During South Africa’s summer season, Shamwari Game Reserve expands its offerings even further by opening the Explorer Camp.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes guests on a guided walking safari of the surrounding land, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature. Each tent is luxuriously furnished for comfort in the wilderness.We firmly believe that travel needs to be simplified by going back to basics. This package not only reflects the core ideals of our safaris but aims to deliver an eye-opening encounter with nature.

The wilderness bush camp itinerary comprises a 2-night trail, departing each Friday, with an optional 3^rd night on request. The camp operates from October to April.

The camp is located on a plateau set amongst the only basalt and granite extrusions on Shamwari. The camp reflects the original safari of being on foot and sleeping around the fire at night within the comfort of a bush tent.

Guests will enjoy walks through the magnificent Shamwari Game Reserve, whereby their guide will enhance their experience with birding, cultural history and other natural history of the area, along with ample opportunity of some Big 5 encounters.

Each trail is hosted and guided by an armed qualified walking guide. Distances walked vary each day but can last up to 4 hours. A game viewing vehicle remains in camp and depending on where guests walk that day, the trail may start from camp or depart camp by vehicle to visit another area of the reserve.

The camp consists of just 3 mobile canvas (camping) tents sleeping a maximum of 2 people each. The camp site is unfenced to provide the true explorer ambience and tents are placed in fairly close proximity without encroaching on another tents privacy.

Wild animals are able to cross through the camp at any time and although all safety precautions have been followed in setting up the camp, this remains a reality.

There is one outside shower that is shared by all guests (water is heated via gas), plus one flush toilet, also shared by all guests.

All meals are prepared by the camp hosts, and enjoyed under the stars.