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At the foot of the Warmwaterberg, in the heart of the
Little Karoo, between Montagu and Barrydale on the famous Route 62, the vision
of the San is becoming a reality. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, 54 000 hectares of
undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations
and rock art make this a destination not to be missed. A specialist guide is
a key element in providing a memorable and varied experience. The name Sanbona
is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which
represents their vision in order to position this portion of the Little Karoo.
The vastness of the open valleys, 650 plant species, 160 bird species, rock faces, rock art and variety of wildlife make this a destination not to be missed.
The sheer expanse and stark beauty of the Reserve gives one a sense of humbleness, the realization of the inconsequentialities of life, a temporary release of the daily stresses of everyday living and could be a deemed a profound spiritual experience.
With the exciting arrival of elephant, buffalo, black rhino during September, Sanbona is now home to the Big 5. The historic predator release means that for the first time in over 200 years, lion and cheetah can once again be seen in the Klein Karoo, making Sanbona the first private game reserve in the Western Cape to play host to free-roaming big cats.
Be it a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or absorbing the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve represents in true form the philosophy of the Mantis Collection - taking care of the small things in life.
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