Reviews of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve 5 stars
Route 62 Between Montagu and Barrydale, 6720 Barrydale, South Africa
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExceptional accomodation. Great staff and good food. This was an amazing experience. Will be back.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOne of the best spots I ever stayed
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a truly wonderful stay at Sanbona. The staff were so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had a special time. The room in Tilney Manor was very luxurious and the food was very good. By far the highlight, of course, is the game drives. Our guide, Jaylee, was so informative and we very much appreciated the focus on care and conservation that Sanbona clearly takes. This is no Disney-type safari like others in the Western Cape - Sanbona is driven by a conservation to rewild this part of the Karoo. This was a big splurge for us but worth every penny. Accommodation, animals, staff and experience all 10/10!
That we only stayed for one night!
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything from staff, facilities, food and luxury was just amazing.
Long drive no proper street.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely setting
No gas for fireplace in room (1st night)
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery nice choice for breakfast and all you can eat. Every effort made to make the breakfast area cozy.
A heated pool, a TV in the rooms.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had a fantastic stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always made sure we were comfortable. The food was delicious, with a great variety of options and the flexibility to customize meals to our preferences. Our room was spacious, beautifully kept, and cleaned every time we went out on a game drive. The drives themselves were amazing—our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and we were lucky to see a wide range of animals. Overall, a truly memorable experience that we would gladly recommend to anyone looking for a special safari getaway.
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHigh end and spacious rooms and incredible game drives We saw a lion, elephants, cheetah, giraffes, black rhinos etc. wonderful ranger.
Food could be better. One excellent evening meal followed by a poor buffet
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely brilliant! We were also very lucky to travel in off season and had for one night the lodge all to ourselves. So peaceful and quiet!
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe food was very nice as well as the staff. The game drives are superb.
We would appreciate if the rooms were a little bit more comfortable and newer, also the bathroom. There could be a table tennis or the like for the kids.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRanger Joe
Food was good but some room for improvement
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIncredible accommodation, staff were very friendly and helpful and the game drives were fantastic. Our guide (Ethan) was knowledgeable, passionate and brilliant.
Nothing, it was perfect. Wish it could have been longer.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe guide was so informative. The bush drives were great. The bedrooms were spacious, comfortable and clean.