​User Reviews – Shamwari GR

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Annie8488   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Mar 31, 2017

Email Annie8488  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

3 days of superb closeup interaction with wildfire and scenery.
Overall rating
5/5

The experience at Shamwari was the highlight of an already brilliant trip to South Africa. Everything about it was was just great. Of course what made it special were the game drives with out experienced and knowledgeable ranger , Jonathan . Each day a bit more of the beautiful scenery and the wildlife in it unfolded fir us. We were so close to amazing animals without feeling we were disturbing them. Jonathan told us enough to increase our own knowledge and had humour which made it fun too. I really appreciated the fact that only 2 vehicles are allowed close to an animal at a time. Conservation and animal welfare is important to everyone there. The accommodation was excellent and the food too. The staff took care of everything you might wish for with a feeling that they really wanted to make your day special. The combination of being in your group eating together and being on the drive together meant you got to know others and share your experience but also you had time to yourselves. I know we paid a bit more than we could have for some other reserves but it was well worth it. I cried when we left! That doesn't happen after a usual holiday!

Nils Axel   –  
France FR
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2018

Email Nils Axel  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A fantastic experience
Overall rating
5/5

My wife and I spent three fantastic days at Shamwari Game Reserve in April 2017. We came close to lots of beautiful animals, including all the big five, but also many others, during two three-hours safaris each day. The weather was great, the guide (Stef) was excellent, the accommodation was superb, the food was very good, and the service was perfect. We are dreaming about going back as soon as possible. You can find a few of the pictures we took at https://www.flickr.com/photos/nilsaxel/sets/72157683166837055.

www.alessandrocastiglioni.com   –  
Italy IT
Visited: November 2004 Reviewed: Jun 11, 2018

Email www.alessandrocastiglioni.com

As a Photogrpher, it was a perfect driving trip for shooting wildlife
Overall rating
5/5

We had a very fantastic experience, it was longtime ago, but i still remember well all the details. Impressive scenery, perfect and friendly accommodation and food and very competent guides that help us to discover the big five for make the perfect click with ours camera.

Thanks Shamwari Game Reserve

Alessandro   –  
Italy IT
Visited: November 2004 Reviewed: Jun 11, 2018

Email Alessandro  |  35-50 years of age

Impressive
Overall rating
5/5

As a photographer it was a perfect experience for shooting wildlife and the big five. We had a fantastic experience, even if it was long time ago i still remember the perfect organisation to let us make the right click with ours camera. All with friendly and perfect service from the staff of Shamwari. If you like to make the right click in front of a Lion ....go there fantastic guides are waiting you.

Alessandro

Average User Rating

  • 4.9/5
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