Tilney Manor

Tranquillity amidst a secluded oasis

Tilney Manor consists of 3 separate units including 6 large open Suite Features plan suites, each opening onto private verandas overlooking breath-taking views of undulating mountains and plains. • Air conditioning This lush oasis setting of Tilney Manor is surrounded by • International dial telephone carefully laid out indigenous gardens. • Tea and coffee making facilities • His and her outdoor showers Lodge Facilities • En-suite bathroom with shower, twin basins and free- standing bath in the centre • Rim-flow swimming pool • Private minibar • Relaxation Retreat with steam room and sauna • Electronic safe • Lounge with fire place and television with satellite channels • Fireplace • Perimeter electric fence • Private veranda • In and outdoor dining facilities • Wi-Fi

Suite Configuration

All suites can sleep a maximum of 2 adults per suite

• 3 King bedded Luxury Suites • 3 Twin bedded Luxury Suites

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The following times are only an indication and approximate as Departing Guests these may vary according to seasons and weather conditions. Lodges operate independently, each with a full staff compliment Pick-up from Dwyka Lodge at 11h00 including its own management team, chef brigade, hosts Pick-up from Gondwana Lodge at 11h20 and hostesses and experienced field guides. Dinner alternates Pick-up from Tilney Manor at 11h35 between the in and outdoor facilities, weather permitting. - arrive at the welcome lounge 12h15

We do suggest that guests arrive in time for lunch on their PLEASE NOTE: All times are estimated and subject to road day of arrival as not to miss out on any game drives during conditions and vehicle types their stay. Daily transfers from the welcome lounge are April – September (Winter) available on request, and must be booked at least 72 hours 06h30 Wake up call in advance. 07h00 Breakfast is served 07h30 Depart for morning game drive Please note the traveling time on the dirt road, from the main 11h00 Depart lodge gate, to Tilney Manor is approximately 45 minutes, 65 minutes 13h00 Lunch is served to Dwyka Lodge and 55 minutes to Gondwana Lodge. The main 15h00 Depart for afternoon game drive gate closes at 18h00. Arrangements should be made prior to 19h30 Dinner is served arrival should your arrival time be later. October – March (Summer) Arriving Guests 05h00 Wake up call 05h30 Depart for morning game drive Pick-up from welcome lounge at 12h30 09h00 Breakfast is served - arrive at Tilney 13h15 11h00 Depart lodge - arrive at Gondwana 13h25 13h00 Lunch is served - arrive at Dwyka 13h35 16h00 Depart for afternoon game drive Pick-up from welcome lounge at 16h00 (these guests will not 21h00 Dinner is served be able to join the afternoon game drive) - arrive at Tilney 16h45 - arrive at at Gondwana 16h55 - arrive at Dwyka 17h05

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Gondwana Family Lodge resembling a typical thatched Karoo Special Notes homestead with family rooms, a children activity room, spacious lawn, outdoor play area, and pool will ensure entertainment for • Children younger than 4 years are not permitted on the whole family. Upon arrival, your hosts will discuss activity game drives options for your family taking the family’s size, children’s ages • Child minding is done by lodge staff and can be arranged and the weather into consideration. Child minding facilities are with reservation prior to arrival at an additional cost available at an additional cost for children younger than 4 years • All swimming activities must be supervised by parents as they are too young to join game drives. at all times • All children’s activities are age and weather dependant Outdoor Activities

• Interpretive trail through the garden of Gondwana learning about animals that occur on the reserve as well as tracks, important plants etc • Sanbona Activity Book is educational and fun, teaching children about the wildlife at Sanbona while encouraging children to get involved in the game drives, often requiring the ranger’s assistance to answer some of the questions

Indoor Activities • Arts and crafts • Puzzles of varying sizes and difficulties covering a broad age range • Documentary DVD’s on various conservation topics and animals as well as animated movies • A selection of entertaining and educational children’s books • A selection of fun board games

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The ideal setting for a family getaway

Resembling a typical thatched Karoo homestead, offering Suite Features 12 generously proportioned luxury suites, each with endless views over the plains, Anysberg-mountain and beyond. • Air conditioning Children of all ages will be entertained with an exciting • Under floor heating “Kids on Safari” program. • Private minibar • Private deck or balcony Lodge Facilities • Tea and coffee making facilities • Electronic safe • Outdoor dining boma • International dial telephone • Outdoor pool with shallow area • En-suite bathroom with shower, free standing bath and • Children’s playroom with TV twin basins • Lounge with fire place and TV with satellite channels • Gift boutique • Relaxation Retreat with steam room • Outdoor play area for children • Wi-Fi

Suite Configuration

Suites can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults sharing with 1 child, subject to availability of rooms with sleeper couch

6 Suites on ground floor with private deck • 2 Twin bedded Luxury Suites • 4 King bedded Luxury Suites (2 with sleeper couch)

