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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Lodge Swellendam · Western Cape

About

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is malaria-free private game reserve accommodation in the Little Karoo outside Montagu, Western Cape, with three lodges and a Big Five safari experience.

Accommodation

Three lodges: Dwyka Tented Lodge has 9 private luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private decks with heated plunge pools. Gondwana Family Lodge has 12 suites with decks or balconies. Tilney Manor has six open-plan suites with private verandas. Rooms sleep maximum two adults.

Facilities

Rates include two daily nature drives, guided wilderness walks and all meals. Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, lounges with fireplace and satellite TV, open-air dining bomas, gift boutiques and Relaxation Retreat. Gondwana has a child-friendly pool and playroom; Tilney has a rim-flow pool and exercise room.

Location & Surroundings

In the Little Karoo outside Montagu, Western Cape, about a 3–3.5 hour drive from Cape Town along Route 62, or about 270 km from Cape Town. The 62,000-hectare reserve sits at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountains. The Welcome Lounge is 15 km inside the main gate.

House Rules

Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Tilney Manor

Breath-taking views of the undulating mountains and landscape embrace the historical Tilney Manor in a refuge of peace and tranquillity. The Manor offers six spacious open-plan suites leading on to pr

King x 1
From
R21,020

Gondwana Family Lodge

This spacious thatched Lodge offers guests a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity. Interconnecting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas and a child-friendly pool cater for guests

Sofa x 1 Twin x 2
From
R19,690

Dwyka Tented Lodge

Dwyka Tented Lodge is embraced by striking rock formations and set in the horseshoe bend of a dry Karoo ravine that is framed by a beautifully weathered landscape.

King x 1
From
R21,460

Location

Address

Route 62 Between Montagu and Barrydale 6720

Get Directions → Swellendam Guide →

Directions

About 270 km from Cape Town via N1 to Worcester (R60) to Robertson to Ashton to R62 through Montagu; turn at ‘Die Vlakte’ / Sanbona signs, then 7 km to the main gate and a further 15 km to the Welcome Lounge (tar becomes gravel). From Oudtshoorn: Route 62 via Calitzdorp, Ladismith and Barrydale (~17

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Features

Malaria-Free Big Five Reserve

Activities

Game Drives Bird Watching Kids On Safari Wilderness Walks Kiddies Eco Explorers Childminding On Request Honeymoon & Anniversary Experiences Private Bush Picnic

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Sauna Spa Air Conditioning Fireplace

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