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Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Great Kei beach lodge with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
The price is $55
includes taxes & fees
$48 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Valley Camp Safari Tent

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Balcony
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Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Umnenga Lodge - Twin Room (7)

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Private bathroom
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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Umnenga Lodge - Double Room (8)

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Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Umnenga Lodge - Suite with Spa Bath (9)

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Camp Safari Tent | In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bush Camp Safari Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Schafli Road, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5259

What's nearby

  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cintsa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 35 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 45 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The C Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lagosta Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skebenga bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Milk Shed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Areena Quays Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve

When visiting Great Kei, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Sunset Lapa, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property is located 3.7 miles (6 km) from the entrance of Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve. Check-in is based at 2 different locations. Guests booked in Umnenga Lodge rooms should check in at Umnenga Lodge; lodge accommodations are located outside the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and close to the beach. Guests booked in Bush Camp and Valley Camp rooms should check in at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve; Bush and Valley Camp accommodations are located on the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Canoeing

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Sunset Lapa - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Emthombeni - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 5 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Umnenga Lodge room types are not located on the Game Reserve.

Also known as

Inkwenkwezi
Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Chintsa East
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Lodge Great Kei
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Lodge Chintsa East
Inkwenkwezi Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Lodge Chintsa
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Chintsa
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Great Kei
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Rese
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Lodge
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Great Kei
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Lodge Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Does Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 5 PM.
Are pets allowed at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and rowing. Additional recreation onsite includes a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Regional cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve like?
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is a short 3-minute walk from Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and 9 minutes' walk from Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Made awesome memories!!!
Veronica, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Sinesipho, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Close to EL
Nice quiet location outside of East London. Easy to get to the beach.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

My stay at umnenga lodge was a bad experience
Umnenga lodge i wont recommend to anyone, the condition is bad and bathing with cold water
Marupine Charlie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

everything was clean, but on my side i requested u to write hapoy birthday for my fiancee, but on our arrival in our room none of that was done I was so disappointed on that. other than that everything was gud, and uo to standard. your food mmmhhh marvelous, ur staff was so friendly.
siyamzukisa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Night in Inkwekwezi
I had a good 1 night stay at the facility and they have lots of parking space. My room had a pond view which was very refreshing in the morning as i drink my coffee looking ag the fish and birds. The beds werent so good but ok. They should perhaps consider having a small fridge in the rooms since they say they have braai areas. Showers had hot water and bathrooms were very clean.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amazing
It was amazing
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family holiday at Inkwenkwezi
I had a fantastic time,the place was very clean,comfortable and the staff was friendly an approachable.I was there with my family and allnof us enjoyed our stay even the children cause the premises are also child friendly.We are very pleased with our trip
Phezile, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The place did not have a swimming pool as indicated in yhe pofile no wifi in the rooms as indicated as well. My children were very disappointed.
Thabo, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was so amazing, and staff were so friendly, chalets well cleanedand very quiet place. We enjoyed everything, hope to go back again soon.
Martha, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not the place we booked, be careful!
We had booked at Inkwenkwezi and moved without being informed to a substandard place!
Cindy, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a comfortable stay and were made to feel very welcome. Our room, with its little balcony, over looked a pond so beautiful view of the wild life and the associated sounds. Lovely quiet location.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The property was a little run down. For that price has to be better otherwise the lower the rate. Shower pressure non existent. Jacuzzi faulty and did not work.
Trisha, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

False advertising & empty promises
Experience was sub-standard at best, the location was 10km from the Private Game Reserve that we thought we had booked at (fake advertising) and there was nobody at reception or in the entire facility. Room was sub standard and in short will never recommend this to anyone.
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6/10 Good

The Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is a once in a lifetime experience. The owner and his staff love animals. I am gratefull to share this one day with them. The game drive was exeptional the drive itself was already a life time experience because of the rough road also called an African Massage. This experience is worth to sleep in an below average accomodation
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and friendly Lodge
It was a lovely weekend , except the Saturday I was there , there was a wedding, which meant I couldn't use the restaurant ,which was a huge inconvenience because this was not mentioned to me before hand. It had stated I would be able to buy dinner at the restaurant. and because of the location of the lodge , it was not easy to just call a take away place or go buy food somewhere else,as I had been dropped off by a cab. Other than the dinner incident on Saturday , the lodge was very lovely. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Always willing to help. The property itself was beautiful and clean and well looked after. Would definitely go back for another stay . Only suggestion would be to make a more noticeable sign for the Glen Eden turn off ,because you can hardly notice the name when driving by
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6/10 Good

Clean + Comfortable - but nothing special
The room was clean and comfortable - and nice for a three star establishment at the price. The owners were friendly and were able to give me a map and recommended some local restaurants. On the down side... reception was not open when I needed help (I was able to phone the owners who gave me the key); the restaurant was closed on both nights of my stay - so I had to go elsewhere for a meal (and there was nothing nearby); the television was an old box TV - with only 4 channels and no remote - so each channel change involved climbing on a chair. I booked a room with a "Spa bath" and thought I had been cheated out of it - then eventually on the day I was checking out - I spotted it in an open courtyard adjacent to my room. Although the booking said Inkenkwezi - the room I was in was actually at the Umnenga Lodge - which was not in a game reserve.
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2/10 Poor

Terrible Stay
We arrived to find the hotel had no staff and had to phone the owner who sent his daughter in law to check us in. She told us the hotel had no restuarant facility or room service and that she would cook us breakfast when she got up in the morning. She said this was around half eight. The room was filthy and old. The TV had such bad reception and barely 4 channels. I strongly suggest everyone give this hotel a wide berth. As for the game park. It had mainly gazzelles and ostriches with a few larger game, but none of the big five, very dissapointing.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

THe directional posts were not so clear though, to an extent we nearly gave up looking for the place, it is hiding behind this other establishment with poor directional posts.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great stay
the sands is a great place to get away to the people were friendly and the ocean was just a step away i had the whole beach to myself thanks guys u dont realise u live in heaven thank you
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wir waren zwei Nächte im Park. Wir fühlten uns sicher und sind von unserem Ranger hervorragend geführt worden mit sehr guten Erklärungen auch zur Tier— und Pflanzenwelt. Die Fahrt zu den weißen Löwen war beeindruckend. Das Zelt war komfortabel und sauber mit Terrasse und darauf einem Whirlpool . Wirkwaren Anfang Ferbuar 2018 dort.
Annegret und Uw, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Inkwenkwesi Private Game Reserve
Vi hade högt ställda förväntningar inför vårt besök på Inkwenkwesi. Varenda en och några till uppfylldes! Ett stort tack till vår guide Roger, både för ditt engagemang och ditt trevliga sätt. Du lärde oss otroligt mycket nytt om djur och natur, tog oss med ut på fantastiska äventyr, med spänning och humor som två mycket viktiga ingredienser. Hit återvänder jag gärna! Tack från Annica och Steffi ( Sverige)
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