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EAGLES CRAG LODGE, SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE
Game Lodge 
Located in Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/eagles-crag-lodge/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Reservations
 
Eagles Crag Lodge
Shamwari Game Reserve
N2 between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Eagles Crag Lodge is an avante-guard masterpiece of thatch, stone and glass for the most discerning of traveler who is looking for privacy and tranquility.

Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides the ultimate luxury for the most discerning of travelers. Each of the nine superior suites have been built to maximize the privacy of the guest in the most tranquil of settings. The en-suite suites boast a private deck with pool, as well as, indoor and outdoor showers. Decorated in light and contemporary colours, with wall-to-wall glass doors on two sides, these suites provide stunning views of the surrounding cliffs. Our luxury spa offers a wide variety of personalized treatments. The upper floor dining room and lounge, library, lounge and cocktail bar, all further complement the guests "African bushveld experience".

Eagles Crag Lodge is located in the Shamwari Game Reserve. This 25 000 hectares of malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • Luxury en-suite rooms
  • Air-conditioning in rooms
  • Library
  • Indoor / outdoor showers
  • Internet access
  • All meals inclusive
  • Plunge pool
  • Private pool deck
  • Spa
  • Cocktail bar
  • Game drives
  • Bird watching
  • Guided nature walks
  • Scenic bushveld views
  • Malaria free area
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 5 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
  • SATSA (Southern African Tourism Service Association)
  • Tourism Port Elizabeth, East Cape Tourism Board
 
 
RATES:
 
Low Season:
1 May 07 -
30 Sept 07
High Season:
1 Oct 07 -
31 Dec 07
High Season:
1 Jan 08 -
30 Apr 08
Low Season:
1 May 08 -
30 Sept 08
High Season:
1 Oct 08 -
31 Dec 08
High Season:
1 Jan 09 -
30 Apr 09
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The above rates are per person sharing and inclusive of Accommodation, Meals, Game Drives, taxes and Local South African beverages.
A 50% single supplement applies.

Method of payment accepted: Credit Cards (Amex, Master, Visa and Diners), Deposit / Internet Transfers

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Port Elizabeth

Follow the N2 on the Grahamstown Road for 65km, turn left at the Shamwari sign onto the gravel road (R342) and drive for 7km, then turn right at the Shamwari sign.

From Johannesburg

Traveling on the R32 turn left at Paterson (R342) and follow the road for 11km, then turn left at the Shamwari sign.

From Grahamstown

Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth for 58km, turn right at the Shamwari sign onto the gravel road (R342) and drive for 7km, then turn right again at the Shamwari sign.

Most car rental companies have branches at the major cities and airports.
Check with Avis, Budget, Imperial, Europcar, Tempest.

Transfer Service

A chaffeur-drive service is available between Port Elizabeth Airport / major hotels and Shamwari Game Reserve. Bookings for this service can be made directly with Shamwari. Unlike much of Africa, South African roads are excellent, and you can expect to travel at 60 - 70mph. Like the British, they drive on the left hand side of the road. Wearing seat belts is mandatory.
 
 
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