Shambala Private Game Reserve is set under the watchful guardianship of the picturesque, malaria-free Waterberg mountains, and the magnificent African bushveld is home to a wide variety of remarkable flora and fauna.
‘Shambala’ is a Tibetan word, meaning ‘Paradise on Earth’. Whether you discover it in the bush, the mountains or the silence; whether you feel it in the air or see it in the magnificent, proud wildlife of this land, your own paradise is here, deep within the heart and soul of Shambala.
A gentle drive through shallow waters forms a spectacular natural entrance to the paradise where peace, tranquillity and harmony are part of everyday life. There is an overwhelming awareness of being an intrinsic part of nature, surrounded by the sound of birdcalls and a vast expanse of bushveld that is home to many and varied wildlife species.
Best time to go on safari
Shambala Private Game Reserve is ideally situated in the malaria free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province and is a year-round destination. The winter months from April to October are traditionally considered the best time for game viewing as the grass is shorter and there is less foliage on the trees. During the summer months the bush is green and lush and the game reserve comes to life with abundant young animals.
Game species you are likely to see
During your stay at Shambala you can expect to see a wide variety of game species, from black and white rhino to elephant, lion, leopard and cheetah, as well as buffalo, giraffe, sable antelope, black impala, tsessebe, nyala, blesbok, waterbuck and klipspringer, as well as Cape mountain zebra and even spotted hyena, in addition to abundant birdlife. Seasonal temperatures In summer, November to March, the days are warm, up to 28-32°C on average. The Waterberg has summer rainfall, normally brief thunderstorms. In autumn, April to May, the days can still be warm but the evenings cool down. The average daytime temperature is 22-28°C and the evenings are 10-15°C. In the winter months, June to August, the days are temperate and the early mornings and evenings are cold, with temperatures between 5-12°C. In spring the days start getting warmer, with crisp mornings and evenings, and on occasion the days reach fairly hot temperatures.
Your packing guide
We recommend that you pack cotton clothing in neutral colours with closed footwear for going on game drives and bush walks. For the evenings we suggest smart casual attire. We suggest that you pack clothing to suit the general seasonal weather conditions. During the spring and summer months you will require casual summer clothes such as lightweight trousers, shorts and shirts during the day, together with a jersey or jacket for the cool morning and evening temperatures, especially for game drives. During the autumn and winter months you will require warmer clothing, together with jerseys and jackets for the cold mornings and evenings. It is advisable to pack the following items for an enjoyable bush experience: Comfortable walking shoes, hiking boots or trainers for walking in the bush, and sandals for wearing around the main lodge area. Sunglasses, sunhats and sunblock with swimming costume. Binoculars, video camera, camera and spare memory cards.
Game drives
Visitors to Shambala are treated to unique personal experiences of the bushveld and exciting close-up game viewing under the expert guidance of qualified, experienced game rangers and guides who share their knowledge of the African bush and its wildlife. You can expect to spot a wide variety of game species, from black and white rhino to elephant, lion, leopard and cheetah, as well as buffalo, giraffe, sable antelope, black impala, tsessebe, nyala, blesbok, waterbuck, klipspringer and Cape mountain zebra, and even spotted hyena, in addition to abundant birdlife.
Game species you are likely to see During your stay at Shambala you can expect to see a wide variety of game species, from black and white rhino to elephant, lion, leopard and cheetah, as well as buffalo, giraffe, sable antelope, black impala, tsessebe, nyala, blesbok, waterbuck and klipspringer, as well as Cape mountain zebra and even spotted hyena, in addition to abundant birdlife.
