SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Shamwari Bayethe
Shamwari Private Game Reserve · Shamwari / Paterson
A malaria-free couples-focused safari lodge with canvas-and-glass suites, private plunge pools and strong privacy in dense vegetation.
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The stay
Secluded tented luxury in the Shamwari bush
Bayethe combines canvas, glass and private plunge pools across twelve suites hidden in dense vegetation. The layout is designed around privacy rather than family scale.
A strong Shamwari option for couples
Choose it when a tented safari should feel private, polished and romantic, with the reserve's broader conservation and safari programme around it.
Rooms & Suites
Luxury Tented Suite
Max 2 adults
Safari & Experiences
Morning and afternoon game drives
Guided safari drives are part of the Shamwari stay.
Guided bush walk
Walking experiences are available for eligible guests.
Spa experience
Relaxation treatments are available.
Good to know
Power & connectivity
- Mains powered
- In-room power available
Wi-Fi is available at the lodge and suites include normal powered luxury amenities.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (Gqeberha)
- Nearest airstrip: Shamwari airstrip
Bayethe guests check in at Shamwari's Northern Welcome Lounge before lodge transfer.
Add the road leg
Private transfers, arranged with the stay.
Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from the nearest practical airport, city or previous stop, or connect the stay into a wider Cape itinerary where the routing is practical.
Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.
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Rates on request
One trusted partner for the whole journey — speak to us and we’ll help plan the stay alongside the rest of your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suites does Bayethe have?
Bayethe has 12 Luxury Tented Suites.
Do Bayethe suites have plunge pools?
Yes. Each suite has a private deck with plunge pool.
Is Shamwari malaria-free?
Yes. Shamwari markets the reserve as malaria-free.









