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    Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Safari Lodge

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    | Schafli Road Kwelera, East London 5259, South Africa
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    4.5
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    | Schafli Road Kwelera, East London 5259, South Africa See on map
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    **Honeymoon**

    My husband and I stayed in the honeymoon suite for 3 nights and 4 days. We had such a great time! Our game rancher/guide -Johan, was excellent..he was kind,funny and willing to our every need. The food was out of this world! Priscilla knows how...More

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    1  Thank meganclark379
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    The best place

    We came here during our travels and it was without a doubt our favourite part of the trip. I couldn’t recommend enough doing the elephant walk and the game drive. Seeing the elephants so close was a once in a life time experience and something...More

    Thank JordanGarvey
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Would have liked the game drives to be more diverse.

    We stayed 2 nights in the Valley camp, beds were very comfortable and the shower worked well. The food was good and plentiful and we were well looked after by the staff. Brandon, our guide, took us on 4 game drives, unfortunately 3 of them...More

    Thank DavePen49
    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    Wedding and Game Drive

    We were part of a wedding. The venue was great and everyone had a good time. We stayed in the park in the huts on the reserve and the camping accommodations were great. The game drive was terrific with the highlight of being right next...More

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    Thank O4104TRdanielw
    Reviewed 26 June 2018
    A jewel in the Eastern Cape

    We had a lovely time at Inkwenkwezi. The food was great and our guide Johan was very knowledgeable. Our tents in Valley camp were comfortable and even though we were there in winter - not cold. The scenery is gorgeous. The road from the main...More

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    jobosdumza
    27 May 2017|
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    Response from marjiehugo | Reviewed this property |
    It is best to visit Inkwenkwezi's website for tarriffs. We found them reasonable, since meals and gamedrives are inclusive of their prices. You only pay extra for drinks and additional activities.
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    23 August 2016|
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    Response from Colin S | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry I can't answer your question. You need to contact the reserve management for the answer. I should have thought it would be on their web site. I was only a visitor for one day and had lunch there.
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    3 October 2015|
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    Response from teibaz | Reviewed this property |
    Inkwenkwezi is about 30 kilometers from East London, and in the time you have it may not be practical to hire a car. A taxi hire for the day could be possible, but could be expensive. Why not contact Inkwenkwezi by... More
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    "We only visited the game reserve"
    myraevans1942
    2 million years ago
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    "Find out about their Valley camp and Bush Camp! Spectacular views and relaxed atmosphere to it!"
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    2 million years ago
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    "All the tented camps are private with a fabulous view."
    marjiehugo
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    "check ease of access to your tent, some paths steep."
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