Shamwari Bayethe  

On the malaria‑free plains of the Eastern Cape inside Shamwari Game Reserve, just outside Sidbury and a short drive from Addo Elephant National Park. The property sits about 14 km from Sidbury’s town centre.

Bayethe is a thatch‑roofed stone lodge with a large deck overlooking a waterhole and a double‑volume lounge that spills out to an outside boma for fireside dining under the stars. Accommodation is luxury tented style — 12 air‑conditioned tents (9 Luxury, 3 Premier) with en‑suite bathrooms, private plunge pools and viewing decks; Premier tents add fireplaces, satellite TV and hammocks. Select rooms feature Tempur‑Pedic beds and deep soaking tubs.

Relax at the full‑service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, then head out on guided safaris across the reserve to hunt the Big 5. The lodge offers all‑inclusive rate options that cover meals and many beverages, complimentary Wi‑Fi, a bar/lounge and a common‑area TV. Free self‑parking is onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Laundry and safe‑deposit services are provided.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout and a common‑area television for informal catch‑ups.

Dine at the Bayethe restaurant or grab a drink at the bar/lounge. Enjoy traditional fireside meals in the outdoor boma and a complimentary full breakfast served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Rates include meals and beverages, though select special dinners or dishes may carry additional charges.