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Only a 3 hour drive from Cape Town, and situated at the foot of the Warmwaterberg between Montagu and Barrydale on the Route 62 lies the stunning Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - 54,000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock art.
The sheer expanse and stark beauty of the reserve gives one a sense of humbleness, the realization of the inconsequentialities of life, and a temporary release of the daily stresses of everyday living.
Overnight guests here can traverse the landscape of the reserve with a qualified ranger in comfortable open Land Rovers.
During the drive, be it in the early morning or for sundowners, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen, including leopard, lion, white rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and many species of antelope.
Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo.
Bush walks with the guidance of a ranger can be arranged to cater for individual needs.
From gentle strolls, taking in the breathtaking beauty of the indigenous fauna and flora, to challenging trails discovering isolated vistas, a bush walk will truly reveal the beauty of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.
Sanbona has also initiated a unique conservation programme that aims to breed the rare white lion for release into the wild. Its whiteness is not due to albinism, but due to a recessive gene - similar to that found in the rare white tigers of Asia.
There are also 7 recorded rock art sites throughout Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, however many more can be found. The sites date back to more than 3,500 years and depict the spiritual beliefs and lives of the fascinating San people of Africa, the hunter / gathers tribespeople who roamed the area for thousands of years until only 100 years ago.
Special Offers
Tilney Manor: Stay 3 nights for the price of 2Valid for travel from 1 May 2012 to 30 September 2012
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Suggested Holiday Itinerary
12 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in May 2012
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
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Tilney Manor, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Nature Reserve
Tilney Manor has 6 luxuriously appointed rooms, and this exclusivity ensures that guests can experience personal service and world-class cuisine in an atmosphere of privacy and tranquillity. Cape Georgian decor draws on the natural colours of the surrounding stone and vegetation, with subtle touches of San culture influencing the design throughout the guest rooms and conference facility.
Gondwana Family Lodge, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Nature Reserve
Gondwana Lodge offers endless views over the plains of Bellair Dam and onto Anysberg mountains. Children of all ages will are entertained with the exciting “Kids on Safari” programme, All the en-suite rooms / suites have indoor showers, private mini bars, private patio / balcony, underfloor heating, air-conditioning or comfort cooling / heating, international dial telephone, and tea / coffee making facilities.
Dwyka Tented Lodge, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Nature Reserve
The 9 luxurious and secluded tents at Dwyka Tented Lodge exude an atmosphere of pioneering adventure in this vast landscape. All tents have indoor and outdoor showers, private mini bars, private plunge pools and decks, and underfloor heating.
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