Founders Lodge Live Webcam – Shamwari Reserve

Founders Lodge by Mantis sits in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve, a 25,000-hectare Big Five reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The camera watches the lodge waterhole, where white rhino, zebra, giraffe and blesbok appear through the day.

What to see

• White rhinos coming to drink
• Zebra, giraffe and blesbok
• Elephants, lions, buffalo and leopards on drives
• A rich variety of birds and open Eastern Cape scenery

Shamwari lies in the bushveld between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Makhanda (Grahamstown), and it is one of the oldest private reserves in the region. Founders Lodge is a restored historic homestead with a pool and gardens, and the reserve runs game drives, walking safaris and visits to its wildlife rehabilitation and education centres.

Plan your visit

• Fly to Gqeberha, then drive about an hour to the reserve
• Shamwari is malaria-free, which makes it family-friendly
• Visit in the dry months, May–September, for clear bush
• Combine with Addo Elephant National Park and the Garden Route

The Eastern Cape has a mild climate, with warm summers and cool, dry winters. Rain can fall at any time, but the reserve remains green and the game viewing is good all year.