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    Explorer Camp

    Hotel · Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 62
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Explorer Camp is a safari lodge near Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

    Why stay at Explorer Camp

    • 56 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Walking Safari, Bush Walk, Guided Walk, Birding, Star Gazing, Spa, Conservation Experience
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar, Lounge

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,355

    Species

    56

    Mammals

    168

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant163 sightings

    Best time to stay at Explorer Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Great22°C39mm
    Feb
    Great22°C38mm
    Mar
    Great21°C49mm
    Apr
    Great18°C46mm
    May
    Great16°C36mm
    Jun
    Great15°C26mm
    Jul
    Great13°C19mm
    Aug
    Great14°C22mm
    Sep
    Great15°C45mm
    Oct
    Good17°C69mm
    Nov
    Great19°C52mm
    Dec
    Great20°C70mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Explorer Camp
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High29°29°28°24°23°21°20°21°22°24°25°26°
    Low17°17°16°13°11°10°8°8°10°12°13°15°
    Rain mm393849463626192245695270
    Humidity71%69%70%70%65%59%57%61%68%71%71%72%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    SHAMWARI (ZA-0231)

    6 km from the park

    International airport

    Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)

    76 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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