Where in the world can you experience a world-class city wrapped around an iconic mountain and 2 hrs later be on a luxury Big 5 safari?

Cape Town visitors short on time can now experience the beauty and magic of the BIG 5 in just under two hours. Shamwari’s new Air Shuttle Service flies directly into this premier reserve without the toil and time of the usual 4-5 hours.

Your Big 5 experience awaits you…

A MICHELIN KEY
The new direct flights coincide with Shamwari’s all-lodge upgrade and major 2025 awards. Long
Lee Manor receiving a Michelin Key – “exceptional hospitality, unique character, outstanding service” – placing Shamwari among the world’s elite luxury stays.

Your luxury safari begins as soon as you board 16-seat Beechcraft 1900D • Flight time from CPT 1h50

A game drive transfer from the airstrip • Wildlife before check-in anybody?

More bush time, less travel

And rescued Mia the meercat checks in to her new home. Mia was the VIP on the inaugural flight 19 Nov 25. Meercats are intensely social and the once lonely Mia now joins her new family at Shamwari’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

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Written by Colleen Backstrom, Copyright 2026

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