Shamwari Bayethe

The most incredible trip for our Honeymoon and we just wanted to say thank you to the whole team. I feel all the staff genuinely enjoy what they do and can’t do enough for you. I have a severe allergy which the team went above and beyond to cater for (the food was incredible!!) Patrick was our game driver and he was the best. very entertaining and knowledgeable! All the little touches, like the hot water bottles, hot towels and hot chocolate after game drives were so nice. We feel very lucky to have had this experience and hope to return one day but i couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thank you so much from both of us.

The staff of Bayethe definitely made our stay a 5 star experience. From our game driver, Ruan ( who was amazing!) to Nina, who was super welcoming and friendly and all the staff, they made our stay special. The rooms where modern, clean and very comfortable, the only small negative was that the plunge pool was icy. The food was amazing, the choice and variety was lovely. The freshly baked goods were to die for, the extra small details make for a great guest experience. We just wished we could have sat outside in the fresh air more, but raiding monkeys and extreme heat made inside a better option this time. Game drives were beautiful, lots of big game to view and our vehicle was very comfortable. Good times!

The best experience ever. We were greeted on arrival by Prudance & Buli and shown to our accommodation, quite honestly one of the most fabulous suites we have ever stayed in. We loved the peace & tranquility of relaxing on the deck after the early morning drives. The food is delicious, great breakfast & dinner. All the staff go above & beyond with all the personal touches & kindness shown to all of us, we were 2 couples. Now to the main event……..the game drives, wow, wow, wow. My friends had been on safari before, for me it was my 1st time. Our evening drive took place upon arrival & we were blessed to see so much wildlife, we even saw the lioness & her cubs, cheetahs, white & black rhino, elephants plus so much more. Every single drive was brilliant, could not have wished for better! Ruan was our guide, he was absolutely brilliant, his knowledge & the information he gave up was incredible. We loved his ‘pop up’ bar on the evening drives & coffee stop in the mornings. We had lots of laughs en route. Ruan is also a talented photographer, he is a great asset to Bayete & Shamwari & we feel honoured to have been guided by him. Thank to everyone at Bayete you are amazing. Amanda, Jason, Sal & Guy xxx

Just home from the most amazing 3 days at Shamwari Bayethe. Our experience was just breath taking and everyone was so welcoming. Nina and her team are so accommodating and we felt so at home in the gorgeous lodge. Our room had the biggest and comfiest bed, the bath overlooking the incredible scenery was gorgeous and the daily treats were all fabulous. Food was plentiful, prepared with such care and absolutely delicious. Top credit to the chef and we're sorry we couldn't eat more, but the portions were massive! The highlight of our time was the game drives we did with Benedict (Benny) who was the BEST ranger. He was such great company and his ability to find all the animals was brilliant. Benny shared his knowledge in a really considerate way, never over loading us with too much info and he educated us in such a fun way. For the first day / night of our stay we were the only guests so had really individual attention but this didn't change when other guests arrived over our next 2 days. We saw absolutely everything we hoped to at such close proximity to the truck and each of our 6 game drives were totally different. Loved how Benny had the truck set up with hot water bottles on chilly mornings and the ponchos / blankets were really welcome. Much to my daughter's embarrassment I cried saying goodbye to Benny as the three days we spent with him on game drives were just magical. I cannot recommend Shamwari Bayethe more highly. It was a trip of a lifetime!

I'm not sure where to start, because we were completely blown away by our wonderful experience at Shamwari. It's in an amazing setting, the staff were all wonderful, the luxurious lodge went way beyond our expectations, and the food was superb. But of course, the real highlights were our game drives with the incredibly knowledgeable Benedict and his trainee Trueman. I never imagined we'd get so close to so many animals - we saw lions, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, rhinos, water buffalo, giraffes, zebra, impala, and so much more. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the weather but even the rain and cold couldn't spoil this experience - it was just magical. We've stayed at lots of amazing places but this has to be one of the very best - if you ever get the chance to visit, just grab it and go.

Our stay at Bayethe exceeded all of our expectations . From the time you arrive to when you leave everything is taken care of . The level of customer service and attention to detail is first class . The lodges are stunning , we were both completely blown away when we first walked in . They are spacious , beautifully furnished with great outdoor space . The food is fantastic, a full breakfast with great choices that change each day . Lunch is tapas style with really interesting dishes . We had 2 a’la carte evening meals and one barbecue ( I should say braii ) . I don’t know where to start when talking about our ranger , Morne . We have had the best 3 days ever . Every drive was an adventure . We were so lucky to see so much . Morne is so knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the animals ways and habits . The respect shown to these beautiful creatures mean that they carry on their daily life allowing you to share some incredible experiences . We were lucky enough to see 2 cheetah out looking for lunch . Everyone at Bayethe work so hard to ensure you have the best experiences . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone . Thank you Shamwari , I hope to return soon .