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When visiting Shamwari Game Reserve, most people first fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. An organized tour may be started in either of these cities but self-drive packages are also popular. Shamwari is located 820km/510mi from Cape Town and the direct drive takes more than 9 hours*. A visit to Shamwari is easily incorporated in a one- or two-week holiday in the Winelands and Garden Route area.
Alternatively, the closest airport to Shamwari is in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), 70km/43mi from the reserve. You can rent a car at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) but a private transfer is also available. The drive takes approximately 1½ hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
Charter flights to the reserve can be booked through your operator or accommodation.
Regular domestic flights to Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) can be booked with a number of carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.