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Sanbona WildlifeReserve
Tilney Manor 
Tilney Manor has six luxuriously appointed rooms. This exclusivity ensures that guests can experience personal service and world-class cuisine in an atmosphere of privacy and tranquillity.
Cape Georgian decor draws on the natural colours of the surrounding stone and vegetation, with subtle touches of San culture influencing the design throughout the guest rooms and conference facility.
Accommodation at Tilney Manor:
Comfortable lounges with fireplaces for winter nights, private verandas, romantic freestanding baths and carefully sheltered outdoor showers are just a few of the pleasures that guests can enjoy. More modern comforts include air-conditioning, satellite television, private bars and tea and coffee making facilities. Our fully equipped Spa offers guests the opportunity to recover from the rigors of the outside world and restore their sense of inner harmony.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Accommodation, all meals, game drive, local South African beverages, VAT at 14% and Tourism Levies.
Rates Exclude:
Telephone, laundry, Wellness Centre treatments, shop purchases or gratuities.
Extra information
Activities
Nature Drives
Traverse the landscape of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve with a qualified ranger in comfortable open landrovers. During the drive, be it in the early morning or for sundowners, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen. Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo. Returning to the Lodge, nocturnal animals can often be seen.
Photography
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a photographers dream. Due to the perfect light conditions, during the twilight hours of sunrise and sunset it is advisable to use 100 ASA film for exquisite photographic opportunities. A 100 - 300 lens is a good choice. Macro photography is also incredible to capture close-ups of the smaller species.
Birdwatching
For the avid birdwatcher, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is home to 160 species. There is a very healthy population of raptors to be seen including African Fish Eagles and 5 breeding pairs of majestic Black Eagles.
Due to the unobtrusiveness of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, the birds are at ease, affording one with good viewing.
Rock Art
There are 7 Sites throughout Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, rock art sites dating back to more than 3500 years depicting the spiritual beliefs and lives of these fascinating people.
The only evidence that remains of these little people, is the delicate rock art found on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, their indelible footprints left of their presence in this vast landscape for generations to come.
Trout Fishing
Located adjacent to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and enveloped by the picturesque Langeberg mountains, lies the trophy dam of Bo Vlakte Trout Farm. Well stocked with Bass, Rainbow and the rare Golden Trout, one can experience fly-fishing of this quarry.
Tuition is on hand on request. Trips can be pre-booked or made on arrival at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.
Stargazing
With the absence of artificial light, the stargazing at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is phenomenal and amongst the best in southern Africa. In a designated area free from light, with telescopic aid and knowledgeable guides, interpretations are given about the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere. Romantic stories of gods and goddesses banished to the heavens are woven into astronomical facts and unfolds before one's eyes.
How better to end a blissful day at Sanbona than to sit reflecting under the star-studded canopy of African skies, the vastness of infinite galaxies stretching before one.
The Wellness Centre
Relax, rejuvenate and be pampered! One of the major features at Tilney Manor is the fully equipped Wellness Centre, where East meets West in interesting blends of specialized massage therapies and treatments. From the eclectic Jamu massage designed to increase blood circulation and release muscle tension to the sensuous Javanese Lulur Spa ritual that exfoliates, polishes and pampers, peaceful oblivion is achieved. Hydro-therapy treatments include a Hydro-bath with intense jets of water to promote blood circulation and finally the steam room and sauna with scented eucalyptus oils to enhance respiration. Special package treatments are tailor-made to one's individual needs. Only the finest Decléor products are used.
Conferencing
Be it a high-powered break for executive decision-making or an incentive getaway, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers a venue with a difference. A private Boardroom for 12 delegates with standard audio-visual and conference equipment is available at Tilney Manor.
What to pack
Sanbona is MALARIA FREE - no tablets/syrup needed.
Walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, sun protection cream.
Cameras and binoculars.
Warm clothing - anoraks/jackets, gloves and scarves (for winter) for game drives.
Light clothing and swimming costumes for summer.
Arrival and Departure
Rooms may be occupied from 2pm onwards on date of arrival. Lunch is included on the day of arrival and not on day of departure. Rooms must please be vacated by 11h00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
Climate
The Western Cape experiences dry summers and mild, moist winters.
The Cape has a mostly temperate climate. Near the coast, summer temperatures range from a pleasant low of 15°C (59°F) to highs of 27°C (80.6°F). Inland temperatures are some 3 to 5 degrees higher, making for gorgeous summer days and nights.
Children
Children over the age of 12 pay full rate
Children under 12 years old – 50% of adult rate per person
Children between 6 and 12 pay 50% of the rate and children under the age of 6 pay 25% of the rate
Children under the age of 7 cannot go on game drives
Max of two children in a room with parents
Babysitting service available at an additional cost to the client
