Gondwana Family Lodge

• Property TypeGame Lodge
• Guests24
• Rooms/Units12
• Minimum Stay1-2 Nights
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• • FEATUREPool

About Gondwana Family Lodge

With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Lodge offers accommodation in Sanbona, the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and groups. This spacious thatched Lodge offers guests a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity.

Gondwana Family Lodge is a family-friendly haven located on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a premier wildlife destination within the Little Karoo of the Western Cape.

Accommodation

Gondwana Family Lodge offers interconnecting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas and a child-friendly pool, catering for guests of all ages.

Each room can accommodate a maximum of two adults sharing with one child, subject to availability of rooms with sleeper couches. Four pairs of rooms at Gondwana Family Lodge are inter-leading.

Each room is furnished with a King-size bed or twin beds if preferred and a sleeper couch. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, bath, toilet and basin. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, tea / coffee making facilities, a bar fridge.

Six suites are located on the ground floor with private deck and six suites are located on the second level with private balcony/ viewing platform.

On Site Facilities

• Open-air dining boma
• Outdoor pool with shallow area
• Children's playroom with television
• Lounge with fireplace and television with satellite channels
• Gift boutique
• Relaxation Retreat with steam room
• Outdoor play area for children
• Wi-Fi

On Site Activities

Nature Drives: Traverse the landscape of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve with a qualified ranger in comfortable open Landcruisers. During the drive, be it in the early morning or for sundowners, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen. Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo. Discover the spirit of the Little Karoo on foot and see the many treasures on the Reserve. Be it a gentle walk, or challenging trail to a secluded rock pool which invites one to submerge into its invigorating bliss and then returning to your lodge for a scrumptious meal, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has all of this and much more to offer.

Guided Nature Walks: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on guided nature walks, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with the landscape on foot. Accompanied by a knowledgeable and qualified guide, these walks immerse you in the reserve’s diverse flora and fauna, offering insights into the delicate ecosystems, fascinating botanical life, and ancient rock art that define this extraordinary sanctuary. Nature walks provide an intimate way to discover the Little Karoo’s hidden wonders, fostering a deeper appreciation for the wilderness.

Rest Retreats: Step into the privacy, luxury, and comfort of our tranquil Rest Retreat and let the gentle atmosphere envelope and embrace you. While the rejuvenating forces of nature cradle you, we deliver a range of world-class treatments and holistic modalities to balance and energise your being.

Stargazing: One of the great wonders to experience at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the night sky. Free from light and city pollution, the Klein Karoo offers some of the finest stargazing in Southern Africa and is an ideal activity for all guests to enjoy. Each lodge has a high-powered telescope and dedicated ranger who utilising a laser pointer guides you through the awe-inspiring constellations and planets.

Rock Art: There are seven recorded sites throughout Sanbona. These rock art sites date back more than 3,500 years and depict the spiritual beliefs and lives of the San and the Khoi-Khoi people that lived in this area until 100 years ago.

Flora and Fauna: There are over 600 types of flora within Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The number of plant species, mostly succulents, is unparalleled in the world for an arid area of this size, It’s also one of only two arid zones to have been declared a biodiversity hotspot. Sanbona works tirelessly to restore biodiversity and educate visitors about the importance of sustainable practices. As part of the conservation efforts, the reserve has reintroduced animals that once roamed the area freely, but were eradicated due to farming. The Big 5 and various other species such as gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest, eland, kudu and zebra can now all be seen on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

Kids On Safari

Upon arrival at Sanbona, kids can expect to have the time of their life through our Kids on Safari packages. With exciting activities planned, interactive welcome packs and even child minding services on request, mom and dad won't have to worry about a thing.

Eco-Explorers: At Gondwana Family Lodge, we promote nature conservation across everything we do, from our environmentally friendly Lodges, to the activities we offer you as a guest. Which is why we take great pride in offering children fun experiences at Sanbona that will create future conservationists for the good of our planet.