The White Lion Lodge is situated along the Klein Kalkoenshoek River on the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The 54000 ha privately owned Reserve is situated along the Warmwaterberg Mountains, in the heart of the little Karoo, along the Route 62.
Farmland in the Klein Karoo were restored and restocked with African Wildlife. Today, thousands of animals including white and tawny lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard and cheetah roam free in this diverse and fascinating Reserve.
Sanbona is home to the only free self-sustaining White Lions in the world, the Big Five and the endangered riverine rabbit.
The privately owned White Lion Lodge on Sanbona offers luxury accommodation, exceptional personal service and delicious cuisine.
The Lodge lies in the southern part of the Reserve and is set along a tranquil, remote river valley offering an ultimate Karoo experience.
The Lodge
The Lodge is a combination of contemporary dcor mixed with Karoo sandstone, timber, thatch, airy free flowing spaces and hues of Karoo slate are breathtaking stylish, sophisticated yet refreshingly simple. Nature fibers and textures characterize the interiors.
The unique Lodge offers four individual stilted glass and thatch Suites. Each has a spacious bedroom, a dressing room, a full bathroom and an own outdoor half moon shower.
Each suite is equipped with a fireplace, satellite television, under floor heating, air-conditioning, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facility.
Panoramic views over the riverbed can be enjoyed form the private wooden veranda. The bathroom offers twin hand basins, a spacious bath, separate rain dance shower, toilet and bidet.
The bedrooms are decorated with hand made bed linen, custom made fabrics and furniture which blend in with the nature and environment.
Facilities:
The Main Lodge is focal meeting point for a pre dinner drink in the lounge next to a crackling fire or relax with a book from the Library on one of the outside sun decks.
To connect to the outside world complementary Wi Fi connection is located around the Lodge.
South African cuisine is served either in the dining room, outdoors on the dining veranda or under a glorious African sky.
A fireplace at the swimming pool invites for a pre dinner drink or enjoy a Karoo night around the fire wile stargazing.
Relax around the 15 metre rim flow swimming pool or laze on your private wooden deck and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Klein Karoo and the Lodge.
There are 260 km of roads for game viewing in a game vehicle with an experience ranger.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is home to the only free-roaming white lions in South Africa, the big 5 (Elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), the rare riverine rabbit and numerous other species.
A private Game vehicle with a qualified ranger is available at all times. Enjoy bush walks through the Karoo Wilderness Area together with a qualified field guide.
The beauty of Sanbona is reflected in the large private dam, Bellair dam. Bird watching is excellent with over 200 species recorded.
The Reserve exists within various flora kingdoms, Acacia Thickets, Nama Karoo, Renosterveld, Succulent Karoo, Central Mountain Fynbos.
The colorful huges varied habitats and panoramas will delight and entertain photographers and visitors.
From Cape Town:
Take the N1 from Cape Town, direction Paarl until you get to Worcester.
Take the second turnoff to your right, follow the signs to Robertson, Ashton, Montagu.
From Montagu continue for approximately 43 km and turn left 300 m after the Akkerboom Trading post, at the Die Vlakte and Sanbona Wildlife Reserve signs.
Stay on the gravel road for further 7 km and arrive at the Main Gate. From the gate it is a further 9 km drive to the Lodge.
Follow the sign Khani Lodge until you get to a sign Private Lodges. At this sign turn left and carry on until you get to Lodge 22, the White Lion Lodge.
Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. A transfer from the Gate on request and free of charge.
Check in time from 14.00; departure time 11.00.
