Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
 
Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
Of the Shamwari lodges, Shamwari Bayethe is my favourite. Bayethe Lodge is situated in the northern part of Shamwari, and interestingly enough, just outside the reserve itself – although you would never know that unless someone told you.
There are two types of tents at Shamwari Bayethe Lodge. The older tents are large canvas structures with a very modern feel. The décor is farm style goes modern which gives the rooms a very comfortable atmosphere, without those dreadful Biggie Best touches! In these tents you have a large en-suite bathroom with a view of the bush. Each room also has an outside shower. As an added bonus, all the standard tents have private plunge pools.
The newer luxury tents are set a bit back from the others and have lovely views of the mountains. Each of these rooms has a bedrooms with a fire place on the one side and an open plan bathroom with shower and romantic stone bath. And to add to the romance, there is an outside Jacuzzi for sipping bubbly on those warm evenings! The luxury tents at Bayethe Lodge have private verandas with massive hammocks strung along the side.
What I loved about the main area at Shamwari Bayethe Lodge is that it is all built in keeping with the surroundings, so the entire front of the lounge is open to the bush (although it is actually sliding windows that can be used if it is cold). Bayethe Lodge offers awesome inside/outside living and great atmosphere. This to me is what a safari lodge should be like.
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