Eagles Crag - Shamwari Private Game Reserve - Eastern Cape - South Africa

A sophisticated safari experience, Eagles Crag provides exclusivity and spectacular views. Making efficient use of its idyllic setting, guests can immerse themselves in nature’s magnificent beauty and marvel at the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs that surround this luxurious property.

Eagles Crag blends exclusive luxury with the unprecedented perfection that nature offers. To ensure an unforgettable experience, the lodge’s upper deck with aerial viewing pods, provide panoramic views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar. The nine suites blend sophisticated interiors with the natural surroundings.

Eagles Crag - Image Gallery

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Eagles Crag on Shamwari Private Game Reserve
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Eagles Crag Shamwari

Shamwari Eagles Crag offers you the ultimate luxury, privacy and a breath-taking scenery. Eagles Crag comprises of 9 glass and stone luxurious suites. Not only is the accommodation classically beautiful, but also exposed to uninterrupted views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar.
The 9 Junior Suites at Eagles Crag can sleep a maximum of 2 adults. Each suite has air conditioning, a minibar, an international dial phone & fitted international adapter, an electronic safe, a hairdryer, a private deck & heated plunge pool, en-suite bathroom with shower & bath, a coffee machine, and an outdoor shower.
Guided by our trained rangers, you can experience wildlife interactions unlike any other during our morning and afternoon game drives plus experience fauna and flora indigenous to the Eastern Cape Region on a professionally guided bush walk. The malaria-free area of the Eastern Cape is home to a host of beautiful birds, from tiny feathered friends to majestic birds of prey. In addition to spectacular game drives, Shamwari Private Game Reserve also offers professionally guided bush walks.
Children age 12 and older are welcome to stay at Eagles Crag.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO EAGLES CRAG, SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, EASTERN CAPE: Follow the N2 out of Gqeberha heading towards Grahamstown, bypassing the R342 turn-off. Continue along the N2 until you reach a sign board for Eagles Crag and Bayethe on the Sidbury Road. Turn left onto the gravel road and follow this road until you reach a T-junction. At the T-junction follow the sign boards to Eagles Crag. Shamwari offers complimentary transfers to guests that fly directly to the Shamwari airstrip. GPS co-ordinates: -33.4158603, 26.0916266

2026 / 2027 Rates

01 April 2026 – 30 September 2026 01 October 2026 - 31 March 2027
Junior Suite R20,520.00 per person per night sharing
R26,670.00 per person per night single
R22,810.00 per person per night sharing
R29,650.00 per person per night single

Rate excludes conservation fees: R650.00 per person per night 

Rate Includes

2 Game drives per/day; All meals; Gift Boutique; Deck with a heated plunge pool; WiFi connection; Outdoor shower; En-suite bathroom & shower; Complimentary transfers when flying direct to Shamwari

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT SHAMWARI

Big Cat Sanctuaries

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Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries

Specialized facilities dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing lifelong care for big cats like lions and leopards taken from exploitative situations such as circuses and illegal trade.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

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The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

A dedicated facility focused on rescuing, treating, and rehabilitating injured, orphaned, or displaced wildlife species, from small antelopes to birds and primates, before releasing them back into their natural habitats whenever possible.

VulPro at Shamwari

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VulPro at Shamwari

A pioneering vulture conservation centre launched in 2024 through a partnership between VulPro and Shamwari, focusing on rescuing, rehabilitating, breeding, and releasing endangered vulture species like Cape and African white-backed vultures to combat their drastic population declines from threats like poisoning and habitat loss.

Spa & Relaxation

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Spa & Relaxation Retreats

Luxurious wellness escapes featuring professional treatments designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul amid the Eastern Cape bushveld.

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