As UK based holiday-makers seek more from their luxury experiences and seek ‘ diverse holidays with a difference' we have seen a huge increase in the popularity of Safari Holidays and Game Reserve Adventures.  South Africa has become a holiday playground for couples, families and even some members of the Royal Family who want to combine luxury boutique accommodation, unique wildlife safari's and spectacular scenery.

The Shamwari Group boasts an exciting array of wildlife reserves and luxury holiday lodges across South Africa, with enough activities, spa treatments and outstanding restaurants to suit everyone's tastes and needs.  Nevertheless, it's no surprise that the main reason people visit South Africa is for the game reserves and safari rides while on the hunt for spectacular wildlife!

Game drives at the Nkomazi and Shamwari Game Reserves are most popular at dawn and dusk, when the animals are most likely to be roaming the lands freely. With an expert game ranger to guide you through the open grasslands you can spend up to four hours exploring the plains and watching the wonders of The Big 5. Whether you get to see a parade of Elephants, the famous While Rhino or the elusive Leopard this is an experience of a lifetime which you won't want to miss!

And if you are lucky enough to spot the most dominating predators that roam the safari desert, Lions or Buffalo, you will be amazed by their imposing presence but also their beauty… have your cameras at the ready!

So after an exhilarating early morning or sunset game-drive what else can you enjoy in the Shamwari Resorts? At Jock Safari Lodge you can unwind in the fully equipped Relaxation Retreat complete with sauna, steam room & hydrotherapy bath before disappearing to the comfort of the luxury thatched-roof rooms with private plunge pools.

The 5 star luxury tented accommodation at Komati Lodge, part of the Nkomazi Game Reserve, really lets you become acquainted with nature. The privacy of each tent means you can relax in the outdoor bath tub or explore the meandering pathways and South African plains.

And there's more… the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, just three hours outside of Cape Town, is one of the only places where the endangered White Lions and Riverine Rabbit can be found. Within this reserve the Gondwana Family Lodge most suits those with children. They have organised wildlife trails, star gazing and bead making classes, family puzzles and swimming activities for children of all ages.

It seems the Shamwari Group is quite amazing at creating perfect, unique holidays and at protecting and caring for the animals in the reserves… that's quite an achievement!