Tilney Manor

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is 58,000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock art, and is an experience and a destination not to be missed.

Traverse the landscape of the reserve with a qualified ranger in comfortable open Land Rovers. Numerous species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen during the morning or afternoon drives. Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo. Returning back after dark, nocturnal animals can often be seen.

Guests can also enjoy a boat safari, in search of hippos and birds such as fish eagles, grey herons and Egyptian geese.

At Tilney Manor, comfortable lounges with fireplaces for winter nights, private verandas, romantic freestanding baths and carefully sheltered outdoor showers are just a few of the pleasures that guests can enjoy. Other comforts include air-conditioning, satellite television, private bars and tea/coffee making facilities.

The fully equipped Spa offers guests the opportunity to recover from the rigors of the outside world and restore their sense of inner harmony.

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.

The lush oasis setting of Tilney Manor is surrounded by carefully laid out indigenous gardens, which include a rim-flow pool.

Rates Include

UNTIL END APRIL 2023: All meals; tea/coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages; transfers from/to Welcome Lounge at set times; shared game drives with beverages; and guided walks are included. All other drinks are excluded and can be settled upon departure.

FROM MAY 2024 UNTIL END APRIL 2024: All meals; tea/coffee, water, soft drinks, selected wines and beers (excluding premium brands); transfers from/to Welcome Lounge at set times; shared game drives; and guided walks are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome.

Directions For Drivers

From Cape Town: Travel on the N1 from Cape Town in the direction of Paarl; continuing on the N1 travel through the Huguenot Tunnel. A tollgate controls this tunnel. A tollgate fee is payable at the tunnel.

The first town is Worcester set in the Breede River Valley. Taking the second turnoff to the right into Worcester, you leave the N1 and the Route 62 (R62) is taken. Follow the signs to the town of Robertson. Once through Robertson, the next town is Ashton. Travel on through Krogmanskloof and Montagu. Continue for approximately 43 km and turn left at “Die Vlakte” and Sanbona Wildlife Reserve sign.

Please be advised that the road changes from tar to gravel and the recommended speed limit from there on is 60 km per hour. The main entrance to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is 7 km where guests will be welcomed.

From the main gate, it is 15 minutes to the Welcome Lounge where you will be welcomed.  It is then a further 45 minutes to Tilney Manor. Please follow the relevant signs in the reserve. The recommended speed limit is 40 km per hour.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE:  The main gate closes at 18:00, should your arrival time be later, please advise prior to arrival in order to make arrangements.

General Information For Guests

All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, a private veranda, a fireplace, tea/coffee making facilities, an electronic safe, a telephone, and an en-suite bathroom with shower, free-standing bath and twin basins and a his and her outdoor showers.

The lodge has a rim-flow swimming pool, Wi-Fi, a Relaxation Retreat with steam room and sauna, and a main lounge with a fireplace and TV with satellite channels.

A daily transfer from the Welcome Lounge to the lodge is available on request, and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance. For arriving guests, the first pick-up from the Welcome Lounge is at 12:30 and you will arrive at Tilney at 13:15 OR the second pick-up from the Welcome Lounge is at 16:00 and you arrive atandnbsp;Tilney at 16:45 (but you will not be able to join the afternoon game drive).andnbsp; For departing guests you will be picked up fromandnbsp;Tilney at 11:35 and you will arrive at the Welcome Lounge at 12:15.

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