https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/shamwari game reserve/ Shamwari Game Reserve News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:31:44+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/adrian-gardiner-the-man-who-brought-a-landscape-back-to-life/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/adrian-gardiner-the-man-who-brought-a-landscape-back-to-life/ Two hundred years ago, elephants thundered across the plains of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, their presence shaping both land and legend. But by 1989, this once-vibrant wilderness had become a shadow of its former self—hunted out, overgrazed, drought-stricken. To many, it was a lost cause. To Adrian Gardiner, it was an opportunity. This is the story of the man who changed a landscape—and in doing so, helped reshape the very narrative of conservation and tourism in Africa. Thu, 08 May 2025 10:36:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-private-game-reserve-completes-first-phase-of-renovation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-private-game-reserve-completes-first-phase-of-renovation/ Shamwari Private Game Reserve has completed the first phase of a US$25 million upgrade, opening two newly refurbished lodges, its flagship Eagles Crag and Riverdene Family Lodge. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:49:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-gardiner-opens-founders-lodge-at-shamwari/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-gardiner-opens-founders-lodge-at-shamwari/ Adrian Gardiner has left a deep spoor in the global conservation community and in the hospitality industry. It all began in the Eastern Cape where he founded the legendary Shamwari Game Reserve. He now offers a small, select number of guests the opportunity to stay over at his original residence, the secluded Founders Lodge, and to experience all of its serenity as well as viewing the Big Five at the adjacent Shamwari. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:24:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tom-jager-group-sales-marketing-pr-manager-shamwari-group-wtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tom-jager-group-sales-marketing-pr-manager-shamwari-group-wtm-2012/ Tom Jager talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Market 2012 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:17:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-group-nominated-for-6-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-group-nominated-for-6-world-travel-awards/ Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth, has been nominated in the categories of ‘Africa’s Leading Conservation Company’, ‘Africa’s Leading Family Resort’, ‘Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge’, ‘South Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge’ and ‘South Africa’s Leading Spa Resort’. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hasselhoff-calls-in-at-shamwari-sanbona-for-safari/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hasselhoff-calls-in-at-shamwari-sanbona-for-safari/ Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - known locally as the Arizona of South Africa - has hosted David Hasselhoff. Most famous for his role in the television series Baywatch, the ‘Hoff’ sprinkled a little stardust during a three night safari last week. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:59:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-hosts-tourism-summit-in-johannesburg-to-boost-african-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shamwari-hosts-tourism-summit-in-johannesburg-to-boost-african-travel/ The Shamwari Group and Inspirational Places have hosted an exclusive mini-indaba in Johannesburg, bringing key tourism partners together to boost trade in the region. In conjunction with Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, the organisations offered a platform for owners of boutique hotels and lodges to present their unique establishments to a select group of travel trade and media looking for new and exciting establishments within South Africa and abroad. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:52:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-george-cohen-general-manager-shambala-game-reserve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-george-cohen-general-manager-shambala-game-reserve/ Africa’s Leading Hotel Africa’s Leading Suite: Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:42:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/paul-gardner-group-marketing-director-shamwari-game-reserve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/paul-gardner-group-marketing-director-shamwari-game-reserve/ Africa’s Leading Conservation Company Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:46:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2008-shamwari-game-reserve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2008-shamwari-game-reserve/ A representative from Shamwari Game Reserve speaks to BTN at Indaba 2008. Thu, 15 May 2008 17:57:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031204115204958/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031204115204958/ In response to certain allegations made by the office of Tiger Woods towards owner of Shamwari Game Reserve, Adrian Gardiner after Mr Woods’ recent stay at Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Mr Gardiner has commented accordingly. Thu, 04 Dec 2003 11:52:05 +0000