Klein Karoo, South Africa Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Adults-only lodges with plunge pools
Sanbona lies on the wide plain of the Klein Karoo at the foot of the Warmwaterberg and, at 54,000 hectares, ranks among the largest private nature reserves in South Africa. Elephants, lions, zebras, antelopes and the only free-roaming white lions in the world live here. Amid a breathtaking landscape of mighty rock formations and dry semi-desert, the reserve offers exclusive accommodation, including the luxurious Dwyka Tented Lodge. Its nine elegant tented chalets feature private decks with plunge pools and blend perfectly into the rugged beauty of the surroundings. Sanbona offers an all-round carefree experience with full board plus, including selected drinks and safari activities. Families find a child-friendly stay at the Gondwana Family Lodge with special programmes for young explorers. Between adventures, you can treat yourselves to luxurious spa treatments and pan-African gourmet cuisine.
Location
Klein Karoo, Western Cape
approx. 230 km from Cape Town airport
Highlights
One of South Africa’s largest reserves
Dwyka Tented Lodge with plunge pool
Bush picnic for honeymooners
Amenities
9 Dwyka tented suites & Gondwana Family Lodge
1 restaurant · open-air dining
1 bar
Impressions
Cuisine
At Sanbona Wildlife Reserve you enjoy excellent South African cuisine in two lodges with a unique ambience. Both lodges offer all-inclusive catering. The Sanbona Dwyka Tented Lodge spoils you with local specialities served in the main restaurant by the open fire or in the boma under the open sky. In the bar and lounge you can let the evening end in a relaxed way over cool drinks. On request, an exclusive wine tasting is organised.
At the Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge, delicious South African dishes likewise await you, to be enjoyed either in the restaurant or outdoors in the boma. The bar and lounge is ideal for reviewing the day’s experiences together as a family. An individual wine tasting is possible here too. Whether dinner by the fire, a meal under the stars or a drink in relaxed company – Sanbona offers culinary experiences that stay in the memory.
Wellness
At Sanbona Wildlife Reserve you can relax wonderfully between exciting safari adventures and be pampered all round. At the Sanbona Dwyka Tented Lodge, two treatment rooms are available where you can enjoy pure relaxation with regenerating massages, facial and body treatments as well as manicures and pedicures. Afterwards you can switch off in the hot tub on your private deck, let the impressive nature work its magic and savour the anticipation of the next game drive. At the Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge, too, you can be pampered with soothing treatments. Here, treatment rooms with a steam bath and a large swimming pool invite you to relaxing hours. Whether massages, luxurious spa treatments or moments of calm – at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve you can unwind and round off your adventure with perfect relaxation.
Activities & Leisure
At Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, an exciting safari experience with impressive biodiversity awaits you. On the twice-daily game drives you have a very good chance of observing the “Big Five” in the wild. A particular highlight is the encounter with the rare white lions that live in the wild only here. In addition to the game drives, the reserve offers guided bush walks where you can discover the secrets of the African wilderness up close. For anyone interested in South Africa’s history and culture, there is the opportunity to join rock-art viewings or historical tours. Alongside these activities, the lodge and reserve also offer unforgettable stargazing, where you can take in the clear South African night sky to the full – a true highlight in the pristine wilderness of the Western Cape.
Room categories
Three unique accommodations — the adults-only Dwyka Tented Lodge with plunge pools, the child-friendly Gondwana Family Lodge and the private Tilney Manor.
The nine elegant tented chalets of the Dwyka Tented Lodge feature private decks with plunge pools and blend perfectly into the rugged beauty of the Klein Karoo. From the hot tub on your own deck you take in the impressive landscape and savour the anticipation of the next game drive. The adults-only suites combine the charm of a classic safari camp with luxurious comfort.
The Gondwana Family Lodge is a child-friendly accommodation with special programmes for young explorers. Here families find plenty of space, a large swimming pool and treatment rooms with a steam bath – ideal for relaxing together between safari adventures.
The historic Tilney Manor offers exclusive privacy for a small group or family. The elegantly furnished estate combines colonial charm with modern comfort – a private retreat with dedicated service in the heart of the reserve.
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve — safari in style
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve combines exciting safari adventures with the luxury of exclusive lodges – just a few hours from Cape Town. Among mighty rock formations and the vast Karoo, you encounter the “Big Five”, the rare white lions and a clear starry sky, before relaxing in the plunge pool on your private deck. Send us your no-obligation travel request now and we will craft your very own safari adventure in South Africa!
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