Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve

Returning to Inyati is like coming home.|It was our 17th stay and, as always, it was fantastic. Keith and Francis had everything prepared to give us another unforgettable holiday. George, our ranger, who has become a friend, and his tracker made every drive an experience. We have now been to Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Botswana and other lodges in South Africa, and everything was always different and great! But we have only seen this concentrated animal density in Sabi Sands at Inyati. The food and rooms are all great, you are looked after all day long, which is the reason for 17 great stays there. We look forward to being back there in 2026. More Infos at |Ista: madorta66 und Face: frank maro

We stayed at Inyati private game lodge for 4 nights at the end of October 2025 and had an amazing time! All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and went out of their way to make our stay most enjoyable. The animal sightings were extraordinary! We saw leopards every day, and up close too! Our tracker Lucas took time to explain what he read in the tracks and shared interesting details which enhanced the experience. We had Omega as our guide/ranger the first day and Diff for the remainder of our time at Inyati. Both men have amazing knowledge about the bush and animals and have a tenacity to take you through thick bush to get us very close the animals. It amazed us that the animals were not bothered by the noise and proximity of the vehicles. We loved the background stories Diff shared with us about each lion, leopard and elephant we encountered. It is so great to see their passion for the bush. When we asked if we could see a specific animal, they took great effort to find those for us. Saw a large pack of wild dogs, several leopards perched in tree branches, elephants right next to the vehicle, lions feeding ….to name just a few sightings. The chef and kitchen staff provided wonderful meals, and the servers were so polite and kind, always ready with a smile, taking care that everyone has what they need. Goodman proved lasting memories of kindness with his megawatt smile! After dinner a night guide walks you back to your villa, since animals can freely wander onto the lodge grounds, adding extra adventure. We absolutely loved our stay and the animal sightings definitely exceeded our expectations! D&E

We had the most amazing time here as a family of five. The guides and trackers were amazing!! We saw everything: leopards, lions, warthogs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes etc! The staff was incredible and the rooms were pristine always. They had a lovely mix of more American food and South African food. Could not recommend this place more!

We had an enjoyable and lovely first safari experience at Inyati game lodge. The service standards are top notch, they are always attentive to deliver. Game drives were enjoyable and we managed to see the big 5 and more. The food is amazing, one of the best that we had in South Africa, we were so well fed not only in terms of quantity but quality as well. The location is also fantastic, facing the sands river where animals are free to roam and you’ll often see animals grazing in the front lawn. Despite the fence less concept, you’ll never have to worry about danger as the staff will make you feel well protected and comfortable. A big thank you to the entire Inyati team for making this trip a dream come through for us, absolutely no regrets staying in this property.

Our stay at Inyati Game Reserve was like a wonderful dream. Everything about the experience was perfect, from the beautiful grounds and lodges, the wonderful service of all the staff, the delicious food, and, of course, the totally outstanding wildlife.||Our guide Roger and tracker, Qolani were knowledgable, interesting and approachable and made every game drive unique. And the way they worked with the other guides and trackers including those from other nearby lodges, allowed all visitors to get the most exceptional wildlife sightings, while still respecting the animals and ensuring no more than two or three trucks were with any animal or group of animals at a time. ||It was magical to be able to sit with a drink on the terrace just watching elephants or hippos down by the river below, or grazing on the lawns and I would return there in a heartbeat.

We have recently returned home from a 4 week holiday in South Africa and this was our first visit back to South Africa since the COVID lockdowns! ||As I had always struggled on previous game drives to get a good photograph of a leopard, we were recommended to try Inyati Private Game Lodge in Sabi Sands. ||We arrived just in time to drop our bags in our luxury chalet and go on the afternoon safari, this being the first of 10 game drives over the course of our 5 night stay.||We were introduced to our guide and tracker (Diff and Lucas) and asked what we would like to drink on the afternoon’s sundowner! ||In all we had 1 dinner out in the bush under the stars, 2 dinners in the boma and 3 dinners on the lodge’s viewing / breakfast deck.||The staff were very welcoming and friendly, the food was very good with enough selection to please many varying tastes and requirements.||Being situated within the park meant that an escort was necessary going to and from our chalet when it was dark for safety reasons. This was a tad exciting but at no time did we feel unsafe.||On the early morning drives we always stopped at some point for tea, coffee, biscuits and amarula liquor!||Our stay was both very enjoyable and relaxing and the game drive sightings were unquestionably excellent thanks to both Diff and Lucas.||Many thanks to all involved at Inyati Private Game Lodge.

Second time we have visited Inyati. Just as amazing as before. Diff and Lucas were fabulous driver and tracker and showed us more game than we could ever imagined. Staff were attentive and food imaginative and beautifully presented. Highly recommended

Wow, What an amazing experience. Our guide Roger and Tracker Qilani were amazing. Giving us an amazing safari experience what they don't know about the Kruger probably isn't worth knowing. The lodge is beautiful and so well kept. The staff were great providing top quality service with delicious food and top hospitality. Would highly recommend this.