Eric Girardin and his son Paul Girardin started Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge in 1996. The Lodge is charming and secluded place is an idyllic retreat on the Banks of the Albasini You can do activities include fabulous birding (Shiluvari has its own on-site resident bird guide), walking trails and sunset cruises on the Albasini Dam and Levuvhu River. A perfect place to spend your trip in Africa in a cool and calm place with beautiful natural surroundings. The cool, thatched chalets, with secluded and private intimacy are all decorated with a superb array of local artworks and textiles. Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge is situated in the heart of many varied world renowned artists and local crafters - this diversity is amongst the richest in Southern Africa and we will gladly arrange a visit for you - a truly unforgettable experience. Shiluvari Lodge was one of the first products worldwide to be accreddited with the FTTSA (Fair Trade and Tourism Trademark) in South Africa, and the joing partnership with local projects and the various communities and evident throughout.