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Shamwari Game Reserve voted one of the Top 100 World's Best Hotels

Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been listed in the Top 100 World's Best Hotels in the latest issue of Travel + Leisure, a monthly lifestyle magazine in the US, published by American Express Publishing Corporation.

Travel + Leisure magazine explores vacation and business travel destinations, leisure time pursuits, hotels, restaurants, wine and spirits, hobbies and entertainment. It focuses on discerning travellers who are interested in the people, places, and trends that define modern global culture. With a circulation of 967 215 readers, Travel + Leisure is reputed to be one of the best known travel magazines in the US.

Shamwari scores 93%

Based on the quality of accommodation, location, service, food, and value, the magazine's subscribers voted the game reserve 27th in the world and 11th in Africa and the Middle East, with a score of 93%.

One of the biggest private game reserves in the Eastern Cape, Shamwari offers an adventurous safari experience in the most luxurious surroundings. The game reserve boasts five of South Africa's seven biomes and two born-free sanctuaries, giving guests an excellent opportunity to experience close encounters with elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard.

Own trained rangers

With seven 5-star lodges from which to choose, Shamwari provides beautiful, world-class accommodation for even the most discerning traveller. All lodges adhere to the conservation practices of the reserve and provide their own trained rangers to take guests on early-morning and late-afternoon game drives.

For further information or reservations, call +27 (0) 41 407 1000 or go to www.shamwari.com.

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