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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve


SANBONA WILDLIFE RESERVE, 5 STAR LODGE
WESTERN CAPE LODGE ACCOMMODATION

Experience the peace and serenity of Dwyka Tent Lodge & Gondwana Lodge, luxurious accommodation in the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Situated in the koppies of the Little Karoo at the foot of the Warmwaterberg, consisting of a series of undulating rock formations, hardy scrub vegetation and blue African skies - this is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. 54 000 hectares of mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, spectacular rock formations and rock art make this a very special destination.

Specialist guides ensure that each guest enjoys a memorable and varied experience. The name Sanbona is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which represents their vision in earmarking this portion of the Little Karoo. For the discerning traveler bent on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or just to absorb the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve embraces the philosophy of taking care of the small things in life.

Accommodation:

Dwyka Tent Lodge
Once the range of ancient Khoisan hunter-gatherers dramatically situated in a horseshoe bend of a dry Karoo ravine and surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations. These luxurious and secluded tents exude an atmosphere of pioneering adventure in this vast landscape.

All Luxury Tents have
  • Total of 9 tents. 7 King Bedded and 2 Twin bedded
  • Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Private mini bars
  • Private plunge pools
  • Private decks
  • Underfloor heating
  • Air conditioning or Comfort cooling/heating
  • International dial telephone
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Electronic safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Fitted international adaptors
Facilities at Dwyka
  • Bar/Lounge with fireplace and TV
  • Dining area with fireplace
  • Relaxation Retreat with 2x Therapy Rooms
  • Gift Boutique
  • Wine Cellar
  • Open Air Boma
Gondwana Lodge

Gondwana Lodge offers endless views over the plains of Bellair Dam and onto Anysberg-mountains. Children of all ages will are entertained with its exciting "Kids on Safari" program.

All rooms/suites have
  • Total of 12 rooms/suites. 8 King Bedded and 4 Twin bedded
  • Interleading Rooms available
  • Indoor showers
  • Private mini bars
  • Private Patio / Balcony
  • Underfloor heating
  • Air conditioning or Comfort cooling/heating
  • International dial telephone
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Electronic safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Fitted international adaptors
Facilities at Gondwana Lodge
  • Bar/Lounge with fire place
  • Dining area with fire place
  • Relaxation Retreat with 2 x therapy rooms & steam room
  • Gift Boutique
  • Swimming Pool with shallow area
  • Perimetre electric fence
  • Children's playroom with TV
  • Open Air Boma
Activities / Facilities

Tours

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers easy access to the surrounding towns with scenic drives through the valleys. Guests can choose to visit wineries and game reserves, enjoy art and cultural tours, museums, hiking trails and mountain climbing. For the outdoor enthusiast there are 4x4 routes and canoeing expeditions, horse riding, ostrich riding, fishing and cave exploration. Also on offer is a relaxing visit to one of the nearby invigorating hot-springs.

Game drives

Let a qualified ranger guide you through the landscape of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the comfort of an open landrover. Early morning or sundowner drives are offered during which a wide array of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen.

Wildlife

This amazing 54, 000 hectare piece of the Little Karoo which is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has become one of the most popular weekend break destinations in South Africa and with the exciting introduction of elephant, buffalo and black rhino, Sanbona is now home to the Big 5. A historic initiative of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve was the release into the reserve of lion and cheetah making this the first time in 200 years that the predatory big cats can once again be seen in the Klein Karoo where they once roamed freely.

Wellness Retreat

The fully equipped Wellness Retreat offers the perfect opportunity for guests to recover from the stresses and strains of everyday living and restore balance and harmony.
  • Stargazing
  • Wellness Retreat
  • Rock Art
  • Bird watching
  • Photography
  • Nature walks and nature drives
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