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5 Star - Malaria Free
Game Reserves and Lodges in the
EASTERN CAPE - SOUTH AFRICA

The Eastern Cape has a remarkable selection of Malaria-free Game Reserves and Lodges.

Book two nights or more at any of these reserves and lodges and we provide a free return transfer to Port Elizabeth (with the exception of Samara).

Use our guide to help you choose the one that is right for you.

Most of them are less than 1 3/4 hours from Port Elizabeth. Take a look at our map.

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Eclectic Nguni River Lodge

Big 5 game viewing at a unique 5 star lodge at Addo Elephant National Park .

Nguni River Lodge lies in a private section of the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park, only 1 hour drive from Port Elizabeth. The creative lodge design is inspired by the Nguni cow and all guest suites offer individually styled interiors. Romantic features are the opulent stone baths, private plunge pools and fireplaces with spectacular views.

Prices range from 4,140 Rand inclusive of all meals and game drives.

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Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve

This Five Star Reserve is now offering lodges: Main Lodge and Kaai's Camp.

Blaauwbosch is one of the amazing success stories of the Eastern Cape and covers 5,000 hectares, and is 110km's from Port Elizabeth. The reserve offers a unique and private African wildlife safari experience where guests can relax in comfort. Luxurious chalets are spacious, air-conditioned and have their own dressing rooms, full bathrooms, personal bathrobes, verandahs and mountain views of the beautiful Eastern Cape.

Prices range from 1,950 to 3,800 Rand inclusive of all meals and game drives.

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Samara Private Game Reserve

This Five Star Reserve offers the Manor house for exclusive use.

Samara is one of the Top 101 Hotels in the World according to Tatler (UK). Spend your days on an exclusive safari with rangers and trackers and visit the unspoilt plains of Camdeboo where the majestic cheetah reigns once more and the endangered mountain zebra wander on the endless grassy plains. Spectacular views guaranteed.

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An intimate Big 5 Safari experience: Bukela Game Lodge

In the Amakhala Game Reserve, only 40 minutes from Port Elizabeth

With only four suites Bukela Game Lodge guarantees a personal safari experience. The suites are each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury. The lodge offers the guest a true African experience encompassing all of ones senses, and not tempered by Western or European influences except where comfort and service are concerned. The Amakhala Game Reserve boasts the Big 5.

Prices range from 2,760 to 4,410 Rand.

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Relaxation in the bush: Woodall Country House & Spa

On the doorstep of Addo Elephant National Park.

Revealing a rich and diverse piece of malaria-free Africa, Woodall guest house offers five star luxury and standards of service, leaving you unwilling to leave and eager to return, whether for an occasion of leisure or business. Honeymooners are specially pampered in an environment of peace and privacy.

Voted one of South Africa's Top Three Accommodation Establishments at the Inaugural Welcome Awards 2006. Recipient of the Diners Club Platinum Wine List Award 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Prices range from 750 to 1,540 Rand B&B. Special Game and Spa packages can be arranged. Winter specials available.

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Gorah Elephant Camp

Gorah is one of the best places in the world to see elephants.

The reserve is a private concession within the Addo National park and is located 70 km's 45 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth.

The concession covers 4,500 hectares and is one of South Africa's Premier Five Star Private Game Reserves and is a member of the Relais & Châteaux portfolio.

There are only eleven suites at Gorah which ensures wonderful personal service.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Kwandwe is one of South Africa's Premier Five Star Private Game Reserves and is a member of the Relais & Châteaux portfolio.

Kwandwe lies in the heart of South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape near Grahamstown, 1 3/4 hours 160 km from Port Elizabeth.

It is a victory for far-sighted conservation, 20,000 hectares (49 000 acres) of farmland in the Great Fish River region were restored and restocked with African wildlife.

Today, thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo and elephant roam this diverse and fascinating reserve.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Set along the steep banks of the Great Fish River in the scenic Eastern Cape, this extraordinary safari lodge with only nine guest suites affords spectacular views of the wild yet gentle African landscape.

Modern imaginative intimate design with just six suites with magnificent views and gorgeous rim-flow lap pool.

Uplands Homestead

Your private safaris villa for up to 6 guests complete with your own ranger, game viewing vehicle, butler and chef.

Comments from Heather McPherson who recently hired Uplands.

I can report that we had a truly special experience at Kwandwe - it was certainly all we had hoped and more.

Our ranger 'went the extra mile' to ensure that we had the best game viewing
experience possible.

  Our older son couldn't quite get over the butler spooning out his cereal for him.

  I would certainly recommend this to other clients (just not too many as it
would be nice for it to remain somewhat 'exclusive').

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Melton Manor

The four ensuite bedrooms features innovative "butler hatches" for discreet room service and the interactive kitchen is a cosy place where guests can muck in with Melton Manor's expert chef.

