Shamwari Group News

17 May 2013 | Mother Nature celebrated Mother’s Day in true style at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, by the birth of a healthy elephant calf, which became the sixth elephant calf born at Sanbona

13 May 2013 | 300,000 Rand Raised at Gala Night in Aid of Virginia McKenna’s Born Free Charity.

10 May 2013 | For 2013 Shamwari Group has launched multiple new safari options and initiatives for local and international guests to truly enjoy the beauty of Africa whilst creating greater awareness for wildlife conservation all year round.

5 April 2013 | April marks another chapter in the history of Jock Safari Lodge, situated in the Kruger National Park and part of Shamwari Group, with the launch of The Explorer Camp, which offers guests a unique experiential insight of a bygone era into this remote Big 5 wilderness, as did the legendary Percy Fitzpatrick in the 18th century. Jock Explorer now complements the highly successful Sanbona Explorer and Shamwari Explorer.

12 March 2013 | Shamwari Group is proud to unveil its life size lion sculpture painted by renowned local artist, Andile Dylvane. Andile kindly joined forces to help support not only Shamwari Group but the Pride of Cape Town, the public arts event set to launch at the V & A Waterfront this month, masterminded by the Born Free Foundation and Wild in Art.

11 March 2013 | Shamwari Group is ready to issue Trade Partners with 2014 Contract Rates. Update your details on our Online Rate Application / Update Form.

6 March 2013 | Shamwari Group has raised R1, 000, 000 for the Wilderness Foundation’s ‘Forever Wild Campaign’, an initiative to help save rhinos throughout South Africa.

11 February 2013 | Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has launched its new boat safari experience adding on to the many other unique experiences on offer in this Karoo wilderness reserve.

14 December 2012 | At the 19th World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in New Delhi, India, which took place on 12 December 2012, Shamwari Group was presented with three awards for 2012.

5 December 2012 | Experience walks through the magnificent Shamwari Game Reserve, where your guide will enhance your experience with birding, cultural history and other natural history of the area, along with ample opportunity of some Big 5 encounters!