Shamwari Eagles Cragg Lodge - Shamwari, South Africa

Situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, which is home to the famous 'big five'.  The reserve can be easily accessed from Port Elizabeth, which is only a 45 minute drive from the reserve.  The area is categorized by five different ecosystems, ensuring sightings of a diversity of animal and bird life.  The reserve is situated along the Bushman's River, which attracts animals and birds in large numbers during the dry season.  Eagles Cragg is one of five lodges found in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

Nine detached suites are found at Eagles Cragg Lodge.  The en-suite rooms have large fold-away glass doors opening on to a private deck with its own plunge pool.  The deck offers spectacular views of the lush bush and guests can feel part of nature while relaxing in the cool waters of their plunge pool.  Each suite is equipped with a bird spotting scope which is perfect when you have time for yourself, but haven’t had enough of nature.  Guests can also choose between an indoor or outdoor shower.  The suites are connected to each other and the rest of the camp by raised wooden decks.

The lodge has a spectacular spa with two treatment rooms, hydro bath, sauna and steam bath.  Guests can relax in the spa or in the cigar lounge with a warm fire heating up the room.  The lounge also has a bar where guests can order their favorite drink and unwind in front of the fire place.   A selection of dining options are available, which include a dining room on the upper floor with a fire place and a balcony offering sweeping views of the cliff, a lower level deck and a boma.  In the boma guests are served a delicious meal under the star studded African Sky.