Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve is a 6000 hectare reserve situated on the Cape West Coast approximately one hour's drive on the R27 from Cape Town, adjacent to the West Coast National Park.

Elandsfontein is home to the largest inward relocation of game in the history of the Western Cape, South Africa. Today more than 600 animals, including Cape Buffalo, Eland, Gemsbok (Oryx), Hartebeest, Vaal Ribbok, Bontebok, Kudu, Springbok, Cape Grey Buck, Black Wildebeest and Zebra freely roam the reserve. World renowned fossil deposits located on the reserve make Elandsfontein a truly unique safari destination.

In 2008 Elandsfontein officially opened its first safari villa, Sonqua Manor. Sonqua Manor received a 5-star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa which makes it the only 5-star safari lodge on the West Coast as well as the only 5-star lodge within one hour's drive from Cape Town.

Sonqua Manor is ideal for family celebrations, teambuilding and special occasion safaris, accommodating up to 8 guests.

Elandsfontein exhilarating safaris: With its own dedicated ranger and private 4x4 safari vehicle, Sonqua Manor offers a range of exceptional safari activities at no extra cost as well as an exciting range of optional extras.

The luxury Sonqua Manor offers guests four spacious ensuite bedrooms (accommodating up to 8 guests), an interactive kitchen as well as a butler, ranger and chef.

Set in a beautiful location with sweeping views of fynbos ringed by gently rolling hills, Sonqua Manor's four spacious and luxurious suites feature unique sliding panel windows with sweeping views of the surrounding fynbos. A beautiful combination of timber, thatch and screeded cement, airy free flowing spaces, breathtakingly stylish and sophisticated, yet refreshingly simple. Natural fibers and textures characterize the elegant interiors.

An interactive kitchen allows for intimate, informal dining and a beautiful pool provides respite from the heat of the day.

Sonqua Manor offers full board accommodation that includes hearty breakfasts, lunches and candle lit dinners. Soft drinks, house wines, beers, teas and coffees are also included in accommodation rates and freely available to guests.

Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve, where Sonqua Manor is located, lies within a globally unique bio-region, known as the Cape Floristic Region (CFR). It is an area of frontal winter rainfall and summer droughts. The CFR, one of six global Floral Kingdoms, is by far the smallest representing 0.01% only of the world's land surface.

The CFR is the only Floral Kingdom restricted to a single country. The entire CFR is a declared a World Heritage Site due to its importance to global biodiversity. The outstanding feature of the CFR is its very high degree of plant and invertebrate endemism. This restricted range of plants and animals is very vulnerable to extinction, particularly in the face of extensive habitat destruction, be it driven by agriculture, urbanization, or mining.

Over 70% of the 9500 plant species found in the CFR occur nowhere else on earth. The Fynbos biome is universally recognized as a critical global biodiversity hotspot with extremely high levels of threatened species.

Elandsfontein's 6000 hectares of rich and diverse habitats support a large number of game species. Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve has reintroduced some 300 animals into the reserve. This represents the biggest single inward translocation of wildlife in Western Cape history.

Species introduced, include Eland together with Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Vaal Ribbok, Bontebok, Kudu, Springbok, Cape Grey Buck, Black Wildebeest and Zebra. A herd of Cape Buffalo has also been introduced as part of a ongoing program to reintroduce the big 5 into the reserve. As a direct result of the sound game management programs of the reserve the population of species like Duiker and Steenbuck have also made a remarkable recovery. Today nearly 600 animals freely roam the reserve.

Quad Bike Fossil Safari: Discover Elandsfontein's fossil heritage on a guided quad bike safari. The dunes on Elandsfontein are the final resting place of early humans and animals that date back to the early Stone Age. The safari includes a rest stop where light refreshments are served. All quad bikes have fully automatic gearboxes to ensure that even novice riders can enjoy this unique experience. To manage the impact on the dunes the number of quad bikes is limited to eight, but each quad bike is big enough for two passengers.

4x4 Nature Drive: As the home to the largest inward migration of game in the history of the Western Cape, Elandsfontein is waiting to be discovered by nature lovers. Some of the species that guest may expect to see on the 3 hour nature drive include Eland, Hartebeest, Zebra, Wildebeest, Oryx, Kudu, Bontebuck, Springbuck and Cape Buffalo, the first of the big five to be reintroduced into the reserve. Unspoilt nature and rich and diverse birdlife complete the experience. The safari includes a rest stop where light refreshments are served.

4x4 Nature Drive and Candlelight Dinner: Enjoy the same unforgettable Nature Drive as above, but stay a little longer and enjoy an exquisite 3 course candlelight dinner while the sun disappears over the horizon only the be replaced by thousands of stars in the african sky. Depending on weather conditions the dinner will be hosted either in Sonqua Manor, on the wooden deck next to the swimming pool or in the boma.

Scenic Air Charters: Must be combined with one of the previous activities - not available separately. Enjoy a scenic flight of between 30 mins and 2 hours over the West Coast. Different route options are available. As this service is rendered by a third party all prices are subject to change. Bookings minimum 2 passengers, maximum 9. All flights subject to aircraft availability and weather conditions.

Sonqua Manor at Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve is ideal for intimate business gatherings and other special occasions, accommodating up to 8 guests.

Beach and Bush Adventures, one of South Africa's top corporate teambuilding and event organising operators, offers a variety of teambuilding and activity options which can take place onsite at the Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve.

To learn more about what we can do for you and your organisation, please contact us at: bookings@beachandbush.co.za or phone Sean on +27 82 902 5672.

• Rates are quoted per person sharing per night.
• 50% Single supplement charge.
• 10% long stay discount applies on standard rates for 4 or more nights.
• Rates are subject to change without notice

Included in rates:

• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, and beers
• Teas and coffees
• Refreshments on game drives
• Scheduled safari activities
• Nature walks (1 hour) accompanied by experienced ranger, subject to availability
• Laundry

Excluded from rates:

• Curio / Clothing Shop purchases
• Champagne, cognacs, fine wines and spirits
• Transfers to and from the lodge
• Gratuities
• Adventures
• Government levy / bed levy.