6 Suites upstairs with private balcony/viewing deck • 2 Twin bedded Luxury Suites • 4 King bedded Luxury Suites (2 with sleeper couch)

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A guided walking experience exploring the bush

This unique walking experience is ideal for guests looking for Camp Site an adventurous and authentic option offering an ambience of a tented bush camp. The camp is located within the north east of Tents are placed in fairly close proximity without encroaching on the reserve. another tents privacy. Wild animals are able to move through the camp at any time and although all safety precautions have This is a flexible experience for guests to explore the Sanbona been followed in setting up the camp; this remains a reality. Karoo as we believe that the rigidity of travel needs to be simplified by going back to basics. Tents: 3 x Mobile canvas (camping) tents sleeping a maximum of This explorer camp reflects the original safari of being on foot 2 people each and sleeping around the fire at night within the comfort of a mobile tent. Meals: All meals are prepared and enjoyed under the Karoo skies Guests will enjoy walks through the magnificent Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, whereby their guide will enhance their Ablutions: experience with birding, cultural history and other natural 2 x Outside showers shared by all guests (water is heated via the history of the area. sun or on cold days via a fire for extra warmth). Each tent has an en-suite bio box toilet (portable) with canvas for privacy. General Information Tent Details • The Explorer Camp operates during the summer months with the first trail in October and the last trail at the end • 2 x Fold out aluminium stretchers with individual sleeping of April bags (down) and pillows • Each trail is 2 nights with a set departure each Friday of • 1 x Three tier cupboard (small) the week • 1 x LED light for night time use • The walking trails are hosted and guided by an armed • 1 x Outside hand basin (warm water is supplied on request qualified walking guide or at first light in the morning) • Distances walked vary each day but can last up to 4 hours • En-suite bio box toilet (portable) • A game viewing vehicle remains in camp and depending on • 1 x Hammock nestled away under ancient Schotia trees where guests walk that day, the trail may start from camp or • Guest amenities include insect repellent, toilet paper, towels, depart camp by vehicle to visit another area of the reserve tissues, sanitary bags as well as bio-degradable shower gel • We regret that no persons younger than 16 years or older and shampoo than 60 years will be able to participate

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What To Pack • Sundowner drinks are enjoyed in the bush, close to camp • Enjoy dinner and an evening around the fire • Clothing of neutral colors that is light in weight, but warm – Bright coloured clothing must be avoided Day 3, day of departure (Sunday) – 3 x Shirts • Early rising can be expected due to temperatures during summer – 3 x Shorts • Enjoy a breakfast in the bush before departing at 10h00 in – 2 x pants (long) order to meet up with the transfer from one of Sanbona’s – 1 x warm jersey or jacket as the evenings can get cold luxury lodges to be back at the welcome lounge by 12h30 • Hiking or trail shoes • A brief walk on morning of departure is optional • Sandals for showering • Sun block • Hat • Camera • Binoculars

A Typical Stay

The following program is a guideline as all timings are subject to discussions upon arrival

Day 1, day of arrival (Friday) • All guests arrive at the Sanbona Welcome Lounge by 12h00 • Road transfer to a luxury lodge at 12h30 • Meet your specialist guide who will host you for lunch at one of Sanbona’s luxury lodges • Transfer in an open game viewing vehicle to the Explorer Camp • Camp orientation • Afternoon walk • Sundowner snacks and drinks are enjoyed upon return to camp • Enjoy dinner and an evening around the fire

Day 2 (Saturday) • Early rising can be expected due to the nature of walking and temperatures during summer • Enjoy muffins, fruit sticks, biscuits, tea and coffee amongst mother nature • Morning walk commences and can last up to 4 hours, depending on temperatures • Enjoy a hearty brunch upon return to camp • Relax in your hammock, catch up on some rest or simply adore the wild • A variety of light sandwiches with fresh fruits will be enjoyed for lunch • Afternoon hike

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Secluded Luxury

Beautifully appointed tents exude an atmosphere of pioneering adventure in a vast and hidden landscape. Dwyka Tented Lodge is surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations which was once the home of ancient San hunters. Situated on a horseshoe bend of a dry Karoo ravine.

