Sarili, Shamwari Game Reserve Sarili, Shamwari Game Reserve

Earth, wind, water and fire combine with practicality, amazement and comfort at Sarili, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, a modern retreat in the Eastern Cape of beautiful South Africa.

Here in the cradle of life itself, nature runs free. You, too, can run free at Sarili, Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The big five are here en-masse (rhinoceros, African elephant, cape buffalo, leopard and lion) as are a plethora of other native animals waiting for their big photo op.

Sarili is one of seven lodges on the sprawling reserve, so you’ll have your space, without being completely remote. The lodge boasts a modern/rustic style with sleek furnishings. Gaze out over the grasslands from one of five rooms, listening to the trumpeting of elephants while kicking back in absolute luxury.

Chill out in the pool, or perhaps the bar — depending on how you like to unwind. But don’t forget why you’re here: exploration. Venture out on a game drive, lasting between three and four hours, with a late-day stop and a snack break in the morning. Bring the finest camera you can afford, because the shots you’ll take home are surely once in a lifetime. That is, unless you fall under South Africa’s spell, and simply must return again and again.