Sanbona Tilney Manor

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, South Africa

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Why we love it

Overlooking breathtaking vistas of the mountains and plains of the Little Karoo
A non-malarial Big 5 game reserve just a 3 hour drive from Cape Town
The largest private game reserve in the Western Cape

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Stay at Sanbona Tilney Manor

Tilney Manor is located in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Western Cape. This luxurious lodge and peaceful haven has breathtaking vistas of both the mountains and the plains of the Little Karoo, making it ideal for relaxing after excellent daytime safaris adventures.

The lodge itself consists of six large open-plan suites, sleeping a maximum of two adults each, which have their own private verandas with panoramic views of the reserve. Situated only a 3 hours drive from Cape Town, this is a fantastic Western Cape safari option.

Experiences

Birdwatching

Spot the cinnamon-breasted warbler in the early light of dawn, or the Namaqua sandgrouse, amongst many other of Sanbona's incredible birdlife.

Game Drives

Traverse the landscape of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve with a qualified ranger and spot many of Sanbona's creatures big and small, before watching the sun set over the Little Karoo.

Nature Walks

Discover the spirit of the Little Karoo through a gentle walk to take in the beauty of the landscape, or a challenging trail to a secluded rock pool.

Relaxation Retreat

Step into a soothing sanctuary at the Relaxation Retreats at Tilney Manor and unwind with a range of world class treatments.

Rock Art

Discover the secrets and traditions of the San people of Africa by visiting one of the seven recorded rock art sites found in the Reserve.

Stargazing

Finish your day at Sanbona by stargazing at the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere and learn about the ancient San myths they hold.

Boat Safari

Cruise on the Peregrine Boat on the Bellair Dam and get up close to a bathing pod of hippo and other Sanbona creatures visiting the water.

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Facilities

Air conditioning

WIFI

Infinity Pool

Spa and relaxation retreat with steam and Sauna

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Missy & Harry

Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!

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Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.

Call +44 (0)203 137 1247

Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124

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