Prices range from 2,605 to 5,740 Rand inclusive of all meals and game drives, children welcome at ECCA Lodge, Uplands and Melton Manor.
Uplands Homestead: 13,690 to 23,725. Melton Manor: 19,080 to 35,245.

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Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve is another of the amazing success stories of the Eastern Cape. Opening at end of January 2005 animals hunted to extinction in the 1800's have been returned to their natural environment.

Pumba is 105 km's from Port Elizabeth, a 1 hour drive, and covers 6,000 hectares and not only has the "Big Five" but numerous other animals including the near extinct white lion, and for bird lovers over 200 species.

The luxurious Pumba Water Lodge comprises of 12 stone-walled, thatched, waterfront cottages all opening onto a private timber deck with outdoor shower and plunge pool overlooking the Kariega Lake and game drinking water or splashing around. 

The new Msenge Bush Lodge offers 11 chalets in the thick bush also with all 11 bedrooms opening up onto a timber deck with outdoor shower and plunge pool overlooking roaming game.

Prices range from 3,140 (rooms) to 6,180 Rand (suites) inclusive of all meals, selected local beverages and game drives, children over 8 welcome from 1,400 Rand.

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River Bend Country Lodge

River Bend Lodge is situated within a 14 000 ha private concession area of the Addo Elephant National Park. 65 km's 50 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

Watch herds of Elephants feeding a short distance away, listen to the songs of some 250 bird species, enjoy a personalized game drive into the mountains and discover varying vegetation from thick forested valleys, open savannah plains to hillsides rich in Fynbos.

There are only the eight luxuriously appointed double suites, two have interlarding rooms for families, the rooms all look out over the reserve and the magnificent Zuurberg mountains.

Activities include Big Five Game Viewing in purpose built Land Rover Game Vehicles, Game can be viewed in the Nyati Concession to which River Ben has exclusive access or in the original areas of the Addo Elephant National Park which adjoins the concession river Bend has it's own private entrance.

This is the most economical of the Five Star Lodges, prices range from 1,800 to 3,600 Rand inclusive of all meals and game drives, Children under 12 years 1,800 Rand Children under 3 free

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Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari was the first luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape established in 1990 and covers 20,000 hectares and is 65 km's 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth.It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.

Shamwari boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

Shamwari now has six intimate lodges each with their own style.

Most common comment from guest "The most animals per Rand anywhere in Africa".

See a selection of guests comments.

Shamwari is the "Africa's leading Safari", "The World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve" and "The Worlds Leading Conservation Company". These awards have been won for the past six consecutive years.

The Lodges of Shamwari

Long Lee Manor

Built in 1910 as the Manor House and offers a distinctive colonial experience in the heart of the African bush, and overlooks the sweeping plains looking down to Bushmans River. All rooms have either ceiling fans or air conditioning& under floor heating , Satellite/TV in all rooms , International direct dial in all rooms , Floodlit tennis court , 2 Swimming pools , Private conference facility , Curio Shop , Private airstrip , Courtyard for outdoor dining , Original 1916 Barn with outdoor dining facilities.

Lobengula Lodge

A traditional African Experience tucked away deep in the valley bushveld it is 5 Star graded , African thatch, Satellite T.V. in all rooms, Open air dining, Swimming pool with sunken cocktail bar, International direct dial in all rooms, Curio Shop, Underfloor heating and air conditioning in all rooms, Steam Room, Gym,Wine Cellar.

Bushmans River Lodge
Restored Settler Lodge with ethnic African interiors, look out for the hippopotamus in the Bushmans river below the Lodge. Personal ranger service, Private accommodation within the reserve, Scenic beauty surrounds you, Animals on your doorstep, Swimming pool, Thatch game viewing deck overlooking the river.

Riverdene Lodge
Restored Settler Lodge with ethnic African interiors, Personal Ranger Service, Scenic beauty surrounds you, Swimming pool, Spacious public areas, Outdoor dinning on patio .

Bayethe

"By-ye-ti" is the welcoming greeting you will receive on your arrival at this splendid stone walled and thatched roof lodge. Absorb the pulse of the African bush from the viewing deck, framed by riverine tree overlooking river pools where antelope venture a twighlight drink and crowned eagles glide on the darkening sky. Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the nine tents are nestled along the bed of the river, camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tent is air conditioned, heated, has an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck.

Prices range from 3,850 to 7,895 Rand inclusive of all meals, alcohol and game drives.

The Shamwari Special Offer 1st May to 30th September 2009

Book two nights or more and receive three free night at The Constantia, and The Long Beach in Cape Town, The Franschhoek in the winelands, the Lake Pleasant on the Garden Route or Bushmans River Lodge in the Eastern Cape.

Five nights for 6,500 Rand per person.

We also provide a free return transfer to Shamwari from Port Elizabeth.

Includes fully inclusive accommodation at Shamwari, game drives, meals and alcohol, transfer to and from Port Elizabeth and 3 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the selected locations

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