SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge
Shamwari Private Game Reserve · Shamwari / Paterson
A dedicated malaria-free family lodge with two- and three-bedroom units, private safari vehicles and children's programming.
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The stay
Shamwari designed specifically around family safari
Riverdene has only four family units, each paired with a private safari vehicle. That removes much of the usual friction around children's ages, drive timing and multi-room family logistics.
One of the strongest family structures in the catalogue
Choose it when the safari must work around children rather than asking children to fit an adult lodge schedule.
Rooms & Suites
Two-Bedroom Luxury Family Room
Max 4 adults · 2 children
Three-Bedroom Luxury Family Room
Max 6 adults · 3 children
Safari & Experiences
Private family safari vehicle
Each booked family unit includes its own safari vehicle.
Kids on Safari
Children's programming is available at the lodge.
Spa treatment room
Spa treatments are available.
Good to know
Families
- Kids programme available
Each family unit includes a private safari vehicle; children from age three can join the private family drive.
Power & connectivity
- Mains powered
- In-room power available
Wi-Fi and full modern room amenities are provided.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (Gqeberha)
- Nearest airstrip: Shamwari airstrip
Riverdene is one of Shamwari's southern lodges and is reached via the reserve's welcome infrastructure.
Accessibility
One bedroom in the three-bedroom family unit is equipped for wheelchair access.
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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One trusted partner for the whole journey — speak to us and we’ll help plan the stay alongside the rest of your trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many family units does Riverdene have?
There are four Luxury Family Rooms: three two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit.
Do families get a private safari vehicle?
Yes. Each booked family unit includes a private safari vehicle.
Can young children join safari drives?
Riverdene's private-vehicle child policy welcomes children from age three.