Four nights of tented comfort and wilderness discovery

Dwyka Tented Lodge offers a sheltered wilderness base within Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Luxury tents sit against the rocky contours of a secluded horseshoe-shaped ravine, with time to enjoy the setting between eight guided safaris. This five-day journey from Cape Town leaves three full days free of transfers, making room for unhurried meals and the changing light over the Little Karoo.

Explore a malaria-free conservation landscape

Your programme includes 4 morning and 4 afternoon open-vehicle game drives with qualified guides. Discover contrasting habitats, birdlife and big game, along with the delicate succulent plants found among the quartz fields. Wildlife sightings follow natural movements and cannot be guaranteed.

Guided wilderness walks are optional and depend on suitable conditions and guide availability. Sanbona also preserves ancient San rock art; a dedicated rock-art excursion is not a scheduled inclusion. Lodge relaxation facilities offer downtime between outings; additional treatments are not included.

Cape Town transfers and lodge arrangements

Return air-conditioned transfers collect you from your chosen location within 50 km of Cape Town between 08:30 and 09:00. Aim to reach the reserve welcome lounge by 12:30 for the included internal lodge transfer. On day 5, return to the welcome lounge before 12:30 for the journey back to your original pickup point. Exact arrangements and lodge availability are confirmed before travel.

Sharing price and meals

US$2,700 per person sharing. Two adults sharing pay US$5,400; the standard solo rate is US$3,780. Enjoy all meals during your lodge stay, a limited selection of house beers, wines and soft drinks, plus on-drive snacks and drinks.

Children under four cannot join game drives. Please contact us for any child booking so we can confirm suitable accommodation and safari arrangements before payment.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Cape Town departure and first ravine safari

Be ready for collection between 08:30 and 09:00 at your preferred pickup location within 50 km of Cape Town. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Sanbona’s welcome lounge, with arrival planned by 12:30, then take the included internal transfer to Dwyka Tented Lodge.

Enjoy lunch, settle into your accommodation and unwind before the afternoon open-vehicle safari. Your guide introduces the reserve’s wildlife, plants and birds as the Karoo light softens. Return to the lodge for dinner. Children under four are not permitted on game drives.

Day 2 – Morning wildlife and a relaxed tented retreat

Leave early for a sunrise nature drive through Sanbona’s varied habitats, including the Succulent Karoo’s quartz fields. Pause for a hot drink and return to Dwyka Tented Lodge for a late breakfast.

Spend the middle of the day at leisure around lunch. Relax at your tent or enquire about an optional guided wilderness walk for a closer look at the landscape. Walks depend on conditions and guide availability. Head out again in the late afternoon for an open-vehicle safari, then return for dinner.

Day 3 – Quartz-field landscapes and sunset wildlife

Day 4 – Morning wildlife and a relaxed tented retreat

Day 5 – Last sunrise safari and Cape Town return

Join your final early-morning game drive, then enjoy breakfast at Dwyka Tented Lodge. Pack and check out before the internal transfer to the welcome lounge, reaching it before 12:30. Meet your return vehicle for the journey to your original Cape Town pickup location; arrival in the city depends on road travel time.