Located in the Western Cape, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the most accessible safari destination for those whose time in South Africa is limited to the area around the Mother City –and those who don’t want to pay big bucks for a charter flight. This private reserve delivers more than convenient travel time: not only is it home to all of the Big Five, it is also hosts the world’s only free-roaming white lions. And with just three luxury lodges – a fourth, Dwyka Tented Lodge, is set to open in September — on its sprawling 54,000-hectares, it also provides a very exclusive experience.

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