Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge

Highlights

• Riverdene Family Lodge offers elegant accommodation with the option of inter-leading rooms, sleeper couches, and cots to keep the family together.
• This lodge has a welcoming ease and warmth. It is a place where families feel at home, and where guests become friends.

You Should Know

• Children of all ages are welcome at Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge.
• Kids will have access to both indoor and outdoor activities throughout their stay.
• Childminding is available at an additional cost for children younger than 4 years, as they are too young to join game drives.
• Children staying at Shamwari Private Game Reserve have the chance to explore Riverdene's Adventure Centre.

The Details

Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is a 'home away from home,' nestled in the private and internationally recognized Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. The malaria-free game reserve boasts an incredible ecosystem that offers sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife, including the famous Big Five. Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is designed to provide a relaxed space where families can bond and enjoy the outdoors.

Each of the nine beautifully decorated inter-leading Luxury Suites features an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower, air conditioning, a lounge area with satellite television, a minibar, tea & coffee-making facilities, a microwave, a hairdryer, an in-room safe, and a private patio that leads into the landscaped gardens.

The lodge facilities include a lounge area, a bar with a fireplace, a dining room, an outdoor seating area, a swimming pool, and a play center for the kids.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a successful conservation story with a thriving wildlife population. The game reserve is home to lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, caracals, brown hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and other antelope species. Shamwari is also a bird lover's paradise with 250 species recorded.

Activities offered at the lodge include dawn and dusk open-vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, and visits to the Shamwari Rehabilitation Centre and education centers.

The Kids on Safari Adventure Centre keeps children entertained for hours with a wide selection of indoor and outdoor activities. The Adventure Centre features climbing towers, elevated walkways, zip lines, a toddlers’ play area, a maze, and a mini soccer field. The Adventure Centre is always supervised by a kids’ coordinator. Childminding is available at an additional cost for families traveling with children under 4 years of age, as they are not permitted on game drives.

Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge is the ideal destination for families seeking a rewarding Big Five safari experience.

Price Includes

• Accommodation, all meals, high tea, game drives, guided walks, tea, coffee, water, and game drive beverages.