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Inyati Game Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star all-inclusive lodge with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Game viewing
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Sand River, Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Londolozi Game Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪86 min drive‬
  • Kruger National Park
    ‪86 min drive‬
  • Skukuza (SZK)
    ‪124 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

What's nearby

  • Londolozi Game Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 86 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Kruger National Park - 86 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 105 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Orpen Gate - 118 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 176 min drive

About this property

Inyati Game Lodge

4-star all-inclusive lodge with 2 restaurants
Inyati Game Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Inyati Game Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Inyati Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star lodge.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1986
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Inyati Game Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and December 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1020 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inyati Game Lodge Kruger National Park
Inyati Game Lodge
Inyati Game Kruger National Park
Inyati Game Lodge Lodge
SABI SAND NATURE RESERVE.
Inyati Game Lodge Sabi Sand Reserve
Inyati Game Lodge Lodge Sabi Sand Reserve

Inyati Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Book It
Such a wonderful stay. The lodge, staff and rangers were fabulous…just fabulous. Don’t even think about it…just book !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

margarita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Staff was helpfull and attentive. The driver Gabriel and tracker where very good. We had a very good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious Lodge delivers comfort and gourmet food
This is a beautiful lodge in a great location. We loved our room. It was spacious, comfortable, and luxurious. I enjoyed the outdoor shower! The turn-down service was special, and all the housekeeping staff, including escorts and bellhops, were top-notch. We loved our meals, too. The staff at reception (Dominique) and the dining room were all kind, capable, and attentive. We even bought clothing at the Curio shop, so we could "wear" fond memories back home. The only negative was our ranger, George. He was not our cup of tea. He detracted from the game drives with his insulting manner. We learned a lot more from our ranger at our other lodge. While we did see lions, they were always sleeping. Made me wonder if Sabi Sabi is drugging the lions? We had no luck seeing lions or leopards doing anything other than sleeping. The lion cubs didn't play, and the pride didn't even walk! The vehicles were fine, and the terrain is amazing. We did enjoy seeing elephants eating and interacting. They were the highlight, and we saw one leopard cub eating an impala. How often do you see that? Not often in my experience. Amazing! Rhinos and hippos were spotted also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Experience
Lodge was just renovated and everything is stylish and new! Staff are super friendly and helpful and food and drinks were great. Rangers and trackers are top notch and vehicles are comfortable and in great condition. Animals were abundant, we saw the big 5 within 24 hours of being there - 2 being on the lawn of the lodge at checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2.5 day stay at Inyati. Our guides, Darren and Nelson were the best! Each game drive was insightful and fun. We saw the big 5 and learned so much more about the animals, their patterns, behavior etc. Each day was different and exhilarating. The staff could not be nicer. The facilities are all clean and kept nicely. The rooms are very spacious although maybe a little bit outdated. Food was excellent. I would highly, highly recommend. We have zero regrets in staying here and would do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inyati was a wonderful experience. Guides for game runs were great. We had 3 hour game runs each day at 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 pm and saw all the animals close up. Good food and wonderful staff. Our guide, Matt and receptionist, Maralise were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time at Inyati
Very nice stay, incredible game viewing, luxurious rooms, delicious food, high level of service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb service and big 5
The service, guide and tracker were superb! It was our first safari experience and it did not disappoint. We were able to see all big 5 within the first game drive and the rare wild dogs on the second. Special thanks to our guide and tracker, Omega and Rodgar. They were awesome! We went to another safari in Chobe but were so disappointed. Everyone in Inyati has set the bar really high! The only set back was that there is no wifi and tv in the rooms, only in the common area. Back to basics which works well. Finally get to cut off from electronics and to enjoy what nature has to offer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing- go go go
You will not be disappointed. When we arrived the first night, there was a hippo grazing on the lawn and two hyenas walked past whilst we were having dinner. We were told that Inyati was the only lodge in the area which doesn’t have fencing around to stop the animals wondering in- something we loved. Our room was HUGE, food plentiful and the staff/guides were amazing. Game drives were out of this world and groups were kept small to ensure the best viewing! We saw the top 5 and plenty more. We are so pleased we picked inyati and Sabi Sands. The other reserves supposedly don’t let game drivers go off road for the big 5. Don’t hesitate, just go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent lodge in a great location
This lodge surpassed expectations. The accommodation is good and the food very good without being over the top. Swimming pool is also nice. The best part is the morning and evening game drives which allowed us to see all we hoped for and more. The rangers got us very close to the animals and were very knowledgeable and patient with our constant questions!

