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Inyati Game Lodge, South & West Sabi Sands | Timbuktu Travel
South & West Sabi Sands

Inyati Game Lodge

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About Inyati Game Lodge

Crowd-pleaser without the crowds, set in stunning southern Kruger
Wildlife doesn't get better than it does in the Greater Kruger Park's Sabi Sand region, a private section that offers some of the best game viewing in southern Africa. But it's not just the prolific wildlife that makes Sabi Sand so great, it's also the majestic landscapes that knit varied ecosystems and allow you to watch the animals undisturbed. Inyati Game Lodge offers down-to-earth hospitality and an intimate setting in this Big Five sanctuary, and the exceptional guides bring it all to life.
Sabi Sands , South & West Sabi Sands , South Africa
From $1.1K per person/per night
Safari
11 Rooms
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The property

The open-sided main area sits on a stone platform, its thatched roof tucked beneath the trees. Under cover are soft couches, a bar, and a single long table where dinner is usually served and stories and wine flow. (You may dine in the fire-warmed boma, and enjoy breakfast/brunch on the lawn.) The lawns surrounding the building are precision manicured – not by humans, but by animals visiting to graze. The river-deck is great for wilderness watching; the pool sparkles.

The rooms

Eleven chalets (three cater for families) have solid walls and dense thatched roofing (nothing matches the smell of thatch!). Rather more permanent in feel than normal bush chalets, their interiors are elegant, with discreetly luxurious furnishings, sliding glass doors, and air-conditioning. Spacious en-suite bathrooms include a shower and bathtub, and double basins. Out front, a furnished patio allows you to watch the comings and goings of bush traffic. Rangers will escort you to and from your chalet.

Activities

Ecosystems here range from riverside woodlands, with ancient leadwoods and jackalberry trees, to savannas and granite-flecked hills. And that variety supports a host of game (which moves freely between here and Kruger). Game drives are the predominant mode of exploration, but guided walks get you close to the vegetation, insects, birds, even termite mounds. The guides and trackers are consummate experts. We can't list all the creatures, but bucket-listers and even diligent photographers will be happy. Kids' safaris are available.
Why we love it

Why we love it

If you're keen to see spots, you certainly up your odds by visiting this neck of the woods, where leopard numbers are among the densest.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Don't miss a good walk in the bush. You'll have the chance to pause and take in the smells, the sights and sounds that so often go overlooked while driving.
Something to think about

Something to think about

Exceptional as it is, this is more of a solid habitation than a true bush lodge, which might put off some safari-goers.
Plan your stay

How to book Inyati Game Lodge

How do I book Inyati Game Lodge?

Inyati Game Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Inyati Game Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Inyati Game Lodge?

Stays at Inyati Game Lodge start from around $1.1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Inyati Game Lodge

South Africa

South & West Sabi Sands

A safari that surpasses every expectation awaits in this vast wilderness just west of the Kruger National Park.