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Your reservation will be secured once you have received our with small children. *Please note that children travelling to the acknowledgement of payment. Republic of South Africa require additional documentation as All bank charges are the responsibility of the guest / travel stipulated by the Department of Home Affairs. company making the relevant bank transfer into the Inyati Game Lodge bank account. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO FIND AT INYATI ACCOMMODATION TARIFFS QUOTED Inyati consists of eleven chalets. Each air-conditioned chalet The rates quoted are per person, per night sharing and priced features en-suite bathroom with twin hand basins, separate in South African Rand. They include accommodation as bath, shower and w.c. Accommodating 25 guests in total. detailed below & 15% VAT. Fact Sheet TARIFFS INCLUDE FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES Set on the lush banks of the Sand River, Inyati Game Air-conditioned en-suite accommodation, meals, tea & coffee. Curio shop Lodge offers the ultimate safari experience Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted A range of local and other African curios and crafts are combining diverse wildlife with authentic African by experienced guides and trackers, refreshment on game available for purchase in our curio shop. Where possible, we hospitality. From the warm welcome you receive upon drives, fishing, walking and spotlit night safaris. WiFi. source products locally to help support and develop our arrival, to our comfortable chalets, hearty home style cuisine Transfers to and from Ulusaba airstrip. communities. and highly experienced guides, every guest departs TARIFFS EXCLUDE Conference Applicable airport taxes, bar purchases, certain special meal Inyati has the ideal conference venue called Tree Tops with unforgettable memories and the imprint of Africa in requests, curio shop purchases, flights and transfers, gratuities, because of its setting in the tops of the tree’s on the banks of their soul. laundry & valet services, Sabi Sand entrance fees, Sabi Sand the Sand River about 3km from the main lodge. This is the guest conservation contribution fee, SAN Parks conservation perfect facility to host intimate wedding ceremonies or WHAT SETS INYATI APART fees, sole use of private safari vehicle, telephone calls, corporate conferences. Tree Tops offers the opportunity for Best value proposition in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, transfers to and from the lodge. focused meetings yet provides the setting for complete adjacent to the Kruger National Park. relaxation at the end of the day. Big Five game viewing with unrivalled sightings of the CANCELLATION POLICY Gym usually elusive leopard All cancellations will only be accepted in writing and will The lodge has a fully air-conditioned gym available for guest Easy access by road and air only be effective on receipt of our cancellation voucher. use. Facilities include an electronic bicycle and step machine Highly experienced and knowledgeable game rangers and There may also be cancellation fees levied by third parties or as well as free weights. Water and gym towels are available in trackers our affiliates such as flight or transfer operators. the gym for your convenience. Intimate lodge with only 11 luxury chalets Inyati Game Lodge reserves the right to charge the following Fishing Perfectly positioned overlooking the lush Sand River cancellation fees should a confirmed reservation be cancelled The Sand River is home to a number of indigenous fish within the following period: species including tigerfish (seasonal), yellowfish, tilapia and BOOKING PROCEDURE 5% cancellation fee if cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival. barbel. As we are in a nature reserve we practice a strictly All bookings/enquiries must be e-mailed or faxed to the Inyati 25% cancellation fee if cancelled less than 60 days prior to arrival. catch and release policy. Conventional fishing tackle is 50% cancellation fee if cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival. available at reception for your use. Reservations Office. No reservation must be assumed to be 90% cancellation fee if cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival booked, confirmed, amended or cancelled without written River deck Kindly ensure that all guests are covered by a travel insurance confirmation from the Inyati Reservations Office. Please feel free to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of policy to protect against unforeseen cancellation, delays, nature on the deck overlooking the river. injury, loss or any other prejudice of whatsoever cause. To secure your reservation a 50% deposit is required within Swimming pool 48hrs from time of booking. Inyati Game Lodge has the right The swimming pool is situated adjacent to the bar / dining CHILDREN (Aged 8-10) to automatically release accommodation being held unless a area. Sun loungers and swimming towels have been placed at We welcome children from 8 years and older. A child aged deposit is received within the stated period for each the poolside for your