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Type: Luxury Tent

Summary: An authentic and immersive walking safari experience

Feature: Set on a plateau with exceptional views

Rooms: Three tents

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

Nearest airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport

Transfer: Approximately 90 minutes from Port Elizabeth International Airport by private car transfer. Air transfer can also be arranged.

Luxury Holidays At Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Offering a truly once-in-a-lifetime safari experience, the Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve is only available to explore during the summer months. An adventurous and authentic experience that is suitable for adults only, the Explorer Camp reflects the core ideals of a safari at Shamwari, with daily guided walks to get up and personal with nature. Set on a plateau of the only basalt and granite extrusions on Shamwari, the views from the camp are truly phenomenal. While discreetly fenced for safety, animals are free to roam the camp, providing exceptional sights of wildlife up close and retaining true explorer ambience.

The tents are simple, whilst including modern luxuries, and a plunge pool offers stunning views of the vast landscape- ideal for relaxing in between the exciting safari walks. Feasts are served three times a day in the dining tent or around the campfire, adding the luxuries of exquisite silverware, whilst a portable bar with crystal glassware is perfect for enjoying an evening drink on the camps viewing deck.

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Why Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve is so special...

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Safari

An authentic safari experience, the Explorer Camp offers two or three night walking trails. Back to the roots of the Shamwari, the expert guides take guests on morning and afternoon walking safaris: learn the natural and cultural history of the beautiful area whilst encountering the ‘Big Five’ on these exhilarating excursions. Distances of the walks vary each day, but can last up to four hours, ensuring ample opportunity to get close to the vast array of wildlife in the reserve. Open game viewing vehicles offering panoramic views are used to ensure a variety of trails, some of which don’t depart from the camp. Enjoy a safari experience unlike any other before returning to relax and adore the landscapes at camp, preparing for more of the incredible reserve.

Safari at Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Wildlife Encounters

A stay at the Explorer Camp offers once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Simply relaxing at camp, in the tent or on the viewing deck, you may catch wild animals passing through. Meanwhile, the twice-daily walks provide a unique viewpoint of the reserve, getting close to the eco-systems and the wildlife within. The armed expert rangers allow guests to encounter the huge array of animals, including the famed ‘Big Five’ at an unforgettable close distance. After the safari experience, visit the awareness centres of Shamwari, which are vital in the reserve’s conservation work. The Born Free Cat Sanctuary rescues big cats exploited in captivity and provides them with sanctuary. Take a trip here and learn about wildlife conservation, whilst visiting the beautiful animals up close.

Wildlife Encounters at Explorer Camp at Shamwari Private Game Reserve
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Overview

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With three tents accommodating only six adults, Explorer Camp is intimate and private. Authentic and simple, the canvas tents are set on raised platforms and minimally furnished, whilst including modern luxuries. Plush twin beds are available to convert into a king-size bed, covered in pure cotton linen. The en suite bathrooms include luxury bath amenities, towels and showers. Private decks from each tent have loungers, perfect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

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Climate

Due to the geographical position and size of the Eastern Cape, the climate varies considerably, though, as a rule of thumb, the further inland you travel, the hotter and drier it gets, while the further east you travel, the wetter and more humid it becomes. At Shamwari, sub-tropical and Mediterranean climates combine, making it a good place to visit year-round. The dry season here falls between September and March, followed by cooler seasons until August.

Winter (April to August): Daytime temperatures range from 7⁰ C, with midday recordings hovering around 22⁰ C thanks to ample sunshine. Nights are cold.
Summer (September to March): Daytime temperatures range from 16⁰ C to 36⁰ C, with a pleasant breeze.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways from London Heathrow to Port Elizabeth (via Johannesburg).

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Johannesburg: 10 hours, 50 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Wildlife

Elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo – the ‘Big 5’ all reside in the Eastern Cape, in a malaria-free environment, making it ideal for families. The birdlife here is wonderful, too; encounter species that may be entirely new to you, such as the White-Fronted Bee-Eater. Notable conservation areas include the Addo Elephant Park and Shamwari on Bushman’s River, our featured private game reserve, about an hour from Port Elizabeth. Along the coast, meanwhile, the ocean is rich in marine-life and there is a good chance that you will glimpse dolphins and the occasional whale from the beach – Algoa Bay is an easy outing and a favoured spot with Orcas, Humpbacks and Southern Rights.

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Watersports

The Eastern Cape’s coastline skirts the Indian Ocean for 800km; highlights include Algoa Bay and the Port Elizabeth region, where some 40km of sensational beaches act as a magnet for lovers of water sports. The sea is warm and there is a pleasant breeze, making swimming, sailing, windsurfing and surfing all popular pastimes. Top picks for surfers include The Pipe, Millers Point, The Fence and Bluewater Bay – a truly wild and wonderful location for enthusiasts or spectators. Algoa Bay is also a mecca for sailing and diving, boasting shipwrecks, vibrant coral and abundant fish.

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Nature

Mother Nature has crafted some of her finest handiwork in the Eastern Cape, and its huge variety of scenic topography is a characteristic of the area. The Tsitsikamma Forest is a must-visit, often described as the ‘Garden of the Garden Route’, an amazing ecosystem full of ancient trees towering over moss, ferns and fragile fungi. Other highlights include the rugged landscapes of the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, the parched Great Karoo, the incredible Drakensberg peaks and the everchanging settings along the Wild Coast - an untamed and beautiful coastline punctuated with desolate beaches, secluded bays, rugged cliffs and velvet-green peninsulas.

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Golf

The Eastern Cape is a good choice for golfers, offering a selection of excellent courses close to Shamwari. Particularly special courses include Bushman Sands, an 18-hole Gary Player classic, as well as the Port Elizabeth Golf Course, the country’s second oldest club, affectionately called ‘The Hill’. On the outskirts of town, the Humewood Golf Course boasts fast greens, rolling fairways and fantastic ocean views.

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