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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve | Gondwana Family Lodge

THE CAPE’S PREMIER WILDLIFE DESTINATION.

Sanbona is one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned nature reserves, stretching across 62 000 hectares of rich protected ecosystems within two biodiversity hotspots. Situated between the small, historic towns of Montagu and Barrydale, skirting the edge of the R62 highway. The reserve is bisected by the towering Warmwaterberg Mountain, characterised by sculpted 500 million-year-old Cape Fold Mountains. An area rich in culture, history, and heritage, and one of the world’s most biologically significant yet threatened regions. Sanbona aims to create a balance where critically important ecosystems, endangered wildlife and flora can prosper. Sanbona and the spirit of the San people welcomes you.

With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana 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. Eco-Explorers programme offers educational and recreational wildlife experiences.

A range of experiences, including nature drives, guided nature walks, ancient rock art, and stargazing, create an unforgettable safari adventure. At the same time, Sanbona strives to emphasise and create awareness that true luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand without compromise. Through its unique non-profit ownership model, every stay contributes to conservation, community and positive impact.

Sala’s Camp

Sala’s Camp offers an exceptional and personalised safari experience with space, comfort and stunning views. Accommodating up to 22 guests in seven luxury tents dotted along the Sand River, guests are treated to the casual elegance of safari days-gone-by whilst being surrounded by contemporary touches like private plunge pools and glass-fronted tents. The camp’s interiors are elegant and comfortable and all rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bathtub and shower, running water and flushing toilets. Electricity is solar-powered (with a standby generator for refrigeration and charging) and a focus on sustainable practices includes tree-planting and water saving initiatives and a large organic veggie garden. Typically, after an exciting game drive and exceptional wildlife sightings, return to relax in your hammock, lounge by your private plunge pool or indulge in a massage from the expert therapist. Head out in the late afternoon for a special sundowner experience with the vintage mobile bar Eleanor, before enjoying dinner served under the stars.

Sala’s Camp prides itself on its hospitality and all arrangements are made with meticulous care. Guests enjoy full-board during their stay, which includes all meals and drinks (excluding champagne and specially imported wines and spirits). There are activities on offer for children of all ages and a ‘baby listening’ service is available. The camp is suitable for guests with limited disabilities and special meals can be catered for by prior arrangement.

Sable Alley

Not only is Khwai Private Reserve one of Botswana’s best kept secrets, it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley. Sable is a piece of light, bright and beautiful luxury amid the game-rich floodplains of Khwai, and the best news is that it’s as sustainable as it is sophisticated. We’ve partnered with the local communities in Khwai, and proceeds from staying at Sable Alley go straight back into the Khwai Village community projects.

And what about the wildlife? Located right on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, home to harrumphing hippo and a favourite drinking spot for elephant and buffalo, the big game quite literally comes to you at Sable. But as tempting as it is to stay in camp, venture out you should, for Khwai offers one of Africa’s greatest and most exclusive safari experiences. Have your binos at the ready for lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, elephant and hundreds of dainty antelope as you drive through the diverse landscapes.
We recommend booking Sable Alley as part of a complete Natural Selection safari, but if you want to book it separately or just check availability click on the button below.

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a masterpiece of design, artistry and innovation in harmony with nature, resulting in almost every facet of the lodge being embraced by the surrounding environment.

Guests can enjoy the various features around the lodge from the holistic treatments at the Amani Spa; light exercise in the gym; choose a bottle of boutique South African wine from the cavernous wine cellar marvel and African night sky in the sunken fire-pit lounge. From the immaculately designed luxury suites – each with private plunge pool – to the thrilling safaris with close encounters with Africa’s wildlife, gourmet food, unparalleled warmth and true African hospitality, you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restorative spirit amidst the luxury and lavish touches that is uniquely Earth Lodge.

The lodge has 12 ultra-luxurious suites and the newly renovated Amber Villa, each with private plunge pools, en-suite glass fronted bathroom, outdoor shower and specially commissioned furnishing.

The indoor-outdoor dining area overlooks a waterhole and unending bush, and the lodge boasts a library, wine cellar, unique Day Bar, gym, sunken fire-pit lounge overlooking the wide open bush and the holistic Amani Spa.

Earth Lodge offers the very highest standards in international hosting – Sabi Sabi’s thrilling safaris with close encounters of Africa’s wildlife, luxury accommodation, gourmet food, unparalleled warmth and service, and the uniquely original aesthetics of Earth Lodge.

This is the past, present and future of nature – this is Earth Lodge.

Rockfig Lodge Madikwe

Rockfig Lodge has a magnificent setting, high up on the ridge above the Madikwe plains, offering spectacular views and stunning sunsets. Madikwe offers some of the most pristine and untouched wilderness areas in Africa.

Leave the stress and rush of busy life behind and enjoy luxurious accommodation, incredible safari adventures, spectacular views and stunning sunsets.

