We stayed at Riverdene for 2 nights at the end of September. This was our second visit as we stayed there in September 2008. A repeat visit was needed as we had such a wonderful time on our first visit. We booked on the Mantis Madness deal, which gave us a free hotel stay in Cape Town (Waterfront) for booking... more

We had planned this trip for 2 years to celebrate my partners 50th Birthday. We wanted something special that we would remember for the rest of our lives..and boy did we get that. Our ranger Antoinette was fantastic; she was extremely knowledgeable, made sure we saw everything (including the leopard!) and kept us interested and entertained throughout. We stayed at... more

The first thing to note is that the South Africans call these "Private Game Reserves", game farms, which is what they are: Former farms, whose owners realised they could make more money from wildlife than from cattle, sheep or citrus farming. Thus electric fences abound. If you want to see herds of hundreds of wildebeest roaming the Serengeti, then you... more

We stayed at Shamwari for 2 nights. We were welcomed with grenadine and lemonade and showed to our tents. We stayed in Bayethe tented lodge which is made up of 11 tented lodges which all have king size beds with electric blankets (which they switched on during dinner, nice and toasty when you got back). The lodges are very large... more

We have just returned from a trip to South Africa which included a 3 night all inclusive stay at Long Lee Manor Shamwari, it was amazing. Five star luxury, very abundant and delicious food, all inclusive meant just that all you could wish for and more. All staff were attentive and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Then there was... more

This was the second wildlife reserve of our stay. Riverdene Lodge was the opposite of the first - very Edwardian/Colonial in feel. Our room was huge as was the bathroom with doors opening out onto a patio and the garden. Getting up for a 6am game drive was hard and pretty cold despite layers of clothing and a rug but... more

We stayed at Long Lee manor and it was a beautiful old building. Food was everything one could expect for a 5 star establishment. Service in the hotel and spa was excellent but unfortunately I cannot say the same for the Game drives. For some reason Shamwari allocate one ranger for the duration of your stay and if you don't... more

We spent 2 days at the Bay The Lodge in shamwari. It was amazing. When we arrived, our car was immediately looked after as we were, the driver noticed a noise we didn't and offered to investigate and deal with it free of charge! As it was it wasn't a problem, but what service. We were greeted warmly, shown to... more

My wife and I did the safari thing here for two days in July. We stayed in the Bayethe Tent Lodge. What can I say, it was probably the most professionally run operation I have ever seen. They catered to you from the moment you arrive until you drive off (including washing your car!). The food was absolutely outstanding, and... more