Shamwari Bayethe

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary with private pools

Game drives through Shamwari Reserve showcase abundant wildlife with knowledgeable guides during intimate seven-person excursions. Guests enjoy stunning rooms with private plunge pools. Afternoon drives include sunset stops with refreshing drinks in this secluded, all-inclusive luxury lodge.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Superior Tent, Private Pool, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Paterson, Shamwari Bayethe is in a rural area and on a river. Addo Elephant National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Paterson travel guide
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Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130

What's nearby

  • Kwantu Private Game Reserve
    30 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Sundays River Dunes
    47 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout
    50 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Matyholweni Gate
    52 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club
    54 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Addo Brauhaus
    9 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Bayethe

  • Luxury all-inclusive lodge by the river
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace at Shamwari Bayethe. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at Bayethe, the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Bayethe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and game drive on site
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Shamwari Bayethe feature comforts such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, as well as perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

All-inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shamwari Bayethe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shamwari Bayethe?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shamwari Bayethe on Oct 24, 2026 start from CA $3,118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shamwari Bayethe?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shamwari Bayethe?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Shamwari Bayethe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1450 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Shamwari Bayethe?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Shamwari Bayethe located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shamwari Bayethe Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Outstanding staff in a fabulous location. Safari trips were productive each day with many species represented.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic nature and wildlife… perfect accomodation and service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay, perfect for luxury safari

Everything was fantastic, we stayed in Bayethe and the rooms were huge, well stocked and beautiful. The service from the Rangers, the housekeepers, The Lodge staff were all amazing too. All the meals in The Lodge were high quality and delicious. Lots of food, drink and amazing safari experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding safari experience

Amazing lodge to explore the Shamwari Game Reserve. While it was quite a ride to reach the lodge, every bump on the gravel road was totally worth it. Staff: all staff members were very welcoming, attentive, friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to make our stay so perfect and pleasant. We had some tyre problems when we left and they even accompanied us back to the main road. Game drives: outstanding game drives (AM and PM) with our guide Benedict. He was very knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. Nice sunset stops with drinks. We saw a lot of animals and the experience was very intimate (max of 7 guests per vehicle) Food: delicious breakfast and dinner Room: stunning room with nice balcony, plunge pool and outdoor shower. Room gets very hot during the day though so make sure the AC is running when you leave for the morning game drive Schedule: we were there when the winter schedule was running. This means that the AM gam drive typically starts after breakfast. Then you come back for lunch and leave again at 3pm for the afternoon game drive. This makes breakfast a little stressful and doesn’t give you a lot of time to really enjoy the luxurious all inclusive experience the lodge has to offer. However, the staff tries to accommodate any special wishes (one day we were the only two guests in the car so we could change the schedule)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives was excelkent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent game drives with attentive and knowledgeable game ranger (Josh)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, recently renovated rooms. Service and food was amazing. Game drives twice daily. It was a truly memorable experience albeit a very expensive one, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, nothing to complain! A wonderful place, very kind and helpful staff, good food, beautiful room, fantastic Ranger with big knowledge ( just the famous Leopard and the Gitas we did not see, but we don‘t give up and come back😉! ) Trix and Ruth from Switzerland
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Respektvoller Umgang mit den Tieren und unfassbar freundlich.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Aufenthalt in der Lodge war grandios. Von A-Z super Service. Einziger Minuspunkt, die angegebene Adresse ist jene vom ersten Haupttor. Von da sind es noch gut 40 Minuten bis zur Lodge. Dies wäre hilfreich gewesen, hätten wir dies gewusst.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip of a lifetime

We had three incredible nights at Bayethe. Luxurious accommodation and gorgeous central lodge beautifully decorated. The food and service was impeccable with a special mention to Anele for his great cocktails. Our ranger Sihle was extremely knowledgeable and great fun. We saw some breathtaking sights with unforgettable experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A short but special safari at Shamwari

I really loved staying at shamwari safari at the bayethe lodge. The food was amazing and the in room amenities were amazing! We loved the plunge pool and the views of the balcony. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bayethe a home away from home in the wild

Loved staying in Shamwari at Beyethe! The room was high level of luxury my girlfriend and I enjoyed. The atmosphere was tranquil and friendly between the game drives. The food was very good with a nice selection on the al a carte. Our ranger Tiem, was very informative and encouraged us to ask as many questions about the wildlife as possible. The game drives we had were breathtaking and we know we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing - JB our ranger was a star as were all the staff. A trip we will never forget. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A beautiful place with good food, drinks and wine. The game drive with JB was beyond our expectations! The accommodations lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing time. Everything was wonderful! The room was beautiful. The staff were so friendly. The food was great....not to mention the fabulous guides and the beautiful animals on safari!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Safari Experiencd

Unique accommodation with wonderful staff who were always smiling. Our ranger was top notch so lots of animal sightings too.
Accommodation
Main area
Accommodation
Early morning breakfast before the safari drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022