The Western Cape's Premier Wildlife Destination. The best safari experience close to Cape Town! Seated at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountain Range in the heart of South Africa's Little Karoo, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve pays tribute to the San people who made this arid environment their home for centuries. Sanbona has an alluring atmosphere of stillness, an air of isolation amid the raw beauty and boundless plains. The sheer expanse and stark beauty of Sanbona gives one a sense of humbleness, the realization of the inconsequentialities of life, a temporary release of the daily stresses of everyday living. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve allows one to be at peace, allowing one to curl up with a book, seeking solitude and introspection and what's more... At 54,000 hectares, Sanbona is one of the largest privately owned game reserves in South Africa. Only 3 hours drive from Cape Town which makes Sanbona the closest free-roaming Big 5 reserve to Cape Town of this size. The ONLY FREE self sustaining White Lions in the World. Vast open plains and rugged mountains. Situated on the famous Route 62. Variety of endemic bird and animal life. Highly Competent Field Guides. Previously home to the SAN people where one can experience the legacy of the Bushman in the Beauty of their Rock Art. The only conserved habitat for the highly endangered Riverine Rabbit (13th most endangered mammal in the world). Situated in the heart of the Little Karoo Wine Route, the longest wine route in the world. Malaria Free Sanbona, invites you to explore a special wilderness sanctuary, offering five star accommodation at three luxurious lodges and a back to nature Explorer Camp adventure, surrounded by ancient volcanic mountains and endless vistas.
The indigenous fynbos of the Cape meets the cold seas at the southernmost tip of Africa along the incredibly scenic Cape South Coast. This region produces top-notch wine encompassing the wild Elgin Valley, beautiful Bot River, Elim, Hermanus and Napier wine regions. The coast is also a world-renowned whale watching mecca offering visitors excellent whale watching opportunities. Running from the quaint coastal hamlet of Rooi Els in the west to Quoin Point in the East, this spectacularly scenic stretch of South African coastline is flanked by majestic mountains and the crashing Atlantic Ocean. Be sure to visit the quaint fishing village of Arniston, the Victorian village of Stanford and Gansbaai has a little something for those looking for a thrilling adventure.
