Shamwari Private Game Reserve
An inspiring African experience
Riverdene Family Lodge is a beautifully restored settler's lodge which provides an ideal base for your safari experience in the Eastern Cape's Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
With just nine suites, Riverdene offers you homely comfort and a warm welcome – perfect for a family safari holiday. A stay at Riverdene will see you immersed in the natural beautiful of your surrounds – after a day packed with safari adventures, relax and unwind in the boma overlooking the Bushman's River.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is ideal for a family safari due to its in South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape. offers many additional activities to entertain children of all ages. Children can engage in the 'Kids on Safari' programme, visiting the wildlife rehabilitation and Born Free Centres as well as enjoying play time at the kids club and outdoor adventure centre.
The private reserve is one of the world's leading safari and game conservation areas and has had its 25th anniversary marked by achieving the acclaimed Fair Trade Tourism certification. With the reserve's strong focus on conservation – and in addition to offering a comprehensive wildlife experience – it incorporates the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary and its own wildlife rehabilitation centre – we recommend a visit during your stay, as they are fascinating and educational for adults and children alike.
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Hotel Category
Luxury
Location Type
National park
Hotel highlights
- Enticing pool with shallow end for younger guests and comfortable loungers
- Newly refurbished in September 2018
- Visit Born Free's Big Cat Sanctuary and Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Newly refurbished in September 2018 Enticing pool with shallow end for younger
- Ideal for families, with many activities and facilities to suit children of all ages
- Situated in the Eastern Cape – a malaria-free Big Five safari destination
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Hotel Features
General Information
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Check-in Time:
12:00
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Check-out Time:
11:00
- Transfer duration: approx. two drive hours from Port Elizabeth
Main Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Wifi
Accommodation Type
- H&J Recommended
- Lodge
- Luxury Collection
- Tented camp
Board Basis Options
- Full Board
For Families
- Kid's Club
Hotel Location
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Facilities
Swimming Pool
The infinity pool also has a shallow area for children to enjoy the cool waters.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Room Types
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Food & Drink
Board Basis Options
Full Board
Included: 3 meals daily, 2 game drives daily, hot drinks and snacks before morning and afternoon game drives, coffee/tea stop on morning drives, sundowner drinks for evening game drives, guided walks, visits to Born Free sanctuary, animal rehabilitation centre and rhino awareness centre. Kids on Safari programme is also included for children. Please note drinks are NOT included in the Full Board package.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Family Friendly Facilities
Kid's Safari
Upon arrival at the Riverdene Lodge, you will be met by one of the fully qualified children's coordinators who will discuss the various activity options for the family. The children can enjoy supervised game drives from the age of 4 years.Children will also be given a Kids on Safari backpack, complete with goodies including a children’s activity book and pencils, which are great for them to take on game drive with them. The guide will walk children round the lodge’s ‘bone walk’ and teach them about the different animals, and families can also visit the reserve’s Born Free sanctuary, animal rehabilitation centre and rhino awareness centre.
Play Room & Jungle Gym
Kids can enjoy access to the supervised childrens play room and jungle gym.
Outdoor Adventure Centre
The outdoor adventure centre will keep children occupied for hours , complete with zip-lines, rock climbing, slides and sandpits.
