Sanbona Tilney Manor

Highlights

• Located in the Western Cape’s premier wildlife destination. Experience a malaria-free, Big Five wilderness reserve.
• Experiences include authentic Karoo cuisine, luxurious lounges, and a rim-flow pool.
• Suites all have private verandas with breathtaking views of mountains and plains.

You Should Know

• Children over the age of 12 are welcome at Sanbona Tilney Manor.
• Long Stay Discount: Valid: 1 April 2025- 30 September 2025 | 1- 30 April 2026

The Detail

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.

Price Includes

• Prices are inclusive of two daily game drives
• Guided wilderness walks
• All meals, non-alcoholic beverages (a limited selection of house beers and wines will be included from 1 May 2023)
• Game drive snacks and beverages
• Internal reserve transfers between the lodges and welcome lounge