely the Outeniqua, the Montagu, and the Links. 
• Shamwari Long Lee Manor: Aptly perched above the breathtaking Shamwari plains, this exquisite manor is an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and pure luxury. Recently redesigned, this wonderful lodge presents Edwardian-style suites infused with a touch of romance and a rim-flow pool, transporting elegance into the wild. With thoughtfully designed rooms that match the outdoor surroundings, the Manor House itself has also been meticulously restored in honor of the rich heritage of the area.

On this exclusive LPGA Amateurs Premier Excursion, our expert local hosts, travel guides and specialists provide you personalized assistance with every arrangement along each step of your journey, even before you embark. Our aim is to ensure a seamless, top class travel experience for all our esteemed guests.

• Travel specialist concierges will help travellers take care of all pre-travel planning, activity selection and reservations for a smooth, personalized, trouble free trip. 
• On-course golf hosts make sure that your personal clubs are delivered and set up well before your arrival, while also offering in depth knowledge and insight into the specific features of each hole that you’ll be playing.

• Destination guides accompany travellers on all sightseeing adventures to give expert knowledge and guidance as to each visited destination’s unique landscape, culture, and history. 
• VIP Travel Services aid our esteemed VIP travellers with every aspect of their travel logistics, from airport assistance and luggage handling, to luxury road transfers throughout the journey in order to ensure comfortable, stress free travels.