Lodge Facilities

• Open-air dining boma • Lounge with fire place and TV with satellite channels • Wine cellar • Gift boutique • Relaxation Retreat with 2 therapy rooms • Wi-Fi

Tent Configuration

All luxury tents can sleep a maximum of 2 adults per tent

2 Twin bedded Luxury Tents 7 King bedded Luxury Tents

Tent Features

• Comfort cooling/heating • En-suite bathroom, shower, twin basins and free-standing bath • Outdoor shower • Private deck with Spa bath • Private minibar • Tea and coffee making facilities • International dial telephone • Electronic safe

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The Western Cape’s Premier Wildlife Destination

Seated at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountain Range in Guest Activities the heart of South Africa’s Little Karoo, Sanbona pays tribute to the San people who made this arid environment their home Game Drives for centuries. Sanbona has an alluring atmosphere of stillness, Interactive game drives, lasting up to 3 hours, take place in the an air of isolation amid the raw beauty and boundless plains. tranquil moods of sunrise and sunset. You are guided by your Sanbona and the spirit of the San people welcomes you. game ranger in an open game viewing vehicle and you are asked to share any particular interests with your ranger who will Explore the haunting beauty of a harsh, try to incorporate these into your game drive. On game drives unforgiving landscape guests will enjoy a sundowner drink at sunset and coffee/tea at sunrise. No persons under the age of 4 years are permitted • UK Harpers & Queen, one of the 100 best places in the to join game drives. world 2005 • One of South Africa’s largest privately owned wildlife reserves Guided Nature Walks • The first authentic free roaming “Big 5” wildlife reserve in Qualified walking guides provide the opportunity for guests to the Western Cape experience the excitement of tracking, bird, insect, plant and • Free roaming self-sustaining White Lions animal dropping identification. No persons under the age of • Home to the critically endangered and highly elusive 16 years are permitted to join the nature walks. Kindly ensure Riverine Rabbit to request this activity at the time of booking accommodation • Home to the Dwarf Blue butterfly, the second smallest as nature walks are subject to the availability of qualified guides. butterfly in the world • Over 200 identified bird species Relaxation Retreats • Important raptor nesting sites, including the Verraux’s Various treatments can be enjoyed at our Relaxation Retreats (Black) Eagle which are situated at Tilney Manor, Dwyka Tented Lodge and • The Bellair Lake provides a wetland habitat for a myriad of Gondwana Family Lodge. Treatments can be booked prior to water birds. Cruises can be enjoyed with a qualified guide arrival with reservations. Kindly visit our website for the latest and skipper list of treatments available. • Approximately 650 plant species • Conserves vegetation types of the Fynbos and Succulent Stargazing & Story Telling Karoo biomes which are proclaimed Global Biodiversity With the absence of artificial light, the stargazing at Sanbona Hotspots, characterised by exceptionally high species Wildlife Reserve is phenomenal and amongst the best in Southern diversity and endemism Africa. Interpretations about the constellations of the Southern • The Fynbos Biome is a part of the Cape Floristic Kingdom, Hemisphere are given by knowledgeable guides. Romantic stories a World Heritage Site of gods and goddesses banished to the heavens are woven into • Rock art sites dating back to more than 1 500 years astronomical facts and unfolds before your eyes. Discover the ancient • Stargazing is rated amongst the best in Southern Africa myths of the stories told by the San about their visions of the stars.

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Visit Rock Art Sites What To Pack Rock art sites date back to more than 3500 years and depict the spiritual beliefs and lives of the San Bushmen and KhoiKhoi • Sun block people of Southern Africa. The San Bushmen, referred to • Hat/cap themselves as the “first people”, and lived an aboriginal lifestyle • Walking boots as hunter gatherers throughout Southern Africa. The KhoiKhoi • Comfortable and casual clothing or “men of men” were nomadic pastoralists that utilized vast • Warm tops for game drives areas of the present Western Cape to graze their herds of cattle • Camera (300 - 600mm lenses for good photographs) and sheep. The legacy of both people and especially the spiritual • Medication for allergies experiences of the San with their God “Kaggen” are portrayed in the caves and on the rock faces of Sanbona and provide a General Information glimpse into the lives of Africa’s original people. Kindly ensure to request this activity at the time of booking accommodation. Private Airstrip Situated Near Bellair Lake Guests will be transferred to the various lodges by Sanbona Rock Formations and Features rangers in open game vehicles. Ensure to provide reservations The geology of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve consists of sedimentary with the estimated time of arrival at least 48 hours prior sandstones, mudstones and siltstones from the Devonian era. This period was the beginning of life on earth and trace fossils of Runway Details various marine invertebrates have been found. Qualified rangers Elevation 1720ft - 1 200m in length, width 20m, compacted offer fascinating insight into the secrets that the rocks unfold, gravel surface, Runway heading: 35/17;caution: animals and bearing stories of distant past of the land that time has since telephone line; Coordinates S 33˚ 43’ 24” E 20˚ 36’ 55” forgotten. Rocks progressively eroded and weathered to become the life bearing soil of the Klein Karoo. Kindly ensure to request Daily Transfers this activity at the time of booking accommodation. Transfers from the welcoming lounge are available on request, are done at set times and must be booked at least 72 hours in Note: Walks, bird watching and rock art viewing will be combined advance. The main gate closes at 18h00. Arrangements should with game drives. These activities must be mentioned when be made prior to arrival should your arrival time be later reserving accommodation and can be discussed upon arrival. Arriving Guests: Where To Stay Pick-up from welcoming lounge at 12h30 - arrive at Tilney 13h15 Tilney Manor - at Gondwana 13h25 6 Suites - S 33˚ 45’ 10.414” E 20˚ 33’ 15.39” - at Dwyka 13h35 Gondwana Family Lodge Pick-up from welcome lounge at 16h00 12 Suites - S 33˚ 43’ 36.679” E 20˚ 36’ 2.323” - arrive at Tilney 16h45 Dwyka Tented Lodge - arrive at at Gondwana 16h55 9 Tents - S 33˚ 41’ 48.95” E 20˚ 36’ 15.64” - arrive at Dwyka 17h05 (these guests will not be able to join Explorer Camp the afternoon game drive) 3 Tents - Guests arrive at and depart from Welcome Lounge. Departing Guests: Pick-up from Dwyka Tented Lodge at 11h00 Pick-up from Gondwana Lodge at 11h20 Pick up from Tilney Manor at 11h35 - arrive at the welcome lounge at 12h15

