The privately owned White Lion Lodge situated on the Sanbona Wild Life Reserve offers luxury accommodation, exceptional personal service and delicious cuisine combined with game and nature drives. The Lodge lies in the southern part of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and is set along the tranquil Klein Kalkoenshoek River, offering an ultimate Karoo experience.
The privately owned Game Reserve is situated along the Warmwaterberg Mountains, in the heart of the little Karoo along the Route 62, the longest Wine Route – The Little Karoo Wine Route – in the World.
Sanbona Game Reserve
The Reserve lies in South Africa’s “Hinterland” only 3 hours drive from Cape Town, which makes it the closest free roaming Big Five Game Reserve to Cape.
54000 ha of farmland was 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 free self-sustaining White Lions, the Big Five and the endangered riverine rabbit.
The White Lion Lodge is a combination of contemporary decor 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.
"Right from the start the magic surrounds you."
Soft candlelight and lanterns put a soft layer of romance on the whole house.
Be welcomed back to warm up at the fireplace in winter, enjoy open veranda doors in summer or let us pamper you with South African cuisine in the bush.
You are invited to cosy around the fireplace with a drink until the flames dazzle you to sleep.
Soft candlelight and lanterns put a soft layer of romance on the whole house.
The unique luxury rooms atWhite Lion 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.
