Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge has a welcoming ease and warmth and is a place where families are always at home and guests become friends. It offers elegant comfort, particularly for families. With many activities to entertain children of all ages. Here you will enjoy sunsets under the expanse of the African sky, leaving you and your loved ones with memories to treasure forever.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, Riverdene Family Lodge overlooks the widespread bush veld of the Eastern Cape. The newly renovated lodge is the ideal place for families to bond for hours as gentle giants roam in the distance, while children can engage in the Kids on Safari program. This includes access to the Adventure Centre and Kids Club and visits to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Born Free Big Cat Rescue and Education Center.
The lodge is centered around one large open-plan lounge, a bar with a fireplace, and a dining room with in and outdoor seating. There is also a swimming pool with a shallow area for children.
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Shamwari Riverdene Accommodation
Riverdene Family Lodge offers elegant air conditioned accommodations with 9 x inter leading rooms. Each has a small lounge area with a sleeper couch, an en-suite bathroom. And a private veranda leading onto the landscaped gardens. Cots are also available. Rooms 1 – 3 all inter lead to keep a larger family together. In addition, room 3 is wheelchair friendly. The rooms all have a television, telephone, Nespresso Coffee Machine, microwave, mini-bar, hairdryer, and an electronic safe.
Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge Safari Activities for Kids
Shamwari Activities
Adults can enjoy daily game drives and guided walks. The game drives are early morning and late afternoon to catch the wildlife when they are more active. Shamwari Private Game Reserve has several bodies of water located throughout the reserve, which means it’s the ideal opportunity to catch sight of the teaming bird life. The rangers are knowledgeable about the various bird species residing in the reserve and will happily share their insights with guests. At the moment there are more than 275 different bird species at Shamwari for guests to spot.
Visits to the Conservation and Rehabilitation Centers
Shamwari takes great pride in their wildlife conservation and rehabilitation efforts. The reserve is home to a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. As well as two Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries. To gain valuable insights into the work that goes into caring for abandoned, young, injured or orphaned animals and the plight of captive and confined wild cats respectively, be sure to stop by for a visit.
These visits are included in your stay and no entry fees are required.
Getting to Shamwari Private Game Reserve
The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). Shamwari makes an ideal starting or ending point for self-drive Garden Route tours. We can arrange private road transfers or charter flights when you book your accommodation.
Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge Accommodation Rates
Rates in South African Rands | Per Adult Sharing | Single | Child |
1st April – 30th September 2023 | R11 425 | R14 855 | R5 715 |
1st October until 31st March 2024 | R15 000 | R19 500 | R7 500 |
1st April – 30th September 2024 | R11 995 | R15 595 | R6 000 |
1st October 2024 until 31st March 2025 | R16 500 | R21 450 | R8 250 |
Children 0-3 years can share a room with parents with no supplement charge.
The child rate is for kids from 4-11 years old.
Rates include:
Accommodation, meals, selected local beverages, game drives, guided walks, tourism levy, and 15% VAT.
Rates exclude:
French Champagne and premium branded beverages, transfers, laundry, gift boutique purchases, spa treatment and retail, and conservation levy.
Shamwari Riverdene Accommodation Special Offers
The below special offers are valid from 1st May – 30th September every year.
Book 4 consecutive nights and more, and get 10% OFF your stay.
Sole Use Offer:
Book all the rooms at Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge for 2 nights; and receive one room free of charge.
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