We’re currently going through such challenging times but it will not last forever! Taking some time out to plan and book a magnificent getaway to the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, is the ideal distraction – the perfect way to unwind and regain one’s strength once the restrictions have been fully lifted.
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is known for unforgettable safari experiences for families, groups or romantic couples. Besides having breathtaking, natural landscapes and abundant wildlife – including four of the Big Five, Inkwenkwezi offers luxury facilities.
Inkwenkwezi actually means ‘star’ in isiXhosa.The 4-Star reserve is also among the few places in South Africa where you can see rare white lions.
It is no ordinary game reserve. Visually, you get a sense of a bygone era where much of Africa was yet to be explored. Here, the ways of the bushveld continue as they have since time immemorial.
For the experience, the rates are reasonable. Their staff; from the game guides, waiters and chefs to the managers, are knowledgeable and accommodating of guests’ individual needs.
Accommodation at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi provides choice accommodation – choose either the Bush Camp or the Valley Camp. All are set within a dense valley bush.
The Bush Camp is a hilltop site that overlooks the valley. It consists of six en-suite safari tents that can accommodate up to 12 people and offer guests a private game viewing deck.
They might be safari tents, but the element of luxury has not been overlooked. All tents have electricity, Cloud 9 twin beds and slatted headboards, bedside tables and bedside lamps, fans, heaters, a chest of drawers and a personal tea and coffee station.
The en-suite bathrooms feature showers that resemble a cave, blending with the natural rock and bush of the area.
You will find the Valley Camp equally spacious and well-appointed. There are six tastefully designed luxury tents that can accommodate up to 12 guests. One of the tents has a special children’s tent attached.
Besides large bath tubs, each luxurious Valley Camp tent comes with Cloud 9 beds, percale linens, a stocked mini-bar, and a four-sided glass shower, as well as an air-conditioning unit.
Each tent in the Bush and Valley Camps is positioned on its own elevated timber deck among indigenous trees. Privacy is absolute and the Valley Camp tents have inside seating areas as well as covered and uncovered private viewing decks. You’ll find it hard not to relax!
Facilities at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Dining at Inkwenkwezi is an experience in itself. Sumptuous meals – breakfasts, lunches and dinners, are available for accommodation guests only and are prepared fresh on-site. Meals are enjoyed with your favourite refreshments at the Sunset Lapa, which is located in the reserve near the accommodation.
The Sunset Lapa is an elevated venue, which offers amazing views of the reserve.
Alternatively, on certain days, you can dine at the Emthombeni Restaurant, which serves both a la carte and buffet meals. Wednesday nights are Giant Burger Nights while Sundays are reserved for their Sunday Carvery Buffet. Rumour has it that the locals also come from near and far to enjoy the restaurant’s legendary 1.2kg giant hamburgers!
The Emthombeni Restaurant can also be used for small and large private functions of between 50 and 300 people. Ask them about hosting your weddings, conferencing, team building, product launches, festivals, year-end functions, retirement functions and birthday parties.
Things to do at Inkwenkwezi
There is plenty to keep your days occupied at the reserve including game drives – during which you can enjoy sightings of four of the Big 5 and other game – quad biking; canoeing; hiking trails; and eco trails (there are five different biomes in the reserve).
At the lodges are opportunities for visiting the beach, fishing, surfing and swimming. Guests can also view migrating Southern Right Whales and dolphins in season as the reserve overlooks the Indian Ocean.
Reviews from previous Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve guests
“It was very nice in this Park. We saw a lot of animals. Our Ranger was very good. The Bar is very good and the food was also very good. My daughter loves to see the free animals. And to see the lions was an adventure. Thanks. We will come again,” wrote rolandfeindleron their TripAdvisor page.
Paul983added; “A group of 10 of us visiting SA for the England cricket tour arranged a minibus to get to this private game reserve. Once there, the game reserve guide / driver Courtney was excellent and informative seeking out lions, rhinos, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, emus etc etc during the 3 hours safari trip on a Land Rover.”
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is located along Schafli Road, between Chintsa East &Chintsa West, outside East London. For bookings, call +27 (043) 734 3234 or email pgr@inkwenkwezi.co.za. Here is their location on Google Maps. Also follow them on Facebook HERE.
