Shamwari Bayethe

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  ianrU7735NY

  Couples · Mar 2026

  10/10

  Not enough superlatives

  What an experience, memories to last a lifetime. From being looked after by Maya & her staff (for whom nothing was to much trouble) to the truly knowledgeable rangers for the 3 days we were there Andre, Jhonty & JC. We were allocated Andre as our ranger, his expertise & enthusiasm for his subject knows no bounds. WE THANK YOU ALL Ian & Angie Round

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  Phillipsj0792

  EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND · Friends getaway · Mar 2026

  10/10

  Great experience at Bayethe with Benedict!

  Amazing experience at Bayethe, took friends for their first safari and the 3 days were perfect . Our guide Benedict was first class . Extremely knowledgeable, great at game spotting and the right balance of fun and professionalism. The food was a very high standard and the final night BBQ , hugely enjoyable . All the staff were enthusiastic and could not be more helpful. Would highly recommend this lodge .

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  Bundock47

  Couples · Mar 2026

  10/10

  Safari Perfection!

  Shamwari game reserve Bayethe There is a saying in life that you get what you pay for, and this is particularly true of this shamwari game reserve. This wasn’t my first safari but by far and away this was the best from the time we entered the reserve to the time we left. It isn’t the cheapest but from my experience it has to be one of the best. The welcome lounge wasn’t the easiest place to find although I am not sure if this was down to us-or the general poor signage. However from the moment we arrived literally everything was perfect. The simple stuff first - the room we had was outstanding large with its own jacuzzi, glass all along the front looking out onto the hills of the game reserve. Beds, air con, all perfect. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food was excellent. However you don’t come to safari lodge to talk about food and accommodation it’s all about the animals. Of course to find the animals you need a ranger and there is none better than Meno. Meno is a senior ranger with a passion for animals and a huge knowledge of them as well as their habitats. Not only did he find all the big 5 he ensured that we managed to get up close to the animals often almost within touching distance. He was exceptional and made the drives interesting and informative from the start, nothing was too much trouble. If you want the best experience go to Shamwari and if you can ask for Memo as your guide! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed

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  N5064ZZemiliet

  Couples · Feb 2026

  10/10

  The perfect place to relax and enjoy an authentic safari in style

  We stayed here for a couple of days at the end of a three week trip to South Africa. The accommodation has been upgraded since we were last there and is now exemplary and the epitome of luxury and class. The whole set up from the rangers, to management of the game drives and spotting, to the meals and flow of your stay is truly faultless and the perfect stay. While there i had updated them following an accident i had had while on holiday and they made every effort to make things still perfect for me despite not being that mobile.

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  Traveler38432770582

  ABBEYLEIX, COUNTY LAOIS · Family · Feb 2026

  10/10

  First class treatment from beginning to end of this trip , plane , Ranger , big 5 , food, room, everything!

  Holiday of a life time ! amazing fun , i still smile when i think of this trip , from the private plane to meeting our ranger Sihle , who showed and taught us so much about all the aminals, perfect