Fabulous 2 days. Beautiful room, nice food and saw all the animals we wanted to see

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing - it was perfect.

Absolutely everything was amazing about our stay. When we checked in I was unwell from food (elsewhere) and the team were so attentive which was the start of an amazing trip. With their help I felt much better and was able to enjoy the full experience. Food & drink provided is of amazing quality. We stayed in the tents which are exactly as advertised - beautiful views & lovely interior. The game drives are absolutely surreal. Natural beauty everywhere. We felt completely safe & saw so many gorgeous animals. Our guide Joe was spot on, so knowledgeable and really informed us of conservation issues and purpose of Sanbona. We were in South Africa on our honeymoon & Sanbona was without a doubt the absolute HIGHLIGHT of the trip. We still cannot believe how wonderful our stay was. We were recommend a minimum of 2 days!

Stayed in April 2024

Maybe the wifi but i didn't really mis it ;) All the rest was TOP :)

We had a super stay at Sambona, Lovely staff and the best rangers in the world. Thank you for this magnificent experience. We will be back one day. Hope you can keep up the quality you are giving today... Thank you !!!

Stayed in April 2024

Leaving.

The reserve was excellent. The teams attention to detail, local knowledge and hopitality was exceptional. Truely a wonderful eperience. This was my third safari and my most personalised experience.

Stayed in April 2024

Needs more things for entertainment in between drives

Food Staff Rooms

Stayed in April 2024

the long bumpy drive through the reserve to get to the lodge.

amazing luxury with wonderful staff.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful, comfortable tented lodges that merge into the scenery. Food was fantastic, game drives incredible and the entire team at the property were firat rate!

Stayed in February 2024

People mention WIFI but we didn't find it an issue. If you drive you will need a 4WD but this is clear from website and other reviews. We took easy option and did the transfer which was pretty reasonable from cost POV.

I was looking for a safari lodge within driving distance of Cape Town and Sanbona fitted the bill. The landscape is absolutely stunning .. we stayed at Tilney Manor and we were super happy with our room - it looks much better in the flesh than it does in the photos. Food was excellent and the staff very kind and accommodating. The game drives were very different to what i have experienced before ...there are not loads of animals there but there is a reason for that this resort is as much about conservation as it is tourism which makes it a wonderful place to stay. However we saw ....just in two days lots of elephants, the newly introduced lions, white and black rhino , baboons, cheetahs on two occasions having a feast (one on its own and one a family) , Giraffe, zebra and many wonderful birdlife Be prepared to get very close to the animals in a very stunning location with sunsets to die for. Great overall experience that I didn't expect so close to CPT.

Stayed in March 2024

I have no complaints.

The service, the accommodations, the food, and ultimately the wildlife safari drives and guide were outstanding. Everything we wanted to see and more made the perfect 3 day experience a vacation to remember.

Stayed in March 2024

The complementary wines and the intention, corrected after our complain, to fit rows of three on the safari Toyotas: the price paid for the experience should not contemplate to sit in mid of other two unknown people for hours without turning left or right to take photos disturbing your unknown insofar neighbours!!

Breakfast and food unexpectedly good: ingredients fresh and well chosen, cooked simply but professionally and very friendly and professional staff. Complementary wines: we expected better quality. Very appreciated the availability of Campari! Saturday barbecue to include beef (sirloin, fillet, tbones etc)

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast and lunch were good. Dinner was ok - but probably suffered from trying to offer too many options for a relatively small number of covers

A good wildlife park not too far away from Cape Town. The scenery is stunning and there is a good amount of wildlife to view. The Gondwana lodge is very comfortable with excellent facilities (given it is in the middle of nowhere)

Stayed in March 2024

Sanbona is absolute paradise. We could not have had a better 4 days here. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful, they have thought of everything and it makes for a truly luxurious experience.

Stayed in March 2024

From my personal point of view as a vegan, apart from the sit-down indoor dinner when TP made an extraordinary effort, I felt that I needed to try and make modifications to the existing menu as best I could. This was particularly true of the buffet night when I mostly just had salad, and also had to ask a staff member to find some cheese-free bread for me because there was nothing on the buffet table. That being said, the rest of the family absolutely loved the food.

What an awesome place. It was perfect for a family holiday. Our ranger, Chris, was so well informed and the staff, particularly chef TP and our server (Pinwee?) were excellent.

Stayed in March 2024

Great stay. Staff phenomenal. Game rides life changing. Food excellent. Loved it.

Stayed in February 2024

Our stay at Sanbona was absolutely fantastic! The staff are lovely, the lodge was idyllic, and the game drives were superb! Our guide (Anthea) was brilliant. Would definitely recommend this place and hoping to return.

Stayed in February 2024

Loved it all

Big spacious rooms and balcony

Stayed in February 2024

Brilliant couple of nights at the Dwyka Lodge. We were concerned that the somewhat barren terrain might mean there is little to see, but we need not have been concerned. Our excellent guide Josh was able to find loads of interesting animals, plants, etc. An absolute highlight was being allowed to approach a group of cheetahs resting after their breakfast of springbok. Magnificent creatures, not at all bothered by our presence. What a treat. The Dwyka lodge is excellent. Great facilities, superb staff, excellent food. It’s just top notch stuff. We had a great time and hope to return in the future.

Stayed in February 2024

The food was really not of a good standard.

Location.

Stayed in December 2023

Food overall was not of the standard I would expect of a resort charging £1000 per night

Rooms were fantastic, location under the hilltop spectacular, outside plunge pool and sunbeds very welcome

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing wrong

Beautiful convenient

Stayed in February 2024

Incredible place. Spacious and well designed rooms, beautiful pool area, an oasis in the reserve. Constant food and drink on offer. Really felt like home for two days. Sanbona reserve itself is just amazing, had the most amazing encounters with the wildlife thanks to our lovely and incredibly informative guide. Can’t recommend enough!

Stayed in February 2024

Gate entrance staff did not manage too well-three cars arrived at once so there was a delay in checks. Given we needed to be ready at a different location for 90 min transfere to Lodge, at a specific time this felt fraustrating and anxiety making after a long drive. Packed into mini buses for the ride to lodges- would have preferred better quality transport and time could have been used to introduce the park and its history. We arranged a private transfer on departure. Prehaps an offer of fruit juice? Hot towel at visitors lodge. The tented camp will close for an upgrade in the summer; work could then be done on the visitor centre which was very basic. Food quality could be improved at supper. Lunch and breakfast good quality and selection.

Natural enviroment. Informative rangers Variety of animals and birds Comfortable accommodation Amazing night sky. Did not feel crowded with vehicles.

Stayed in January 2024

The food was very disappointing

The accommodation was superb and beautifully designed

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing. It was absolutely amazing

The location, the building, the staff

Stayed in February 2024