Explorer Camp - Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Explorer Camp is a safari lodge near Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
- Location
- Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape Safaris, South Africa, Southern Africa
- Type
- hotel
- Coordinates
- -33.432760, 26.100101
- Elevation
- 422m
- Price range
- luxury
- Phone
- +270422031111
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.shamwari.com/safari-lodges/explorer-camp/
- Activities
- Game Drive, Walking Safari, Bush Walk, Guided Walk, Birding, Star Gazing, Spa, Conservation Experience
- Amenities
- Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar, Lounge
PlnrScore: 62/100
Community
health
Wildlife Near This Lodge
1355 species observed within 20 km, 56 mammals, 168 birds.
- Sweet Thorn (Plantae, 475 observations)
- Bietou (Plantae, 197 observations)
- Cape Aloe (Plantae, 183 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 163 observations)
- blue plumbago (Plantae, 156 observations)
- Elephant bush (Plantae, 150 observations)
- Indian fig opuntia (Plantae, 132 observations)
- Needle Bush (Plantae, 129 observations)
- False Olive (Plantae, 127 observations)
- Cabbage tree (Plantae, 127 observations)
Monthly Climate
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.9C | 17.2C | 38.9mm |
| Feb | 28.7C | 17.1C | 38.4mm |
| Mar | 28.2C | 16.2C | 48.6mm |
| Apr | 24.4C | 13.4C | 45.9mm |
| May | 23.1C | 11.4C | 36mm |
| Jun | 20.8C | 10.2C | 26.2mm |
| Jul | 19.9C | 8.4C | 18.8mm |
| Aug | 20.6C | 8.4C | 21.6mm |
| Sep | 22.3C | 10.3C | 45.2mm |
| Oct | 23.6C | 12.2C | 68.9mm |
| Nov | 24.8C | 13.4C | 52mm |
| Dec | 26.3C | 15.4C | 69.6mm |
Best Time to Visit Explorer Camp
The best months to visit Explorer Camp are January, February, March, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 22.36°C, rainfall 38.9mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 71.1%
- February: Great, temperature 22.2°C, rainfall 38.4mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 69.1%
- March: Great, temperature 21.38°C, rainfall 48.6mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 70.2%
- April: Good, temperature 18.12°C, rainfall 45.9mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 70%
- May: Good, temperature 16.4°C, rainfall 36mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 65.3%
- June: Good, temperature 14.88°C, rainfall 26.2mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 58.6%
- July: Good, temperature 13.39°C, rainfall 18.8mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 57%
- August: Good, temperature 13.83°C, rainfall 21.6mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 61.3%
- September: Good, temperature 15.37°C, rainfall 45.2mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 68.3%
- October: Good, temperature 17.3°C, rainfall 68.9mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 71.3%
- November: Good, temperature 18.55°C, rainfall 52mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 70.9%
- December: Good, temperature 20.2°C, rainfall 69.6mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 72.3%
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- Bayethe Safari Lodge
- Bushman Sands Golf Course & Hotel
- Eagles Crag
- Hill 60 Self Catering Cottages
- Kwantu Private Game Reserve
- Mooimeisies Guest House
- Mountain View Manor
- Mseng Bush Lodge
- Pumba Private Game Reserve
- Pumba Water Lodge
- Riverdene Family Lodge
- Seven Fountains Farm
- Stone Crescent Hotel
- Sunbird Cottage
- The Hills Self Catering Cottages
- The Smokey Moon
- Villa Palesa Guest House
Parks in Eastern Cape Safaris
- Addo Elephant Marine Protected Area
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Addo Elephant National Park - Addo Main Camp Section
- Addo Elephant National Park - Colchester Section
- Addo Elephant National Park (Darlington Section)
- Addo Elephant National Park (Kabouge Section)
- Addo Elephant National Park (Kuzuko Section)
- Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg Section)
- Addo Elephant Park (Nyati Section)
- Amakhala Game Reserve
- Camdeboo National Park
- Garden Route National Park
- Grasslands National Park
- Mountain Zebra National Park
- Tenahead Mountain Reserve