Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a luxury malaria free game reserve located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and spans over 61,000 acres, and is a gem amongst game reserves in the Eastern Cape. Shamwari, meaning “my friend” in Shona, is the pinnacle of private game reserves and home to the coveted Big 5, as well as other wildlife such as cheetahs, zebras, and hyenas. It has been voted the World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve and Conservation Company for several consecutive years as well as the Global Nature Fund Award for Best Conservation Practice. Boasting their own Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre as well as the Born Free Foundation, Big Cat Rescue and Education Centre.