Sanbona Wildlife Reserve – Tilney Manor – 5 Star

WELCOME TO TILNEY MANOR AT SANBONA WILDLIFE RESERVE:

OVERVIEW:

Immerse yourself in a landscape where wildlife and flora leave you truly captivated and transformed. Sanbona is one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned nature reserves, stretching across 58 000 hectares of rich protected ecosystems within two biodiversity hotspots. This vast track of land in the Little Karoo outside Montagu, a mere 3.5 hours drive from Cape Town along Route 62, is owned by a non-profit company focused on steering conservation to the forefront of the safari experience. Sanbona offers an authentic and contrasting natural space, striving to create a balance where critically important ecosystems, endangered wildlife and flora can prosper for the benefit of future generations. Sanbona offers four different accommodation options, each with their own distinctive style and appeal. Spend the day exploring every corner of this immense reserve, endless open plains and sculpted Cape fold mountains adorned with San rock art, the endemic flora and some of South Africa’s most sought after wildlife.

ACCOMMODATION:

TILNEY MANOR

Tranquility Amidst A Secluded Oasis
Breath-taking views of the undulating mountains and landscape embrace the historical Tilney Manor in a refuge of peace and tranquillity. The Manor offers six spacious open-plan suites leading on to private verandas. Guest experiences include authentic Karoo cuisine, luxurious lounges and a rim flow pool. Indulge your senses at the Relaxation Retreat that boasts a steam room and sauna while witnessing a pure African spectacle – a Karoo sunset.

Details & Amenities: 

• Air conditioning
• International dial telephone
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• His and hers outdoor showers
• En-suite bathroom with shower, twin basins and freestanding bath in the centre
• Private mini bar
• Electronic safe
• Fireplace
• Private veranda
• Rim-flow swimming pool
• Relaxation Retreat with steam room and sauna
• Lounge with fireplace and television with satellite channels
• In and outdoor dining facilities
• Wi-Fi
• Gift boutique
• Exercise room
• Signature heritage lounge

EXPERIENCE:
Discover All That Sanbona Has To Offer

Along Route 62 in the Little Karoo, Western Cape, lies a piece of heaven known as Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Located in one of the most diverse regions of South Africa in terms of fauna and flora, your safari holiday is accentuated by the panoramic landscapes and towering cliffs.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is packed with opportunities to learn, love and explore nature around you, while residing in luxurious lodges.

NATURE DRIVES
Travel through 2 different biomes, and many habitats, including the quartz fields of the succulent Karoo.

NATURE WALKS
Whilst on foot, discover everything the Little Karoo has to offer in terms of fauna, flora and majestic landscapes.

RELAXATION RETREAT
Step into the privacy, luxury, and comfort. Let the gentle atmosphere envelop and embrace you.

STARGAZING
With minimal light pollution, the star gazing possibilities at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are incomparable.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Nestled just outside of Montagu, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers exquisite landscapes and sceneries.

ROCK ART
There are seven recorded rock art sites throughout Sanbona that date back more than 3,500 years.

FLORA AND FAUNA
The Big 5 and various other species can now all be seen on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

BIRD WATCHING
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is home to more than 200 species of birds, a delight for avid birdwatchers.

CHILDREN POLICY

• Persons under the age of 12 years are not permitted at Tilney Manor.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Insurance

• We highly recommend that comprehensive travel insurance is taken out.

SPECIAL CATERING/ OUTSOURCED MEALS

• Please note that the outsourcing of any certified meals (i.e. Kosher or Halaal) will incur an additional surcharge per person per day.

TRANSFERS / GATE TIMES

• Transfers to and from the reserve can be arranged with reservations on request at an additional cost.
• Terms and Conditions relating to road transfers apply, and are available on request/as addendum to this document
• All transfers are handled by accredited car hire and charter companies.
• A complimentary transfer from the welcoming lounge, located 15 kilometers into Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, to the different lodges is available on request and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance; please contact reservations in order to book these
• Arriving guests are picked up from the welcoming lounge at 12h30 or 16h00 (guests arriving on the later transfer will not be able to join the afternoon game drive);
• departing guests are picked up from their lodge to be back at the welcoming lounge by 12h30.