Lodges Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (formerly Sanbona) 

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Hiking

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), Sauna

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, 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

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

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

Check-In
From 15:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 12:00 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
Please inform Sanbona Wildlife Reserve 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. 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.
Conservation Levy: o A daily conservation levy of (R175.00 for arrivals from 01 May 2023) 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 conservation 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. Managed by a private host