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We booked our stay at Eagle's Crag directly through a small SA company at eastcapetours.com. They also go under the name of fifth avenue 4 x 4 adventures and NMB tours. I was a bit dubious at first dealing with a non-UK company, but I shouldn't have been. Colin Dilland (colin@nmbtours.com) and his wife were superb, and managed to book everything for us, including all of our stays and transfers in Cape Town for an unbelievable price. I doubt you will find anything as good in the UK, I tried, a lot, and failed.

What can you say about Shamwari and LongLee Manor! Like Horsted Place with lions! Sheer, unadulterated luxury, from greeting to leaving. Nothing was too much trouble and the booking and logistics were taken care of by Colin from mbtours.(colin@nmbtours.com. He organised the experience of a lifetime, for Vals significant birthday, that will remain in our memories for ever. Thank you Colin.
The place is amazing-old world charm and comfort but with very human features, not intimidating whatsoever whatever you might have heard. The rangers were able to show us the best animals, including close-to experiences with all the big five. They have rules that the animals are not disturbed too much, so no vast collections of of safari vehicles all gawking and clicking at the same time.
The food was wonderful and a variety for all palates, as you would expect. Their 'light' lunch was three course and my attempts at sticking to my diet stopped at the entrance!
Shamwari upgraded us to a suite which had the comfort of home but the standards which we can only aspire to.Internet was available so I could keep in touch with the world when I wanted to. Which wasn't often, I was enjoying the peace too much!
Thank you to all the catering staff who came with a cake for Val on her birthday and sang to her. A definite memorable moment.
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Shamwari Special Offers 1st May 30th September 2012 Visit Shamwari one of the Eastern Cape's five star big 5 game reserves, spend 2 nights and receive 3 free nights at either The Lawhill Apartments, The Constantia, The Long Beach, The Bishops Court, in Cape Town, The Franschhoek in the winelands, the Grande Roche Hotel, the Lake Pleasant on the Garden Route We also include 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 2 or 3 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the selected locations Or stay for 3 nights at Shamwari and Pay for 2 Please enquire now for availability and bookings. More detail |
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Shamwari Game Reserve. Shamwari was the first luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape established in 1990 and covers 25,000 hectares (61,000 acres) 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 numerous 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 "Africa's leading Safari" "The World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve". "The Worlds Leading Conservation Company". These awards have been won for the past twelve consecutive years. My husband and I spent 2 nights here in Oct and had a fabulous time. We got a terrific deal through Colin at NMB tours (randomly found him on the net) and have nothing but praise and gratitude. We had 2 nights at Shamwari and 3 nights free at the Bishopscourt hotel in Cape town . What value for money and all bookings were spot on.
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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. |
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Sarili Lodge With African travel becoming a family
affair, Shamwari Game Reserve opened Sarili, a new luxury lodge
exclusively for families. An environmentally friendly private African
thatch designed villa with a spacious deck overlooking the Bushman's River
with expansive views of the plains, the lodge is positioned in the
southern region of the Reserve. The décor emulates an old traditional
farmhouse with interiors that reflect an easy living home lifestyle in a
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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. This is the main child friendly lodge and caters for chilrden of all ages |
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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. |
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Premium Lodge Eagles Crag Eagles Cragg is nestled in a valley and provides the ultimate luxury for the most discerning of travelers. Each of the nine rooms has been built to maximise the privacy of the guest in the most tranquil of settings. The en-suite rooms boast a private deck with pool, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. 5 Star graded, African thatch, Open air dining, International direct dial in all rooms, Underfloor heating and air con. |
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Prices are in South Africa Rand per
person sharing a single supplement of 50% applies. Rates are fully
inclusive, of all meals game drives and local alcoholic beverages.
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High Season 1st Jan to 30th April 2012 1st Oct to 30th April 2013 |
Low Season 1st May to 30th Sept 2012 |
Book 3 nights or more and receive a 10% discount on the extra nights. Five nights for 8,000 Rand per person. 1st May 30th September 2012 Or stay for 3 nights at Shamwari and Pay for 2 Visit Shamwari one of the Eastern Cape's five star big 5 game reserves, spend 2 nights and receive 3 free nights at either The Constantia, The Long Beach, The Bishops Court and, The Franschhoek in the winelands, Grande Roche Hotel or the Lake Pleasant on the Garden Route. New Lawhill apartments on the Victioria and Alfred Waterfont. Or 2 free nights at
We also include a free return transfer to Shamwari from Port Elizabeth.
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Enquire now for availability and bookings.
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Additional Special Offer. Book 3 nights or more and receive a 10% discount on the extra nights.
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Long Lee Manor, Bushmans River Lodge,
Riverdene Lodge, Sarili Lodge |
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4,000
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| Long Lee Manor Suite Sarlil lodge Suite Bayethe Lodge | 4,750 |
4,250
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| Eagles Crag Lodge | 5,750 |
5,250
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We are members of SATSA(South African Touring Services Association) and have been since 2001. Registration number 927. This binds us to a strict code of ethics, and confirms we have complied with stringent legal and insurance requirements. Booking with a SATSA member ensures that your trip to South Africa is guaranteed to be of the highest standard. |
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