Name: Bayethe Lodge
Address: Off the N2 65km from Port Elizabeth Shamwari Game Reserve Eastern Cape, Sidbury, Sidbury, Sidbury, 6130, South Africa
Rating: 10

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We could NOT have loved our experience more here. NICEST PEOPLE EVER!!!  The interaction we had with each & every staff member, especially our guide, Ruan was just exceptional. The property is  beautiful and our rooms were spacious and perfectly appointed.  The outdoor shower was especially lovely!  Each meal was wonderful and the drinks divine!  It was our entire family’s FAVORITE vacation we’ve ever taken together.

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!

Shamwari Private Game Reserve was so incredible.  Bayethe Tented Lodge was luxurious, food very gourmet while reflecting local cuisine, service and attentiveness by entire staff so welcoming and professional. 

The five game drives were each truly memorable, with so many up-close sightings of herds of the wildlife. Only 1 of our 5 game drives involved another couple in our vehicle, with the remaining 4 game drives being private. Our guide, Patrick, was extremely knowledgeable in sharing with us the insights of the wildlife, history, culture, preservation efforts, and the scientific and environment issues associated with the area.  Amazing how he drove off-road through the bush to find the animals, which he could track by knowing the signs left by the animals’ movements.  Patrick was also very charming and personable, eating breakfast with us each of our 3 mornings, which allowed the opportunity to know more about his life in South Africa. Patrick was truly dedicated to doing anything possible to delight us. Upon returning back to the lodge after each game drive, we were welcomed by 2 ladies offering us warm towels and hot teas.  Patrick always had thick blankets and hot water bottles (for our warmth when the weather turned cool) in our seats at the start of each game drivel. 

Bayethe’s environmental setting in the bush was spectacular.  And the clear night sky provided awesome experiences each evening we’ll never forget.  We also visited Shamwari’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which was educational and inspiring.  And we appreciated taking advantage of complimentary daily laundry service.

Overall, everything was so impressive, educational, exciting, inspiring.  Simply perfect in every way.  Truly a trip experience of a lifetime.

I hope my words do Shawari justice because this place is amazing.

The staff were all incredible and I have to say,  was some of the best hospitality I've experienced: nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them.  All the staff we came across seemed to really enjoy their work.  You were always greeted with a smile.

The Lodge (#5), when we walked in was another wow-moment.  It was very well appointed with a deck with great views for some R&R between game drives.

The food was top notch from breakfast to dinner and lunch in between.

On to the Game Drives.  This was my first safari so I didn't know what to expect.  On every drive I was a continually astounded by how close you get to the animals.  This was possible in no small part to our excellent Ranger,  Sicle.  His knowledge of the animals and skill in tracking them down made for an unbelievable experience (and some great photos).   We were very lucky to see a Lion kill and again this was down to Sicle spotting some tell-tale signs that something was happening early on (pre-hunt).

I have some great videos (from a smartphone) or the elephants, giraffes and lions which is again down to how close you get thanks to the ranger.

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

Shamwari Bayethe exceeded our high expectation. Patrick, our guide, created an unforgettable experience for us. The menu was diverse and of a very high standard, served by a professional and personable hospitality team. We will return!

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. 

Well I am not going to repeat everything in the other glorious reviews of Shamwari Beyethe because they are all spot on. This place is stunning: great setting. A warm atmospheric main lodge with staff that are a pleasure to meet snd just be around. The food is excellent. Anything you want you appear to only have to ask. But to top it off the Rangers have great knowledge and enthusiasm for their art. We had Morne. A warm knowledgeable man who made our experience. I would also like to thank Todd and Adelelina and Randy and Diana other guests who welcomed us onto the jeep and made this aspect of our holiday truly memorable.
I can’t tell you how cold it gets on the evening drives. Hats, gloves snd scarves as well as windproof layers are a very good idea.

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 . 

5 star luxury and service. The pictures speak for themselves but what really made our stay special was the attitude of the staff and rangers who helped end our SA holiday on a high note. Would recommend to anyone looking for a top drawer lodge experience without pretension.

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PERFECT Safari Experience

The best experience at the most amazing game reserve

Incredible, Everything Exceeded Our High Expectations

Incredible place, incredible experience

Best experience ever

A truly magical experience

This Place is 5 Star for a Reason

A bucket list adventure which exceeded all expectations .

WOW! The best place we have ever stayed. Absolute quality. 

The welcome that received was lovely. The staff are the friendliest people that we have ever met. 

The room was absolutely gorgeous. Pure luxury. The food was delicious. 

Then, you get to go on safari. It was absolutely perfect. 

I have thought long and hard about how Bayethe can improve, but I can’t think of a single thing. Perfection. 

10/10. 

Perfection 

9 of us stayed here for 3 days to celebrate my 60th Birthday. I was pretty ill when I arrived and I admit I did not know what to expect. My last experience of a safari was 30 years ago! 
I cannot express how moved I was by the love, care and attention provided by Nina and her team, to me personally and to my family. 
Total love, respect and knowledge about the animals that are on this reserve were demonstrated in abundance in so many different ways on every safari / game drive we went on. Our guide and ranger Sihle was fascinating and so knowledgeable about the animals and the nature all around us it was a joy to listen to him. I thought I was just going to look at animals - but I got so much more. 
His passion for his work and his knowledge and expertise left me completely in awe and always wanting to know more. I will be watching so many nature films on my return home. 
I left each of the safari drives feeling blessed to have experienced this. I did not personally get to travel with Josh but I know my family loved driving out with him. 
There was no rushing around - it was both exhilarating and relaxing, which was just what I wanted. 
We saw all of the animals we wanted to see. Everything! It was amazing. 
The conservation side of the reserve was also really fascinating and I was moved to find out how much they were doing to ensure endangered animals do not become extinct. 
I could not have asked for a more beautiful experience. 
It was cold for me at this time of year. But there was nothing they could do about that. However, our rangers ensured we were warm enough with blankets and hot water bottles 😂 
The lodges were extremely comfortable and luxurious. It may have technically been a tent … but it was unlike any tent I have ever spent time in!
My daughter and I had superb massages. I regularly get massages and these were some of the best we have ever had. 
My 84 year old mum already looks 
great but she actually looked 10 years younger after her facial. I don’t think I generally pay much attention to that kind of thing, but her skin was glowing and she looked noticeably younger to me. 
The food was so so so so good. We are really fussy about our food and wine, and both were brilliant. In fact I would go as far as to say that my daughter is a food and wine snob. Both the taste and the presentation of every single meal was exceptional. The chefs did a brilliant job. 
The service … wow … what can I say about the service. I was so spoilt by Lindo, Mauveen Bulelwa Maria Sedonia. You really sense that they love working for this organisation and they go out of their way to be of service. 
Thank you thank you thank you. The whole team was great - but you in particular - made it one of the best holidays I have ever had. I know I am truly blessed, because you made the last few days and turning 60 an utterly memorable experience. We will be back 😘

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