Inyati Game Lodge
Newington Gate, Off R536
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff overall was super friendly and we’d definitely recommend the lodge and…”
“Our ranger Mike and tracker Solly were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful”
“The rooms are ultimate luxury”
“Staff, food, rooms and safaris were amazing”
“Lovely lodge in great location by the sands river”
“Its location on the river”
“Could watch giraffes, hippos, and elephants whilst having breakfast”
“Throughout the day from pre drive light breakfast, brunch, afternoon snacks and …”
“Immaculately clean and well equipped family room”
“Our room was gorgeous and was kept exceptionally clean and tidy by the housekeep…”
Overview
Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve home of the ‘Big Five’, Inyati Game Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Inyati is situated on the scenic banks of the Sand River. The elegant, African themed units come fitted with air conditioning, a mosquito net draped over the bed, a seating area and feature an en suite bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. At Inyati Game Lodge the restaurant serves a variety of dishes and overlooks the Sand River. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar on the terrace whilst enjoying views of the African bushveld. There is a 24-hour front desk, and activities range from morning and evening game drives, fishing and bird watching. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 104 km away.
Traveller reviews
Karen
couple
October 24, 2025
“Wow what a fantastic place for a Safari. Everyone there could not do enough to make your stay perfect from the guides ,”
Lovely lodge in great location by the sands river
Wasantha
family_with_children
June 28, 2025
“Luxurious and beautiful lodge in great location for excellent wildlife sightings.”
Immaculately clean and well equipped family room.
Robbie
couple
February 27, 2025
“We came to see leopard and we had amazing sightings which was wonderful.”
Its location on the river.
Sylvia
couple
February 15, 2025
Kompetente Ranger
Paula
couple
December 23, 2024
We had the perfect, most amazing stay! We stayed for 3 nights and had 6 game drives and that was perfect for us. We had Solly and Mike as our guides on the game drives and were really lucky with them! The staff overall was super friendly and we’d definitely recommend the lodge and would come back ourselves.
Bartmann
couple
December 15, 2024
“Excellent.”
Everything 100%
Andrea
couple
November 29, 2024
“Exceptional service and comfort in an incredible setting.”
We loved Inyati! An incredible setting with lovely facilities. Our room was gorgeous and was kept exceptionally clean and tidy by the housekeeping team. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and served with a smile. Our ranger Mike and tracker Solly were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful. They made our game drives a wonderful experience. We saw and learnt so much. Thank you to everyone at Inyati for making our stay super special and a particular thank you for the kind gesture of champagne to celebrate the special (60th) birthday I had this year.
Deborah
couple
June 27, 2024
“Exceptional Safari Experience with passionate Guides”
The staff and the service were outstanding especially our guide and tracker Omega and Joel who went above and beyond to make our safari experience exciting and informative. Their passion and love for the bush and animals is something we will never forget.
Jonathan
couple
May 23, 2024
Incredible place. Saw elephants, leopards, and hippos all WITHIN the camp itself! Could watch giraffes, hippos, and elephants whilst having breakfast. Amazing game viewing opportunities - almost guaranteed to see big 5. Best place in the world to see leopards. Food and accommodation were also amazing, and staff were fantastic. Would recommend to anyone!
Craig
couple
July 3, 2023
“I don’t believe a safari lodge could offer anymore than Inyati”
Cannot say enough praises about Inyati game lodge. The rooms are ultimate luxury. Every evening you arrive back from a safari game drive and a hot water bottle is placed under the sheets of the bed to just warm you through enough at night time. The bedding and bed itself are also one of the best I’ve stayed in ever. My wife even mentioned it may be comfier than what we have at home. The rooms are stocked with numerous types of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Snacks of Pringles and chocolate are also given to guest in the room. The food at the lodge is a real treat. Throughout the day from pre drive light breakfast, brunch, afternoon snacks and to main evening meals. The quality of all produce is of extremely high standards. Everything tasted amazing (especially the fillet steaks) and the service is that what you’d find in Michelin star restaurants. Game drives are the main reason we picked Inyati for our safari as it’s mainly about the animals and having the best chance to see them. It did not disappoint at all. Being in Sabi Sands is a perfect location and drives are with a set driver and tracker for your complete stay which allows a real bond to be built (Request Diff & Lucas). The drivers will do their best to get guests in a position to see what they aspire to most. Highlights of our drives were a mother leopard and her two cubs, who we were told all lodges had been looking for since their birth 7 weeks prior. A pack of lions feasting after their hunt of a zebra. Hearts of elephants on numerous occasions and 5 Lionesses with their 9 cubs. Throw in the daily sightings of Giraffes, Hippos, Impala, various birds and the odd rhino I don’t think there is a lot we didn’t see. Another nice feature is that there are only a small amount of rooms (11, I believe) this means that the accommodation would never feel overcrowded.
Nigel
couple
June 17, 2023
“when you have elephants on your lawn you know you're in for an awesome break”
the breakfast was excellent with much to choose from to suit all tastes both hot and cold choices
Arnold
couple
February 20, 2023
“A memorable stay - superb lodge (location, food, game drives).”
Great location elevated above/beside the Sand River, and secluded with no other lodges nearby.
Carlos
couple
December 10, 2022
Best experience in Africa. Staff, food, rooms and safaris were amazing.
Nancy
extended_group
November 26, 2022
“Unbeatable animal sighting”
Inyati superseded all our expectations. The staff and rangers are amazing, unbeatable animal sighting on and off game drive, and the food was delicious!
Vanessa
couple
November 15, 2022
Everything was fantastic, super friendly staff, fantastic food, amazing game drives, amazing guide(Omega) and tracker(Joel). I could go on;) Do yourself a favor and book a stay. Once in a lifetime experience. Thank you for the wonderful time.
Iulia
family_with_children
July 24, 2022
“They got it all! Go there!”
Inyati was the best experience for us in our trip. We stayed in multiple lodges in Sabi or Timbavati but Inyati was top. The game drive (safari) was excellent, with the driver and tracker very passionate in giving us the big 5 in only one drive! Our family room was super, with all amenities we wanted, with great proximity to the restaurant, nice bathroom, with free of charge chocolate in the room, just as a small attention, on top of water and other things. The breakfast was very large, with any type of food we wanted, in a very nice scenery. The staff super friendly and they really go extra mile to make you comfortable. The dinner and lunch with excellent food, prepared by professionals. The lodge is located close to a water hole and so we saw hippos and elephants from our lodge. Plus, a few other friendly animals are browsing around the lodge: impala, for example. I would recommend this lodge for S. Africa !
Steve
couple
July 6, 2022
“wonderful place, must see”
excelent
Ulrik
family_with_children
May 4, 2022
“Wonderful game lodge with amazing sightings, stunning location, delicious food and good service.”
Beautiful location, very kind staff, delicious food, amazing game viewing. Highly recommended.
harald1987
solo_traveller
March 4, 2022
“This is a place to make memories for a lifetime. While costly it definitely is worth the price!”
The staff ranging from the premises to the rangers were really exceptional and what made this place a wonderful visit. Surely the rooms and the food were great as well, but the experience really was dominated by the people working there.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Fishing, Hiking, Fitness, Game drives, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool/beach towels, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Ironing service, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
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