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Route 62 Between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, 6720 (show map)
Lodges Overview
Formerly Sanbona
Before February 2021 Sanbona Wildlife Reserve was known as Sanbona

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Facilities of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)
Pools and wellness
Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Spa and wellness centre
Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)
Front-desk/reception area services
Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box
Common areas
Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services, Children's playground, Kids' club
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Coffee machine, Desk, Electric blankets, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fireplace, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Interconnected room(s) available, Landmark view, Laptop safe, Linen, Mountain view, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 13:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 12:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Arriving guests:The main gate closes at 18h00. Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. A daily transfer service from the main gate to your lodge is available on request, and must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.Early pick-up from the main gate takes place at 12h30. The shuttle service arrives to Tilney at 13h15, to Gondwana at 13h25, and to Dwyka at 13h35.An afternoon pick-up from the Welcome Lounge takes place at 16h00. The shuttle service arrives to Tilney at 16h45, to Gondwana at 16h55, and to Dwyka at 17h05. Please note these guests will not be able to join the afternoon game drive.Departing guests:Pick-up takes place from Dwyka Tented Lodge at 11h00, Gondwana Lodge at 11h20, and Tilney Manor at 11h35. The estimated arrival time at the Welcome Lounge is 12h15.
. Please note all times are subject to road conditions and vehicle types.Arriving by air:Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is equipped with a private landing strip near the Bellair Dam. Air charters can be arranged with registered charter companies or private aircraft. Prior arrangements must be made with Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Management. This may be done using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Arriving by car from Cape Town:Follow the N1 from Cape Town in the direction of Paarl. Drive through the Huguenot Tunnel. A tollgate fee is payable at the tunnel. The first town is Worcester set in the Breede River Valley. Take the second right turnoff into Worcester, leave the N1 and take Route 62. Follow the signs to Robertson. After Robertson, the next town is Ashton. Travel on through Krogmanskloof and Montagu. Continue for approximately 43 km and turn left at the 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 away.From the main gate, it is a further 45 minutes to Tilney Manor, 65 minutes to Dwyka Tented Lodge and 55 minutes to Gondwana Lodge. Please follow the relevant signs in the reserve. The recommended speed limit is 40 km per hour. Do not exit your vehicle. Predators roam free.Activity restrictions:
- Children under 4 years of age are not permitted on game drives.
- Children under 14 years of age are not permitted on wilderness walks.Community Levy:
o A daily community levy of (R190.00per person for arrivals from 01 May 2024) and (R200 per person from 01 May 2025) will be implemented for all arrivals, children between the ages of 4- 11 years will be levied at 50% (half) of the adult rate.
o The community levy will be charged on the final invoice to the guest and must be settled on departure.
o This levy is not included in the above-mentioned rates.
o The purpose of the guest conservation levy is to support the intense and ongoing conservation efforts on the reserve and support provided to local communities.Our rates are inclusive of 2 Daily Nature Drives, Guided Wilderness walks, all Meals, Limited selection of house beers and wines, all on-drive snacks and beverages, internal reserve transfers between the lodges and welcome lounge.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Managed by a private host
Traveller reviews

“Perfect two night stay at this exceptional lodge”
02 Jan 2025
Everything was just perfect, starting and ending with the people who did everything and beyond to make our stay memorable. Our guide Christopher was very knowledgeable and experienced, therefore able to find so much game, big and small. The reserve is exceptionally beautiful, especially during sunrise and sunset, when we had our game drives. The food was really exquisite, as well as the local wines which were included. Every staff member, from our guide, people at the restaurant, at the reception and the management where very attentive and friendly. We only missed out on the cheetahs, so definitely coming back one day!

“One of Life's Greatest Experiences”
20 Dec 2024
Everything about this experience was top level. The staff, accommodation and facilities were first class. Special mention for our guide Marco, who made our stay exceptional, as he took our group out on safari and gave us a little insight into the wonders of Sanbona, the Little Karoo and the animals that make it their home. Thank you, from a Kiwi couple who will always have fond memories of our "all too brief" stay.

“A very lovely place to stay.”
14 Dec 2024
The tented lodges are really beautiful as is the location. Our guide was very dedicated finding us all the animals. I also had a wonderful massage there

“Magical place”
07 Dec 2024
Sanbona is a magical place. The safaris, Bianca our guide, the staff & service were fanatic and we enjoyed our time as a family.

“Superb”
04 Dec 2024
Loved our stay, wish we'd booked another night. The food was outstanding. Our guide was wonderful we just loved everything. Note this is a conservation lodge there is not a plethora of animals but the time with animals was wonderful.

“Very relaxed”
25 Nov 2024
The location is amazing. Tilley manor was amazing. Jan the guide was very knowledgeable.

“A truly authentic SAFARI experience”
23 Nov 2024
The room (Tilney Manor) with all the little presents (we celebrated anniversary) was just stunning. Two towel elefants on the bed smiled at us after our game drive. The pool area was great to refresh. The Manor has a lot of charme/class. The free sweet wine drink after the game drive in the bar is a must. Adrian, our guide, is highly qualified & was very committed to turn every drive (4 hrs in the afternoon 🤩) into an unforgettable adventure. Made you feel very safe. Maybe a bit more stopps sharing his great knowledge about wildlife / plants etc. The sundowner is always a favorite on game drives.

“Excellent 2 night location.”
08 Nov 2024
It far exceeded our expectations, it’s very well run , nicely luxurious, excellent staff and we had some good game drives and were fortunate to see a Cheetah, there are only 3 on the property ( bigger than Singapore) no lion sightings which was a disappointment but nature doesn’t always perform to order. Some excellent interactions with a the elephants. The food was good and from the decking we saw Kudo, Gazelles, Baboons, a Lion was spotted and a Brown Hyena.

“Stunning luxury in beautiful location worth two nights”
03 Nov 2024
Superb location in beautiful scenery. Rooms were enormous and stunning. Wished we had longer to simply sit and enjoy the view. Food was excellent and the game drives fun.

“Luxurious relaxation.”
02 Oct 2024
Absolutely fantastic place to relax and see the animals. Staff and facilities were excellent. Food was brilliant. Room with a view felt like we were the only people there. And the outside hot shower while looking at the stars will always be a happy memory.