Magic Hills - Ilanga Manor House

Ilanga Manor House is a classic Cape Dutch farmhouse reminiscent of a bygone era, which has been restored to its former glory, within the Magic Hills Private Collection Game Reserve offering unspoiled wilderness sanctuary tucked away into a secluded corner of the boundlessly beautiful Great Karoo. Enjoying breathtaking views as far as the eye can see, Magic Hills beckons modern-day pioneers to embark on a lavish journey of mental and physical resuscitation, personal indulgence and wild adventures. The lovely suites are spacious, air-conditioned and furnished with king-size beds. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with baths or showers, luxury toiletries and hairdryers. A private bar fridge, and coffee and tea-making facilities are available. Each suite has a TV with DStv and Wi-Fi access, and some of the suites open onto a patio. With a plunging thatched roof typical of a Karoo farmhouse, the lodge is a rambling home to ten spacious suites, each with views onto the lush, manicured gardens and the contrasting wilderness just beyond. Rich tones of timber flooring and thatch ceiling contrast the crisp white linen and bright natural night. Ilanga Manor House accommodates guests in traditional old-world hospitality and charm. A crystalline outdoor swimming pool offers a refreshing respite from the Karoo heat, while a short drive to the Magic Hills spa, at the nearby Sky Lodge, delivers treatments that rejuvenate and ease weary muscles and minds. Boma nights give our guests a true South African braai experience, allowing them to swap stories over open flames and delicious, traditional food. Although renowned for its wildlife and conservation efforts, Magic Hills also offers Ilanga Manor House guests the opportunity to jump-start their adrenaline with rock climbing and abseiling facilities, or the Via Ferrata and zip lining. Journey back in time with an excursion to recently-discovered rock art sites, to step into the lives of the tribes that walked this rugged land many centuries ago. At Magic Hills, and Ilanga Manor House, it is our mission to seamlessly facilitate our guests’ connection with Mother Nature and their own inner adventurer, often suppressed by the stresses of daily, urban life. Under the scattering of stars and galaxies of “Dark Sky Country” and the wide-open, breezy air of “Big Sky Country”, allow us to give you the time and space to breathe and just be.

Area Info

No one day at Magic Hills is the same: from the ever-changing colours of the landscape to the unexpected wildlife encounters and the daily variation in culinary options. Added to this is the variety of activities on offer to fully immerse guests in the Magic Hills experience. While your time at the reserve should be relaxed and unhurried, those who like to explore and discover are catered for too. Magic Hills is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the Big Five, the iconic cheetah, towering giraffes and large herds of wild game. Daily adventures into the reserve take travellers on Big Five game drives or game walks on foot with a skilled guide. Our hikes also include the Cheetah Walk, tracking down the land’s fastest hunter, and the Rhino Walk, a truly magical encounter with these endangered, African beasts.