Here is a listing of a few luxury Game Farms close to Grahamstown offering specials during the Festival period:

SHAMWARI

Shamwari Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), is malaria free and is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. Luxury safari accommodation is offered in 7 different lodges on this private game reserve. Choose a lodge that compliments your ideal African experience. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man’s dream, and the success of many people’s passion. Steeped in pioneer history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. Shamwari is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

RATES & BOOKINGS
Please visit our website on www.shamwari.co.za

KICHAKA LODGE

An exclusive 5 star, 10 suite luxury Game Lodge on a Big 5 game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, 3km's off the N2. Kichaka is an easy twenty minute drive into Grahamstown for Festival goers. Luxurious, air-conditioned suites with spectacular viewing decks, private heated plunge pools and free 24 hour internet access. Fine dining with an award winning wine list and impeccable service. Exclusive game drives available.

RATES & BOOKINGS
Contact central reservations at 046 6226024 or reservations@Kichaka.co.za. Please visit our website on www.kichaka.co.za

PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Combine your festival with a night or two in the Bush at the luxury 5 Star Pumba Water Lodge. Pumba Private Game Reserve covers 6500 hectares of privately owned property in the Eastern Cape. It is malaria free game viewing at its best. Pumba is situated only 22 km away from Grahamstown and 105 km from PE. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the Big 5 as well as white lion, cheetah and wild dogs in their natural environment. Pumba Water Lodge and Msenge Bush Lodge are the two luxurious 5 star lodges situated only 3km apart. They are similar and yet unique because the Water Lodge consists of 12 thatched chalets overlooking Lake Kariega and the Bush Lodge consists of 11 glass and thatched chalets both offering timber game viewing decks, private plunge pools all in an ambience of luxurious indulgence.

RATES & BOOKINGS
Bookings: 046 603 2000. Visit our website at www.pumbagamereserve.co.za