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Only a three-hour drive from Cape Town in the private Sanbona Game Reserve is where you will find the exclusive Tilney Manor.
Nestled in the Little Karoo, the 54,000-hectare Sanbona Reserve encompasses a dry, striking landscape and gorgeous views of the 350-million-year-old Warm waterberg Mountains.
Tilney Manor prides itself on offering exceptional service and private, luxurious 5-star accommodation that promises complete comfort.
Tilney Manor boasts six luxurious Georgian-style suites. Each suite is open-plan and includes an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, a romantic freestanding bath, and a sheltered outdoor his-and-hers shower. Additional amenities include a fireplace, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, and a private veranda with stunning views of the mountains and plains.
The lodge’s facilities include a comfortable living area with a wood fireplace and satellite TV, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a gift boutique, a relaxation retreat with steam room and sauna, a rim-flow swimming pool, and Wi-Fi access.
The ancient formations of the Cape Fold Mountains form a magnificent backdrop to all the activities on the reserve. Qualified rangers accompany guests on early morning and evening game drives and interpretative nature walks. Cruises on Bellair Lake with a qualified guide and skipper can be arranged, as can visits to San rock art sites dating back more than 1,500 years. The absence of artificial light makes for spectacular stargazing.
Sanbona offers the Big Five and is home to the only free-roaming, self-sustaining white lions in the world. The reserve hosts a variety of large and small antelope, zebra, and wildebeest, as well as smaller animals such as jackals, caracals, aardwolves, and hyenas. It is also home to the critically endangered Riverine Rabbit and the Dwarf Blue butterfly, the second smallest butterfly in the world.
Over 200 bird species have been identified in the reserve. It includes important raptor nesting sites, such as those of the Verreaux's Eagle. African Fish Eagles, breeding pairs of majestic Black Eagles, and the Black Harrier are frequently sighted. Bellair Lake provides a wetland habitat for a myriad of water birds, including kingfishers, Black-necked Grebe, and Maccoa Duck.
Tilney Manor is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families looking for a private, luxury safari experience.
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July 28, 2025
Friendly Professional Service
Safari,com's friendly and professional assistance in arranging a trip to MalaMala and Lukimbi Safari Lodge at short notice for myself, my son and grandson was invaluable. We communicated by email and telephone with our agent, Dolan, who was always available despite the time difference between South Africa and the USA. He managed the booking of the internal flights, and secured prime accommodations for us in both camps. The company also provided links to reasonably priced travel insurance. I have no hesitation in recommending Safari.com.
July 26, 2025
Our First Safari
Our first Safari so we Needed a little Hand-holding and of course, we had lots of questions. Dolan answered all our questions and concerns. Can’t wait for the safari to begin.
July 16, 2025
Highly Recommend
I had a great experience working with Dolan! He was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process, answering all my questions thoroughly and getting pricing to me quickly, which made decision-making easy. Booking the trip itself was seamless, and Dolan made sure everything was handled efficiently. I really appreciated how responsive and knowledgeable he was. Looking forward to this amazing trip!
