Only a three-hour drive from Cape Town in the private Sanbona Game Reserve is where you will find the exclusive Tilney Manor.
Nestled in the Little Karoo, the 54 000 hectare Sanbona Reserve encompasses a dry, striking landscape and gorgeous views of the 350 million-year-old Warmwaterberg Mountains.
Tilney Manor prides itself on offering exceptional service and private, luxurious 5-star accommodation that offers complete comfort.
Tilney Manor boasts six luxurious Georgian style Suites. Each suite is open-plan and offers an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, a romantic freestanding bath and sheltered outdoor his-and-hers shower, as well as a fireplace, air conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, and a private veranda with stunning views of the mountains and plains.
The lodge facilities include a comfortable living area with wood fireplace and satellite tv, indoor and outdoor dining areas, gift boutique, relaxation retreat with steam room and sauna, rim-flow swimming pool, and Wi-Fi access.
The ancient formations of the Cape Fold Mountains form a magnificent backdrop to all the activities on the reserve. Qualified rangers accompany guests on early morning and evening game drives and interpretative nature walks. Cruises on the Bellair Lake in the company of a qualified guide and skipper can be arranged, as can visit San rock art sites dating back more than 1 500 years. The absence of artificial light makes for spectacular stargazing.
Sanbona offers the Big Five and has the only free-roaming self-sustaining white lions in the world. The reserve is home to a variety of large and small antelope, zebra and wildebeest; and small game such as jackal, caracal, aardwolf, and hyena are present in the reserve. It is also home to the critically endangered and highly elusive Riverine Rabbit and the Dwarf Blue butterfly, the second smallest butterfly in the world
Over 200 bird species have been identified in the reserve, which has important raptor nesting sites, including that of the Verreaux's Eagle. African Fish Eagles, breeding pairs of majestic Black Eagles and Black Harrier are regularly sighted. The Bellair Lake provides a wetland habitat for a myriad of water birds, including kingfishers, Black-necked Grebe, and Maccoa Duck.
Tilney Manor is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a private luxury safari experience.
May 19, 2024
Brilliant service with tailor made…
Brilliant service with tailor made offerings. Flexibility to accommodate bookings for a large group and sorting out details such as baby courts. Very well organised.
May 19, 2024
Dolan helped us with our last minute…
Dolan helped us with our last minute booking and we were a big group of 10 wanting a very luxurious experience which we got. We will definitely be booking with him again.
May 17, 2024
As all ways the best service from Dolan…
As all ways the best service from Dolan Sequera
May 20, 2024
The gentleman Keith assisting me with…
The gentleman Keith assisting me with my booking was absolutely amazing and patient.
May 19, 2024
Brilliant service with tailor made…
Brilliant service with tailor made offerings. Flexibility to accommodate bookings for a large group and sorting out details such as baby courts. Very well organised.
May 19, 2024
Dolan helped us with our last minute…
Dolan helped us with our last minute booking and we were a big group of 10 wanting a very luxurious experience which we got. We will definitely be booking with him again.
May 17, 2024
So helpful so friendly.
So helpful so friendly. Wow 5 stars not enough for Lisa
May 17, 2024
Safari booked. SA here I come.
I have never been to SA before, so naturally I was a bit apprehensive about booking a safari on my own. I turned to safari.com for help and I'm so glad I did. Keith was so helpful, patient and saved me money! That's a win, win, win. I would recommend safari.com to anyone planning their trip and their experiences in SA.
May 17, 2024
As all ways the best service from Dolan…
As all ways the best service from Dolan Sequera
May 16, 2024
Trip planning made easily and with kindness!
I was in need of help quickly to book a place to stay for 6 people. I wasn’t sure if I should drive or fly and Pascal helped me so quickly and was so kind and patient. He texted with me, called me and was wonderful to work with. He provided me with 2 quotes and helped me through the booking process. Looking forward to our trip!
May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Great customer service
Heleen went out of her way to find us accommodation. We left our planning way to late and were looking at the busiest time of year yet she worked her magic.