Welcome to the malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a three-hour scenic drive from Cape Town to the heart of the Little Karoo, along the Route 62 – the …
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Mar 19, 2025
Sanbona was wonderful. The accommodation was fabulous, the food delicious, the staff were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. The safaris were breathtaking. Our guide, Chris, was sen…Full review by E7591YRdouglasc
Mar 16, 2025
This relatively small reserve proved to be absolutely perfect for our visit. We were expertly guided by Chris & the team & we seen virtually all the wildlife we hoped to see ( proved elusive). The ac…Full review by debbiemcc50
Mar 16, 2025
Sanbona is just amazing. The lodges are c.25km into the reserve so you really feel like you’re out in the wild. We managed to see the big 5 over 4 game drives plus lots of other amazing animals. Ther…Full review by 992rebeccab
Hello Can I ask a few questions about the Dwyka camp. Are there many choices for breakfast and dinner? Do you need dress clothes for dinner or just casual? Are their toiletries supplied?
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Hi. From memory (last October), lots of choice at breakfast including cooked bespoke breakfast. Dinner is from choice of three options inc one vegetarian. Individual needs can be …
Hi. From memory (last October), lots of choice at breakfast including cooked bespoke breakfast. Dinner is from choice of three options inc one vegetarian. Individual needs can be met. Didn't ask ourselves but think other options can be provided if nothing on menu for the client. No dress clothes for dinner. Accommodation was amazing. One of best places stayed anywhere. Yes, toiletries provided. Please note. Area immense, an hour's drive to acc from gate. Range of game but not huge numbers. Cheetah sighting was special. Booked through Pembury Tours in SA. Everything as agreed. Fantastic.
Good Afternoon .My family of three Adults were thinking off booking a trip next year .Can I ask do you have a room for three Adults and if my wife does not want to do a safari can she stay in the accommodation. Thanks for You help.Alan Harris
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If I traveled with my adult child I would not chose the tents because it doesn't offer privacy inside the room.
This will sound weird but we are going to Sanbona in February and my husband is freaking me out about there probably being large spiders in that area. I have arachnaphobia and now I can't enjoy the planning for worry about that. Can anyone tell me if this is an issue? Thanks
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Hi, Regarding Sanbona and spiders. We do have a lot of different spiders in South Africa generally but I don't think you should find any in this area in particular. The …
Hi, Regarding Sanbona and spiders. We do have a lot of different spiders in South Africa generally but I don't think you should find any in this area in particular. The accommodation and public areas are very well maintained and it being a dry area I am sure this will not be a problem. There are scorpions (not spiders) in the area but then again it is not something you will find in he excellent maintained rooms & areas at Sanbona I hope you have a fabulous Safari, Clive
Hi, we are going to Sanbona in 10 days.(Dwyka 2 nights) How cold are the early game drives, shirt and sweatshirt or colder. Thanks
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Uniqlo has a great low-cost range of down jackets or gilets (the latter great for layering). They roll up into a provided bag that's not much bigger than a cricket ball. Perfect for chilly early …
Uniqlo has a great low-cost range of down jackets or gilets (the latter great for layering). They roll up into a provided bag that's not much bigger than a cricket ball. Perfect for chilly early mornings without taking over your suitcase.
Hello we would like to come early June. Are your rooms/villas heated?Do you have villas accomodating 5 adults and 2 children?
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One of the three boutiqie sized "camps" is for families. We stopped by there on one of the game drives on the way back one morning and it looked amazing. Whilst being for …
One of the three boutiqie sized "camps" is for families. We stopped by there on one of the game drives on the way back one morning and it looked amazing. Whilst being for families it was small, high quality and it looked like the kids were really well looked after with little ones in a creche and older ones out with the adults on game drives.
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Does Sanbona allow day trips?
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve does not offer day trips. Self drive game drives are not permitted on the reserve either. Booking in advance to your stay is essential.
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