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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | Terrace/patio
Dwyka Tented Lodge 1 | Balcony view
Reception
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
The current price is €842
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | View from room

Gondwana Lodge 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 57 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Tilney Manor

Tilney Manor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Dwyka Tented Lodge 1 | Balcony view

Dwyka Tented Lodge 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6720

What's nearby

  • Drostdy Museum - 65 min drive - 70.4 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 65 min drive - 70.8 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 65 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 69 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Bontebok National Park - 96 min drive - 74.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joubert-Tradauw - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Karoo Saloon - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Luxury boutique lodge in the mountains
Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Gondwana Family Lodge Res, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, game drive on-site and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals and snacks included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dwyka Tented Lodge Rest
  • Gondwana Family Lodge Res
  • Tilney Manor Restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (May 01 – April 30): ZAR 190 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 September to 31 March

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
bona Wildlife Reserve Barryda
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

As of 16 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on 1 May 2025 start from €824.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 32 miles (52 km) of Wilderbraam Berry Estate and South Africa's Peace Pagoda. Barrydale Labyrinth and Montagu Nature Garden are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Exceptional Hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Room and guides were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Sanbona was amazing! They are very focused on the conservation of plants and animals, but manage to do this while offering the utmost luxury! We loved our stay at Sanbona!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Stunning property in an amazing setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

This was a very unique holiday break for 2 days. The service and facilities was excellent and all of the staff were wonderful. Our game reserve guide Jaylee Pietersen, who was very knowledgeable and courteous. It made our wedding anniversary a very memorable experience. Thank for a lovely stay and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Accommodation was fabulous and the whole experience great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

60th Birthday trip
The most amazing experience our guide Marco was so well versed with all the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

This place is amazing. Did not want to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Wonderful experience! Stayed at Tilney Manor - room was exceptional. Food outstanding and staff warm and welcoming! Our safari guide (Adrian) went out of his way to find the animals we were interested in seeing and was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We appreciate the philosophy of the reserve and the good work they’re doing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wang fung

Wonderful Experience !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

An exceptional safari experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

I have never gone on a safari and Sanbona exceeded my expectations! The staff was very friendly and the rooms were gorgeous. I would recommend our safari guide Josh to anyone. He was very knowledgeable. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

This was an amazing experience, the beautiful tented lodge, the game drives with Josh, the landscape, the excellent service an attention to detail. Looking forward to returning in the not so distant future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Unforgettable experience
Stayed in Tilney Manor which was adult only. Very well organised - food excellent with a different choice every lunch and evening meal. Room was large with bath, shower and outdoor shower. Very comfy bed. Alarm call each morning to be ready for the morning game drive at 6.30am. Excellent all round - can not fault them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Staff was excellent. Cannot say enough about them. Everyone is friendly and goes above and beyond from the moment you get there. The guides are great and knowledgeable. The property and room/tent is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

This was an excellent experience - authentic and unspoiled, but with all the creature comforts at the lodge. The accommodation was luxurious! We got a great amount of time 'in vehicle' and saw lots of animals in their natural habitat. Would hugely reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Fabulous experience. Accommodation 1st class. Staff exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

An amazing experience from start to finish, every aspect of the stay was special and the attention detail was superb. In addition, the safari itself was wonderful, Josh our guide/ranger was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. This will be an experience that we will always remember. Mike and Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nels Kristian

Great two night stay at Sabona.
We had a great 2 night stay at Sabona Wildlife Reserve. Especially our game tour guide Nicole gave us three fantastic game drives. She was able to answer any question re. the animals and the plants in the park. Luckely we saw the BIG FIVE. The rooms had comfortable beds, a large balcony with perfect wievs of the surrounding area. Overall the staff was helpful and friendly. The restaurant offered a perfect breakfast and the dinner on the first evening had a good choice of meals. 2.nd evening dinner unfortunately gave us no choice. Overall we had a very good stay at Sabona Wildlife Reserve. Nels Kristian Denmark
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Highlight of our trip
This was without doubt the best part of our two week stay in the Cape Area. We stayed in the Tilney Manor part of the reserve in one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in. There were only 6 couples in the Tilney Manor so it was very personalised service. The staff including the guides were excellent as was the food. We were only there two nights but packed in so much. We did four drives in the Game reserve and got very close to a host of animals. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stay here....you won't be disappointed!!
An absolute amazing stay from beginning to end!! We stayed in one of the tents and it was absolutely gorgeous!! The service was top notch and a big thank you to Julio who took such good care of us in the dining room! The Safari's were incredible with Josh as our guide. He had such passion and was so interesting and knowledgeable. My only regret was that we were only there for one night. This was definitely one of the main highlights on our 3 week vacation in south Africa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

My husband and I had the most memorable experience at Sanbona. There are truly no words to describe how much we enjoyed our time at the reserve. The service at the lodge was impeccable, the room was gorgeous, and our guide on the game drives was extremely knowledgable. Even more, Sanbona is clearly committed to sustainability. I cannot recommend Sanbona enough!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Amazing game reserve
We had just the best time at Sanbona we stayed in the Tilney part of which at the most is 12 people it feels very exclusive. Our rooms were just magnificent it was a shame we didn’t have more than one night. The reserve is huge but feels like a proper game reserve hunting for the animals is a true Safari experience. The staff were all very friendly and the game drives were fun. Keep up the good work can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Unfassbar schöner Aufenthalt! Einfach einzigartig. Zwar nicht ganz günstig, aber dafür ist alles inklusive. Auch die beiden Safari-Ausfahren.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025