Bayethe Tented Lodge

$1,070 - $1,250

per person sharing

At A Glance

R18,100 - R21,110

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Port Elizabeth International Airport

Tour Highlights

Set in the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Luxury tented accommodation in a malarai-free reserve
Home to five of South Africa's seven ecological biomes
Wide range of birds and animals to spot
Day and night Big 5 game drives
Massages and other treatments at the Bayethe Bush Spa
Ideal for honeymooners and romantic getaways
Combines well with the beautiful Garden Route

Overview of Bayethe Tented Lodge

South Africa, Eastern Cape

Situated in the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Bayethe Tented Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation in this award-winning private reserve. The region is a natural extension of the famous Garden Route and is home to five of South Africa’s seven habitat biomes which makes for an extraordinarily diverse range of plants and animals, a list that includes the Big 5.

Head out on day and night game drives with your personal ranger and learn about the area’s intricate ecosystems. In between game drives, simply sit back and relax in the lounge or on the viewing deck and watch animals at the nearby waterhole. Alternatively, book a rejuvenating beauty treatment or massage at the Bayethe Bush Spa.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
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11 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$1,165

1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$1,070

1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$1,250
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Set in the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve
  • Luxury tented accommodation in a malarai-free reserve
  • Home to five of South Africa's seven ecological biomes
  • Wide range of birds and animals to spot
  • Day and night Big 5 game drives
  • Massages and other treatments at the Bayethe Bush Spa
  • Ideal for honeymooners and romantic getaways
  • Combines well with the beautiful Garden Route

Bird watching

Game drives

Guided walks

Night drives

Specialist guides

Rooms at Bayethe Tented Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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Tented Suite

Each of the luxury suites at Bayethe Tented Lodge are shrouded by rich vegetation, offering a wholly private and secluded stay in the African bush. Countless luxuries exist within the stone walls and thatch roofed suites, including air conditioning, private viewing decks, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and private plunge pools.

General Facilities

Warm up by the fire after an exciting day of game viewing in the lodge’s double-volume lounge before heading for the viewing deck to watch animals as they come to the waterhole for a drink. You can also enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment either at the Bayethe Bush Spa and cool off from the midday heat with a dip in your private plunge pool or at the lodge’s communal pool. Wi-Fi is available throughout the camp.

Spa

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

Dining

Meals featuring both local and international flavours can be enjoyed in Bayethe’s indoor dining area, outdoors on the viewing deck, or around the fire in the open-air boma.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Ramona Cilliers

Ramona Cilliers

Africa Safari Expert

This spacious tented camp offers truly African hospitality and some of the best game viewing in the Eastern Cape with a strong focus on conservation.

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Traveller Reviews

  • ND
    Nicholas Davis
    traveler

    Bayethe was exceptional. The whole experience was faultless in every way. The staff took the time to learn our names and personally address our every need. Nothing was too much trouble. The superb food was out of this world. The lodge was simply superb in every way. It was private yet you really felt part of the environment and surroundings with such a panoramic view . The plunge pool and open vista was amazing. Just what you need to relax.

  • RC
    Ramona Cilliers
    employee

    This spacious tented camp offers truly African hospitality and some of the best game viewing in the Eastern Cape with a strong focus on conservation.

  • SR
    Santiago Ruiz-Morales
    traveler

    Wonderful trip, wonderful choice of hotels, wonderful country, people, and countryside, etc

ND
Nicholas Davis
traveler

Bayethe was exceptional. The whole experience was faultless in every way. The staff took the time to learn our names and personally address our every need. Nothing was too much trouble. The superb food was out of this world. The lodge was simply superb in every way. It was private yet you really felt part of the environment and surroundings with such a panoramic view . The plunge pool and open vista was amazing. Just what you need to relax.

RC
Ramona Cilliers
employee

This spacious tented camp offers truly African hospitality and some of the best game viewing in the Eastern Cape with a strong focus on conservation.

SR
Santiago Ruiz-Morales
traveler

Wonderful trip, wonderful choice of hotels, wonderful country, people, and countryside, etc