Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Magnifique. Très bel endroit. Le manoir est exceptionnel et le service impeccable.

This is our honest and genuine impression from a two nights stay at Dwyka tented camp: Outstanding and beyond compare! Even weeks after our departure we are still overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of this place and the incredible experience we had at Sanbona. This place is truly magical. Every staff member was working very hard to provide outstanding and impeccable service. Our games drives with Marco provided memories of a lifetime. Food was delectable and the „tent“ was outmost luxurious. We can’t wait to return and therefore we already booked our second trip to Dwyka and Sanbona next year. Only one small word of advice, that I already discussed in person. Please carry rollaway-suitcase and do not track them to the gravel, since the wheels will block.

We really enjoyed Sanbona! We saw so many animals, got lots of information about the animals and plants, we had a wonderfull room, Pool; the food was delicious. We can really recommend this trip.

What an incredible experience overall! From the food to the staff—and even the wildlife—just wow. I had the pleasure of staying at Gondwana Family Lodge, and I would absolutely recommend a three-night stay (or more!) to really soak it all in. My guide, Christopher, was outstanding—so knowledgeable and patient in explaining everything to us.

We went to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve after a long deliberation period. It was our honeymoon and we wanted the perfect safari stay, without adding two more flights to Kruger. Believing we’d settled for less than ‘the best’ before we left, we were astounded as Sanbona rapidly became the best experience we’ve had. While Kruger had enormous animal population, Sanbona has a carefully curated ecosystem, with a focus on conservation. This is particularly beneficial because animals aren’t overloaded with tourists. Sanbona limit how many guests they take and watch the animals for signs of stress, moving away quickly. Because of this style, we were able to walk up to a cheetah and her cubs. It was an unbelievable experience that fundamentally changed us as people. Our expert guide, Ethan, was exceptional. I’ve never met someone more passionate. Bear in mind, Ethan does this 8 hours a day, 21 days straight, yet he drives the game tour with the curiosity of a baby seeing the sky for the first time. He wanted to see the animals more than us - first time safari go-ers. On that note, he also made us feel welcome and comfortable, answering what must have been repetitive question after question with enthusiasm. The trip would have been a 10/10 either way, but Ethan made it an 11. The tents, staff and food were far above our expectations. Visit this safari. Make Kruger envious. Mat & Becca

Everything was immaculate, the only fault we had was they were fully booked so couldn't extend our stay. Tented lodge was stunning, the service received from every member of staff amazing. They sweat the small stuff, plenty of little things they do which sets them apart. We'll be back & stay longer than 1-night.