Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is one of South Africa's largest privately owned nature reserves, stretching across 62,000 hectares of breathtaking Karoo landscape along Route 62 near Montagu in the Western Cape, approximately three hours from Cape Town. Encompassing two globally recognised biodiversity hotspots, Sanbona is home to all of Africa's Big 5 — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros — and is owned by a non-profit organisation, meaning every visit directly supports its conservation mission. Guests choose from four distinct accommodation options — Dwyka Tented Lodge, Gondwana Family Lodge, Tilney Manor, and a back-to-nature Explorer Camp — with all-inclusive stays featuring twice-daily game drives, nature walks, guided San rock art tours, birdwatching, photography, and stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the region. Sanbona offers a rare combination of wilderness, heritage, and luxury in the heart of the Cape's ancient landscape.