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Sian, Harrogate, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It Does Not Get Better
Luxury lodge in a beautiful, well stocked private part of the Kruger. The ranger and tracker staff were outstanding and so every safari (3 mornings, 3 evenings and a walking safari) were each wonderful and all different. Having safaried before in Kenya and Zimbabwe, this was by far the best experience. Great food and other interesting guests just added to the overall experience.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moacir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inyati: just unforgettable
The stay at the Inyati lodge was just incredible: personalized welcome by Dominique, the restaurant with refined dishes, the superbly decorated room, large and comfortable. The terrace overlooking the river... We saw the ''Big 5'' with the two game drives (one in the afternoon and another in the morning). Diff, our guide and driver, brought us into contact with two lions and four (!) leopards. Without forgetting the rhino (without horn, unfortunately...). Thank you Diff, you're the best! Inyati is unbeatable value for money. A wonderful stay in our memories. Thank you all. Jacques and Veronique (France)
Afternoon game drive: let's go !
View on the river from the restaurant...
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Moyen
Hôtel bien mais manque un peu de chaleur et de service pour un 4 étoiles. Pour avoir reside dans un autre hôtel du parc 4 étoiles il était en dessous nettement. Cuisine moyen. Relation globale moyenne Chambre grande, confortable et propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Tierpardies mit Einschränkungen
Sabi Sands, das Gebiet in dem die Lodge liegt, ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für interessante und abwechslungsreiche Safaris. Innerhalb von einem Tag sind die BIG 5's mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit anzutreffen, zudem viele andere, auch eher seltenere Tiere. Die von der Lodge angebotenen Safaris erfüllen hohe Ansprüche und werden von erfahrenen Guides durchgeführt. Leider entspricht die Lodge selber nicht diesen hohen Qualitätsansprüchen. Die Lodge bietet zwar mit dem vorbeiziehenden Fluss einen schönen Ausblick. Die Zimmer, obwohl grosszügig und sauber, sind eher spärlich dekoriert und lassen kein eigentliches Afrika-Feeling aufkommen. Unser Zimmer bot einen sehr beschränkten Ausblick auf einen Sprinkler mit dahinterliegendem Buschwerk. Der Empfang war eher lauwarm. Die Informationen waren zwar vollständig, aber wurden sehr automatisch und lieblos vorgetragen. Das Essen war gut, aber nicht hervorragend. Was uns am meisten gestörrt hat, war der hinter unserem Bungalow vernehmbare Baulärm. Zwar ist verständlich, dass Erweiterungen und Renovationen durchgeführt werden müssen, diese könnten sich aber problemlos auf die 8 Stunden beschränken, während deren die Gäste sowieso auf Safari sind. Nach einem entsprechenden Hinweis wurde der Baulärm zwar für eine Stunde eingestellt, ging dann aber wieder von neuem los. Wir hätten für den Preis mehr erwartet. Andere Lodges in Namibia und Botswana hatten hier einiges mehr an Komfort und Gastfreundschaft zu bieten..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilha!
Safáris maravilhosos, de altíssimo nível, com ranger e tracker muito experientes e dedicados! Valeu a pena ter gastado nosso dinheiro com essa escolha. Vimos os 5 grandes várias vezes e muitos outros também. Vimos filhotes, saímos varias vezes da estrada e seguimos os animais bem de perto no começo da noite. Os safáris foram emocionantes. Digo isso porque depois de Inyati fomos para outro lodge que custava a metade do preço e foi decepcionante. A guia era inexperiente e apática e o tracker nada fazia além de indicar o caminho. Inyati foi uma das melhores experiências que tivemos na vida! Ah, o lodge é maravilhoso e confortável.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

pascal, valmont france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
superbe hotel dans un endroit paradisiaque
superbe lodge au milieu des animaux l'accueil est parfait les chambres superbes et tranquilles la restauration est de tres bonne qualité les safaris compris offrent une approche totale des animaux une expérience fantastique
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017