Long Lee Manor

Shamwari Game Reserve, the ultimate luxury big five African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

The 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 Bushman's River.

Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. This splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush. Long Lee Manor accommodates 38 guests in elegant en-suite rooms and 2 luxury suites.

Each room offers ceiling fans and air-conditioning (hot and cold), satellite T.V, international direct dial, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers

Facilities

Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room, under the Pepper Tree, or around the open blazing fire at the Barn. A river boma offers an outdoor option for meals.
The Shamwari wine list is especially selected and includes a choice of 12 red and 12 white South African wines. A further selection of rare and fine wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars is on offer from the humidor.

Weddings:

If your dream wedding includes a luxury honeymoon to one of Africa's finest, luxury, Big 5 game reserves, then why not extend the dream and get married in the wild?
Shamwari offers a romantic wedding package based on two people (bride & groom) that does not include accommodation. Accommodation charges can be requested separately

Conferencing and Incentives:

Shamwari Game Reserve has a dedicated conference organiser who will work with you to tailor your company’s African experience. So whether you’re planning game drives and walking safaris, a night’s star gazing followed by a bush breakfast, or just want to make sure that the conference room is fully air conditioned and has all the presentation equipment you need, we’ll have it covered.

This 25,000 hectare game reserve provides the ultimate team building experience. Whether its working together to track wild animals, helping our vets with darting programme's or even assisting with the release of Big Five game back into the wild, there is no better way to develop teamwork skills whilst also supporting vital conservation efforts.

Facilities and Services:

• 2 Swimming pools

• Perimeter Electric fence

• Private conference facilities

• Internet access

• Spa facilities – 2 Treatment/Therapy rooms, Steam Bath, outdoor Jacuzzi

• Curio shop

• Outdoor dining under the Pepper Tree

• Original 1916 Barn, with conferencing and outdoor dining facilities

• Personal ranger service – only 6 passengers per vehicle

• Safe-keeping facilities in all rooms

Fauna and Flora

Steeped in pioneer history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve is big 5, malaria free and is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushman's River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

Activities

Between game drives guests can laze around one of the two pools, relax in the beautifully appointed garden lounge, or experience a rejuvenating treatment in our spa.

Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary:

The Born Free Foundation is at the forefront of drawing the public's attention to the plight of wild animals confined in impoverished captive environments and promoting through education and public awareness, a humane agenda.

It is the mission of both The Born Free Foundation and Shamwari Game Reserve to promote the conservation of species and the protection of habitat while maintaining a humane and compassionate approach to the welfare of animals.

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