Sanbona Game Lodge

Day 1
This morning your Group B rental car will be delivered to your hotel in Cape Town.
Make your way to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

At the foot of the Warmwaterberg, in the heart of the Little Karoo, between Montagu and Barrydale on the famous Route 62, the vision of the San is becoming a reality. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock art make this a destination not to be missed.
Specialist guiding is a key element in providing a memorable and varied experience. The name Sanbona is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which represents their vision in order to position this portion of the Little Karoo. Be it a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or absorbing the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve represents in true form the philosophy of the Mantis Collection - taking care of the small things in life.

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 tranquility. 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. The fully equipped Spa offers guests the opportunity to recover from the rigors of the outside world and restore their sense of inner harmony. This is the perfect environment for rediscovering creativity and regenerating energy. 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.

Sanbona's second lodge, Khanni, is named after the San word for Eland - a magnificent antelope revered by the San as ruler of the animal kingdom. Tucked away in a secluded valley overlooking a natural watering hole, Khanni Lodge is an idyllic Klein Karoo summer house, with wrap-around verandas, high lime-washed ceilings and exposed beams providing a feeling of cool, airy space. From the verandah and rim-flow swimming pool guests can watch animals visiting the watering hole to drink and the private verandas of the lodge's four spacious suites offer exquisite views of the surrounding landscape. Khanni Lodge provides guests with an enchanting choice of settings in which to relax - from the airy dining room and cosy lounge with its fireplace, to the outdoor dining patio and barbeque facilities.

Overnight for two nights at Tilney or Khanni Lodges, on a full board basis, including all game activities.

Day 2
Days spent participating in organised game activities.

Day 3
Make your way back to Cape Town International Airport to drop off your rental car before connecting with your scheduled flight home.

COSTS: Available on request – please contact the Symposium organizers at deidre@iafrica.com for more information on this and other tour options.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTES
An International driver’s license or a valid, unendorsed English drivers licence is required.
Fuel cannot be paid by credit card whilst travelling in South Africa. Cards are only accepted for the fuel deposit.

Please note that it is essential to take anti-Malaria precautions when visiting Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park area. If you are on any medication, please check with your doctor as certain drugs are incompatible with malaria prophylaxis.

ITINERARIES COMPILED BY RESERVATIONS AFRICA.