Inyati Private Game Reserve

Inyati Game Lodge is situated on 65,000 hectares in one of the world’s largest and most prestigious private conservation areas, the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, adjoining the renowned Kruger National Park. The perennial Sand River with its golden African sunshine and cool, shady hideaways runs through Inyati. At night, wildlife sounds fill the star-studded sky. Lions roar, jackals howl and hyenas laugh. African drums respond.

CATERING REQUIREMENTS
Please inform our reservations office of any special dietary requirements. Your specific needs will gladly be catered for. Regretfully we do not have a kosher kitchen. The lodge is fully licensed.
*Special requests must be made at the time of booking and the lodge will endeavour to comply with such requests but cannot guarantee these will be met.

CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or other milestones, Inyati would be delighted to assist in creating an unforgettable experience. All relevant information must to be communicated to our reservations department in order for the lodge to make preparations.

CREDIT CARDS
American Express, Diners Card, Master Card and Visa Cards are all accepted. All guests are requires to settle their extras accounts in full prior to departure from the lodge

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet and fax facilities are available to our guests in reception. Satellite TV is available in the lounge area.

CHARACTERISTIC SPECIES
Leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, white rhino, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, hippo, wildebeest, kudu and many other mammal and bird species. Inyati means buffalo in Shangaan /Tsonga which is one of the languages of the local people and Inyati is home to this powerful, indomitable breed.

CONFERENCING
Inyati is the ideal venue to host intimate wedding ceremonies, conferences and incentive group packages with teambuilding activities “big five” spotting, treasure hunts, bird watching programs, group game drives, game walks and star gazing.
Tree Tops offers the opportunity for focused meetings yet provides the setting for complete relaxation at the end of the day. The conference center overlooks the Sand river and is situated approximately 2.8km from the lodge.
We cater for smaller corporate workshops, merger & acquisition meetings and other senior management meetings of a private nature

Rooms:

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Inyati consists of seven luxury chalets and four executive chalets. Each air-conditioned chalet features en-suite bathroom with twin hand basins, separate bath, shower and w.c. The lodge accommodates 22 guests in total.

Activities:

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Inyati’s superbly positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River. The verandah overlooks the riverine vegetation, which is the natural habitat of the elephant and hippo.
Other facilities available - the Warthog hollow bar, library, swimming pool, air-conditioned gym and walk-in wine cellar.
Our traditional Shangaan boma is used on nights, (weather permitting) and is a truly memorable way to experience a safari evening under the African night sky. Enjoy fine cuisine and wines whilst seated around a warm crackling fire.

GAME DRIVES
View Africa’s most impressive wildlife on morning and afternoon/ evening game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles with expert guides and Shangaan trackers.
Guests can also enjoy interpretive guided bush walks offering the bird watcher, dendrologist, botanist and the nature enthusiast the ultimate bush experience.
Game drives traverse an area of 10 000 hectares (24 700 acres) and strict vehicle limits at sighting ensure the exclusivity of your game viewing experience. Off-road driving ensures that you have the best possible view of any exceptional sighting and guides are constantly in touch with each other to keep track of animal movements.

How to get there:

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See Map
Recommended route from Johannesburg. Please note that the drive will take approximately 5½ hours (± 500km)

Take the N12 or N4 highway respectively to Witbank / eMalahleni (from OR Tambo, Johannesburg Airport, and follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12).

Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast / eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 towards Nelspruit / Mbombela. At Nelspruit / Mbombela, turn left onto the R40 to White River.

In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself, turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin / Kruger National Park.
As you approach Hazyview there is a T-Junction. Turn left at this junction. This road will take you into Hazyview Town.
Carry on straight through the first set of traffic lights. At the intersection with the second set of traffic lights, there will be a signpost that reads Paul Kruger Gate. At this signpost, turn Right. This road is the R536. (If you reach the Paul Kruger gate however, you have traveled too far on this road).

After approximately 34kms, there are signposts for Newington Gate Sabi Sand on the left hand side of the road. There will also be signs indicating “Huntington, Lilydale & Justicia”. Turn left and follow the gravel road for 9km until you find the next Newington Gate sign.
Turn right and follow the road for another 3km to Newington Gate, which is where you will enter the Sabi Sand Reserve.

For all visitors, an entrance fee is payable of R30 per person to enter the Sabi Sand Wildtuin/Game Reserve, which is payable at the gate.
Self-drive visitors must ALSO pay a R150 per vehicle entrance fee, at the gate. Please retain your receipt as proof of entrance and have it stamped at the lodge reception when you are leaving, which acts as your Exit Permit. Once inside the gate, follow the signs to the lodge through the reserve.
Please be advised that credit card (Visa & MasterCard) and debit card facilities are now available at Newington gate.

The Gates open at 05h00 / 06h00 and close at 22h00 / 23h00. Please note that these times are subject to change. The Sabi Sand Reserve is a protected reserve and therefore access is restricted - hence the gate opening and closing times.

*Please be aware, as you approach the Lodge that you are in a wilderness area where predators and high-profile game roam freely. Do not leave your car for any reason.

Clothing & Accessories:

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Light cotton trousers, cotton shorts, light cotton shirts (long and short sleeved), comfortable walking shoes, sandals, shower-proof rain jacket / windbreaker, fleece, insect repellent, small torch, camera (telephoto lens recommended) and binoculars. For winter, pack an extra warm jacket, woollen hat, scarf and gloves.
Dangerous animals’ aside, the sun is one of the dangers in the bushveld that many people forget about - good quality sunglasses, sun hat, sun block and swimwear is essential.

Health & Climate:

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Before visiting South Africa, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it. Even if you have less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and other medications and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling.

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