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Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Silversea has unveiled plans to refurbish Silver Spirit ahead of a series of northern European sailings. The line will add its Salt (Sea and Land
Shamwari Private Game Reserve to join Kerzner’s Rare Finds portfolio
Luxury resort group Kerzner International will assume management of Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa from April 1. The 61-key property will join the company’s Rare Finds portfolio of “one-of-a-kind”
resorts around the world. The reserve on South Africa’s Eastern Cape houses six lodges and a central
Explorer Camp, as well as a range of dining spaces, a spa and wellness facilities. Shamwari is almost 97 square miles in size and is home to more than 5,000 animals, including the big five and about 275 species of bird. Guests can experience twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks, birdwatching
tours, river boat trips, photography safaris and stargazing evenings. The resort is child-friendly, with guests over the age of three allowed on game
drives. There is also a dedicated Kids on Safari programme and an adventure playground and zipline on site. Shamwari is accessible via a private air shuttle service from Johannesburg and Cape
Town, which lands at an exclusive airstrip a short drive from the reserve’s lodges.
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Taste) culinary programme to the vessel, including its kitchen, bar and lab, which offer regional-inspired menus, cocktails and cooking classes. The dry dock will also revamp public spaces – including the Venetian Lounge, pool
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introduce new Medallion Suites. Following the refurbishment, Silver Spirit will operate a series of northern Europe cruises starting in May, including two departing from Southampton, on May 27 to IJmuiden (Amsterdam) and on
August 27 to Lisbon.
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Carrier ‘reaffirms’ ethical wildlife experiences policy
Carrier has “reaffirmed” its commitment to highlighting ethical wildlife experiences. The operator has created a suite of
tools, including a training sheet and videos, to help agents “feel confident” when selling wildlife experiences. Since launching a group-wide policy
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around responsible wildlife interactions in 2019, it has set up a group of internal animal welfare champions and delivered wildlife protection workshops across its teams. Carrier said it would continue “supporting trade partners with clarity and confidence
to guide clients towards responsible choices”.
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