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From Cape Town 18h00, should your arrival time be later, please advice prior to arrival in order to make arrangements. A daily transfer from the An easy 3½ hour drive, approximately 270 km from Cape Town. welcome lounge to your lodge is available on request, and must On commencement of the journey, travel on the N1 from be booked at least 72 hours in advance. Cape Town in the direction of Paarl; continuing on the N1 travel through the Huguenot Tunnel. A tollgate controls this tunnel. PLEASE NOTE: All times are estimated and subject to road A tollgate fee is payable at the tunnel. The first town is conditions and vehicle types. Worcester set in the Breede River Valley. Taking the second turnoff to the right into Worcester, you leave the N1 and Arriving Guests: Pick-up from welcome lounge at 12h30 the Route 60 (R60) is taken. Follow the signs to the town of - arrive at Tilney 13h15, at Gondwana 13h25 Robertson. Once through Robertson, the next town is Ashton. - arrive at Dwyka 13h35. Pick-up from welcome lounge at16h00 The R60 becomes the R62 in Ashton. Travel on through - arrive at Tilney 16h45 Krogmanskloof and Montagu. Continue for approximately - arrive at Gondwana 16h55 43 km and turn left at “Die Vlakte” and Sanbona Wildlife - arrive at Dwyka 17h05 (these guests will not be able to join Reserve sign. Please be advised that the road changes from tar the afternoon game drive) to gravel and the recommended speed limit from there on is 60 km per hour. The main entrance to Sanbona Wildlife Departing Guests: Pick-up from Dwyka Tented Lodge at 11h00 Reserve is 7 km. Pick-up from Gondwana Lodge at 11h20 Pick-up from Tilney Manor at 11h35 From Oudtshoorn - arrive at the welcome lounge at 12h15 Follow the Route 62 for 175 km via the picturesque Little Karoo villages of Calitzdorp and Ladismith to Barrydale. From Barrydale Coordinates: follow the Route 62 towards Montagu for about 22km and turn right at “Die Vlakte” and Sanbona Wildlife Reserve signs. Tilney Manor Continue 7km to the main entrance. 6 Suites S 33˚ 45’ 10.414” E 20˚ 33’ 15.39” From the main gate, it is a further 15 km to the welcome Gondwana Family Lodge lounge where guests will be welcomed. From the welcome 12 Suites lounge, it is 45 minutes to Tilney Manor, 65 minutes to Dwyka S 33˚ 43’ 36.679” E 20˚ 36’ 2.323” Tented Lodge and 55 minutes to Gondwana Lodge. Dwyka Tented Lodge Please follow the relevant signs in the reserve. 9 Tents The recommended speed limit is 40 km per hour. Do not exit S 33˚ 41’ 48.95” E 20˚ 36’ 15.64” your vehicle. Predators roam free. The main gate closes at Explorer Camp 3 Tents - Guests arrive at and depart from Welcome Lounge.

Touwsrivier Cango 1 Caves

R318 R62 9 R62 OUDTSHOORN12

WELLINGTON WORCESTER Ostrich Farms R62 R62 R62 R318 12 1 PAARL Montagu 9 R62 R62 ROBERTSON R62 Robben Island Ashton To Port Elizabeth R62 12 GEORGE Franschhoek Barrydale CAPE TOWN 1 Sedge eldKNYSNA STELLENBOSCH R60 2 Cape Town Winelands Wilderness 2 Constantia International Swellendam Plettenberg 2 SOMERSET 2 The Bay WEST 2 Heads 2 MOSSEL BAY Caledon 2 2 2 National Route

R62 Major Provincial Route Cape Point R60 Minor Provincial Route Hermanus City / Town

Place of interest Gansbaai Airport

Tollgate

Cape Agulhas Southern most Tip of Africa

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