convenience. between and including 8 – 10 years sharing a room with two reservation. Bush Walks full paying adults, will pay 50 % of the per person sharing Full payment required 30 days prior to arrival. Payment can Guests can also enjoy interpretive guided bush walks offering rate. Children over 10 years of age pay the full adult rate. be made by either credit card or electronic bank tran sfer. the bird watcher, dendrologist, botanist and the nature Children are allowed on game drives at the manager’s discretion. Private vehicle may also be booked for families Inyati Game Lodge Fact Sheet www.inyati.co.za E&OE Updated 2018-04-04 enthusiast the ultimate bush experience. There is no finer way We recommend that guests arrive in time for lunch on their GUEST CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION to enjoy the essence of the African bush than on foot. day of arrival not to “miss out” on any game drives during Though a voluntary Guest Conservation Contribution, every their stay. visitor has the opportunity to protect the reserve’s endangered ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE rhino population.. Suggested arrival time is after 12h00 with check-in from CATERING REQUIREMENTS Contributions will be collected from the Inyati guests on 13h00. Rooms must be vacated by 11h00 for the convenience Please inform our reservations office of any special dietary departure and are distributed through prescribed channels to of arriving guests. Late departure times can be arranged at the requirements. Regretfully we do not have a kosher kitchen. the Sabi Sand Nature Conservation Trust. lodge, subject to availability of rooms The lodge is fully licensed. *Special requests must be made at the time of booking and the Funds raised through Inyati will be allocated directly to the GAME DRIVES lodge will endeavour to comply with such requests but cannot rhino related expenses of the anti-poaching and response View Africa’s most impressive wildlife on morning and guarantee these will be met. teams both in the air and on the ground. afternoon/ evening game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles with expert guides and Shangaan trackers. CELEBRATIONS HEALTH MATTERS Game drives traverse an area of 9,000 hectares and strict Celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries Malaria is endemic to the Mpumalanga region of the country vehicle limits at sighting ensure the exclusivity of your game or other milestones, Inyati would be delighted to assist in including the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Kruger viewing experience. Off-road driving ensures that you have creating an unforgettable experience. All relevant information National Park. Please consult your physician for further the best possible view of any exceptional sighting and guides must to be communicated to our reservations department in information on the various anti-malarial prophylactics are constantly in touch with each other to keep track of animal order for the lodge to make preparations. available. movements. CHARACTERISTIC SPECIES WHAT TO TAKE PRIVATE SAFARI VEHICLE Leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, white rhino, cheetah, wild Light cotton trousers, cotton shorts, light cotton shirts (long Exclusive use of a safari vehicle can be arranged upon dog, hyena, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, hippo, wildebeest, kudu and short sleeved), comfortable walking shoes, sandals, request, but is subject to availability. Only a limited number of and many other mammal and bird species. shower-proof rain jacket / windbreaker, fleece, insect exclusive safari vehicles can be guaranteed at any one time. Inyati means buffalo in Shangaan /Tsonga which is one of the repellent, small torch, camera (telephoto lens recommended) languages of the local people and Inyati is home to this and binoculars. For winter, pack an extra warm jacket, SEASONAL SAFARI TIMING powerful, indomitable breed. woollen hat, scarf and gloves. At Inyati the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to delight you with the COMMUNICATION SERVICES BEST TIME TO TRAVEL indulgence and romance of the African night. There is complimentary internet (Wi-Fi) access, however due Southern Africa is a year-round destination. Traditionally the Due to the climate, we suggest that the following times are to the remote location of Inyati, the wireless connection can dry winter months (April to October) are best for game followed as closely as possible, in order to maximise game- be slow and intermittent. Dependent upon area coverage, there viewing, due to the shorter grass, lack of foliage and the viewing opportunities and ensure that guests enjoy a is mobile absence of water which forces the game to concentrate around comfortable experience. phone signal. Satellite TV is available in the lounge area. the remaining sources of drinking water. Annual rainfall, usually in the form of short afternoon thunder Summer Winter Emergency lighting is provided as we have a back-up showers that clear up within an hour, occur from December to 05h00 05h30 Wake up call generator so if the national grid goes off then the generator March.