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Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge.
Nestled under the 350 million-year-old Warmwaterberg Mountains, in the heart of the Little Karoo which forms part of the famous Garden Route, lies the malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Gondwana Family Lodge is currently under renovation and will reopen mid-October 2025. Tilney Manor has been rearranged to welcome younger children, still making it possible for families to enjoy a safari experience close to Cape Town.
Highlights
- Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends, and groups.
- This spacious thatched lodge offers guests a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity.
- The Kids on Safari program provides educational and recreational wildlife experiences.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge.
- Child rates apply to children from 4 years up to and including 11 years, irrespective of whether they share with adults or have their own suite (single or shared).
- Children aged 0 to 3 years are accommodated at no additional cost, on a sharing basis only with adults.
- Persons under the age of 4 years are not permitted on game drives.
- Complimentary childminding is available in the children’s entertainment area during game drives and throughout the day.
The Detail
With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Family Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends, and groups. This spacious, thatched lodge offers guests a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity. Interconnecting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a child-friendly pool cater to guests of all ages. The Kids on Safari program provides an array of educational and recreational wildlife experiences.
Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge features six suites on the ground floor and six suites on the upper level. Each Luxury Suite includes a king-size bed or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, bathtub, and shower; air conditioning, underfloor heating, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, an in-room safe, and a private deck or balcony. The suites can accommodate two adults and one child, subject to the availability of rooms with sleeper couches.
The lodge facilities include a lounge with a fireplace, a television with satellite TV, an outdoor boma, a swimming pool, a gift boutique, a children’s playroom with a TV, a relaxation retreat with a steam room, an outdoor play area, and Wi-Fi.
Experienced guides escort guests on early-morning and evening open-vehicle game drives, as well as bush walks, providing opportunities to explore the fauna, flora, and smaller wondrous creatures of the African bush. Guests can also visit numerous rock art sites that date back more than 3,500 years, depicting the spiritual beliefs and lives of the fascinating San people.
Sanbona is home to a variety of wildlife, including the famous Big Five, various species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, and smaller animals such as black-backed jackal and caracal. Evening game drives offer opportunities to spot nocturnal creatures such as the aardwolf, brown hyena, and porcupine.
Price Includes
- Prices include the “Kids on Safari” program, two daily game drives, guided wilderness walks, all meals, non-alcoholic beverages (a limited selection of house beers and wines will be included starting from 1 May 2023), game drive snacks and beverages, internal reserve transfers between the lodge and welcome lounge, tourism levy, and 15% VAT. (Note: The daily conservation levy and all items of a personal nature are excluded and must be settled prior to departure.)
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Rates shown are per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 14 Dec 2026
1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All meals, selected beverages, two daily game drives, guided wilderness walks, and round trip internal reserve transfers
1 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026
All meals, selected beverages, two daily game drives, guided wilderness walks, and round trip internal reserve transfers
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Stay & Pay
Stay for 4 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge and only pay for 3 nights | Valid 1 May 2026 – 30 September 2026 OR Long Stay Discount: Receive 10% discount when booking 3 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge | 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026 and 1 - 30 April 2027
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Receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly, welcome platter, romantic turn down and private bush picnic when booking your honeymoon or anniversary
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