Sanbona – Tilney Manor

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Western Cape–>Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic |

At the foot of the 350 million year old Warmwaterberg Mountains, in the heart of the Little Karoo, lies the Cape’s premier wildlife destination, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. This arid, stark landscape, home to the San for centuries, has an alluring tranquillity and raw beauty.

Just three hours’ drive from Cape Town along the scenic Route 62, Sanbona sprawls across 54 000 hectares of rugged mountains and vast plains. Sanbona is home to an impressive variety of succulents, birds and wildlife, including the only free-roaming white lions in the world.

Guests at the exclusive Tinley Manor experience the majesty of the panoramic vistas and the spirit of the San in a wilderness sanctuary surrounded by ancient volcanic mountains. Cape Georgian décor draws on the natural colours of the surrounding stone and vegetation, with subtle touches of San culture influencing the design. Outstanding service and private, luxurious 5 star accommodation create a soothing ambience where guests find instant release from the stresses of daily life.

Accommodation

Tilney Manor offers accommodation for a maximum of twelve guests in six luxuriously appointed en-suite Georgian style suites. Each suite offers a romantic freestanding bath and sheltered outdoor his-and-hers shower, as well as a fireplace and a private veranda with stunning views of the undulating mountains and plains.

Wildlife

Sanbona offers the Big Five, and has the only free-roaming self-sustaining white lions in the world. The reserve is home to a variety of large and small antelope, zebra and wildebeest; and small game such as jackal, caracal, aardwolf and hyena are present in the reserve. It is also home to the critically endangered and highly elusive Riverine Rabbit and the Dwarf Blue butterfly, the second smallest butterfly in the world

Over 200 bird species have been identified in the reserve, which has important raptor nesting sites, including that of the Verraux’s Eagle. African Fish Eagles, breeding pairs of majestic Black Eagles and Black Harrier are regularly sighted. The Bellair Lake provides a wetland habitat for a myriad of water birds, including kingfishers, lacknecked Grebe, and Maccoa Duck.

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Children
• Children under 12 are not accommodated at the lodge.

Directions

• BY ROAD:

From Cape Town

• An easy 3 hour drive, approximately 270 kms from Cape Town.

• On commencement of the journey, travel on the N1 from Cape Town in the direction of Paarl; continuing on the N1 travel through the Huguenot Tunnel.

• A tollgate controls this tunnel.

• A tollgate fee is payable at the tunnel.

• The first town is Worcester set in the Breede River Valley.

• Taking the second turnoff to the right into Worcester, you leave the N1 and the Route 60 (R60) is taken.

• Follow the signs to the town of Robertson.

• Once through Robertson, the next town is Ashton.

• The R60 becomes the R62 in Ashton.

• Travel on through Krogmanskloof and Montagu.

• Continue for approximately 43 km and turn left at “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.

• From the main gate, it is a further 15 km to the welcoming lounge where guests will be welcomed.

• From the welcoming lounge, it is 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.

• The main gate closes at 18h00, should your arrival time be later, please advice prior to arrival in order to make arrangements.

• A daily transfer from the main gate to your lodge is available on request, and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance.