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The Dwyka Tented Lodge

The Dwyka Tented Lodge is hidden by attractive rock formations on South Africa’s western Cape in the species-rich Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The Dwyka Tented Lodge is made of nine luxury tents. Each of these have private decks with spa baths, luxurious king beds and en-suite bathrooms.

The luxury tents of Dwyka Tented Lodge are positioned as a horseshoe in a bend of the dry Karoo ravine. The inspiration for the design is from the Khoisan hunter-gatherers who live a nomadic lifestyle in the region.

In addition to luxury tented accommodation, enjoy delicious cuisine, a relaxation retreat, and excellent game drives and wildlife tours in the Sanbona Reserve.

Accommodation

The accommodation finds the perfect balance between the connection to the environment of a camping experience, while maintaining the luxury of a high-class safari lodge. The tents still maintain the adventure feeling of the first African explorers.

Each of the tents can sleep a maximum of two adults. In total, there are two tents with twin beds and seven with king beds. These then include:

Comfort cooling/heating air-conditioners
En-suite bathroom, shower, twin basins and free-standing bath
Outdoor shower
Private deck with spa bath
Private mini bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
International dial telephone
Electronic safe

At the Dwyka Tented Lodge, you can also enjoy the other facilities of Sanbona Reserve, which include:

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

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There are some fantastic activities to enjoy in the Sanbona Reserve. From your very comfortable reserve accommodation, enjoy game drives scouting for the Big 5, fantastic birding tours, walking trails, a relaxation retreat, see fantastic rock art, and view the Milky Way in stunning detail.

Game Drives

The Sanbona Reserve is an excellent area to spot African iconic wildlife. Home to the Big 5 and other iconic animals, enjoy 3-hour game drives around the reserve to find the lions, giraffes, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, and more.

The Sanbona project is to restore the balance of nature that existed here long ago. The comfortable land cruisers for game viewing traverse three different biomes of the Sanbona Reserve to find the different wildlife. With knowledgeable and experienced Sanbona rangers, spot the various animals on early morning or sunset drives.

Please note – no persons under 4 years of age are permitted to join game drives.

Birding

There are over 200 different birds in the Sanbona Reserve. A great area for bird lovers is the bank of the Bellair Dam where over 40 species can be seen in this one spot. Some favorite species to spot include the booted eagles, cinnamon-breasted warblers, black-winged stilts, namaqua sandgrouse, jackal buzzards, and Ludwigs bustards.

Walking Trails

A favorite activity in the Sanbona Reserve, on walking safaris experience Africa as an early explorer. Walk the Little Karoo to find a diversity of animals and plants on foot. There are many nature walks through the reserve where the Sanbona rangers will guide you while telling interesting information about the reserve, its wildlife, and the region’s history.

Relaxation

Enjoy your relaxation retreat at your Sanbona Reserve accommodation to enjoy a range of massages and other treatments. Enjoy treatments suited for stress release, cleansing, relaxation, as well as rejuvenating facial treatments.

See Ancient Rock Art

The Sanbona Reserve has seven known sites for rock art dating to around 3,500 years ago. The rock art depicts the lives of the San and the Khoi-Khoi people who lived in the region until around 100 years ago. The different groups have their own style and focus the paintings on different parts of their lives.

Tour the Waterways

Enjoy water safaris in the Sanbona Reserve on either sunrise or sunset cruises to spot the Big 5, hippos, and many different birds. Hear fascinating commentary on the wildlife and region from your ranger guide as you navigate the waterways.

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The Dwyka Tented Lodge

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The Dwyka Tented Lodge is hidden by attractive rock formations on South Africa’s western Cape in the species-rich Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The Dwyka Tented Lodge is made of nine luxury tents. Each of these have

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