The lodge is small and intimate, allowing privacy whether choosing to travel alone, as a couple or as a family group. It also allows our staff to give their undivided attention as and when needed. Four self-contained villas are positioned far enough apart to ensure seclusion but remain within an easy walk to our restaurant, bar and pool deck.

Robin’s House

Robin’s House is a small, private and exclusive house on the banks of the Luangwa River, ideal for young families or friends seeking a more indulgent type of safari. This two bedroom house with main living area provides a shady and cool retreat from the African midday heat and if that is not enough there is a stunning plunge pool to soak in whilst looking over the Luangwa River.

With its own team of staff dedicated to looking after you Robin’s House offers a home away from home but with added luxuries.

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

The Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, built in a traditional African style with indigenous hardwood, is situated on top of a hill in the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania in Rhotia, offering a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro forest, nearby villages and the terraced fields of the local farmers. The unique tented rooms are welcoming, spacious, elegantly decorated, and equipped with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with hot water and verandas with splendid views of Ngorongoro Conservational Area and Lake Manyara. Guests can enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant, serving delectable locally-inspired dishes or relaxing at the bar with a refreshing drink. Additional amenities and services include a swimming pool, expansive outdoor sitting areas, Wi-Fi in the dining room, meeting facilities, event hosting and a comfortable lounge. Activities include hikes, cultural walks, village lunches and local school visits.

Rhino Safari Camp

Rhino Safari Camp is a small (only 8 rooms) stylish safari camp set in a wild and remote area on the shores of Lake Kariba within the Matusadona National Park .

The Park is managed by African Parks, a well known international non-profit conservation organization that manages national parks and protected areas across Africa in partnership with governments and local communities.

Rhino offers an immersive bush experience for travelers seeking more than just luxury accommodation.

This intimate, unfenced, low-impact camp is perfect for those who value authenticity, a deep connection with nature, and the thrill of the wild — all without sacrificing comfort.

Blending rustic charm with thoughtful design, Rhino Camp provides a stylish yet down-to-earth safari atmosphere.

Tailored for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, the camp offers guided game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises, fishing, unforgettable sundowners and rare up-close encounters with the iconic flora and fauna of the Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba.

Whether you’re gathered around the campfire under a sky filled with stars, or watching elephants roam through the Boma or between the chalets, Rhino Camp delivers the magic of Africa in its purest form.

Camp is totally unfenced and as such, the wildlife frequents the camp by day and night; elephant, lion and leopard are regular visitors; as a result, we tend not to accept bookings for families with children under the age of twelve.

A double story central boma area for enjoying meals; sunsets; sunrises; lake views and frequent visits from elephants. The shady communal area faces the shoreline and is a perfect spot to watch the elephant families moving around the concession; at dusk the fire pit welcomes guests until the drums call for dinner.

Open-fronted elevated; wooden thatched; twin or double bedded; en-suite bedroom chalets follow the shoreline overlooking the untamed African wilderness, while warm hospitality and the natural soundtrack of the bush create a truly memorable stay. The chalets have been built like the BaTonga palafitta, (traditional stilted huts on mopane poles), for natural ventilation during the summer days and as a protection from animals, Zambezi floods and humidity.

Thanks to its unique features, Rhino can easily be combined with a more traditional African lodge or a tented camp.

Rhino offers a genuine safari experience; it is ideal for those who are looking for a real African camp experience, in the bush with style and all the comforts.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – the first private lodge in the reserve – offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory. 18 well appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestle on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. The lodge, built in 2015, is designed in a contemporary style with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offers exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory, with both morning and afternoon games drives in the Hluhluwe Imfolosi Game Reserve. Game walks are also offered.

The Day Spa has been designed to ensure that guests can soak in the sights and sounds of Africa while enjoying professional treatments from the hands of therapists. Positioned to take advantage of the magnificent views of game grazing across the reserve – this will be the perfect place to indulge after a day’s safari. The Spa provides an unrivalled African relaxation experience.

ROAM Private Game Reserve

Roam Private Game Reserve is located on 5000 hectares of malaria-free scrubveld in the Great Karoo, an ancient and endless semi-desert landscape covering 400,000 square kilometres in its entirety.

The focus at Roam is on eco-tourism and providing visitors with the opportunity to experience the remote wilderness of the Western Cape’s Karoo region. The team at Roam have many conservation initiatives focusing on rewilding the Great Karoo. Knowledgeable guides will take you on a once in a lifetime adventure tracking wild cheetah on foot through this vast and picturesque landscape.

Other notable species that can be spotted on wilderness walks and guided game drives include giraffe, buffalo, bat eared fox, zebra, kudu, springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, eland, meerkats and over 200 species of bird. You are encouraged to get involved in the conservation aspect of a safari, and enjoy activities such as mountain biking, sundowners and stargazing.

There are two accommodation options to choose from, each catering for a different type of guest. These include: Roam Explorer Camp (rustic) and Roam Safari Lodge (luxury).

Endless horizons, brazen sunsets and star-studded night skies await your arrival.

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