Sabi Park - Ingwe House
The Ingwe Guest house is the ultimate getaway destination for holiday makers who wish to experience South Africa's wildlife at its best. Ingwe guest house is situated in Sabie park private nature reserve; in the Mpumalanga province. The Sabie Park Reserve is located on 2km from the Kruger National Park gate and approximately 100km from Nelspruit international airport and the Mbombela soccer stadium.
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This exclusive guest house offers privacy as well as entertainment in a serene bush environment. The guest house is surrounded by wildlife and the tranquillity of undisturbed nature. The house is situated alongside a natural flowing stream, where smaller game such as impala, baboons, warthogs and zebra can be seen up close. Larger wildlife such as the big 5 can be viewed nearby in the Kruger national park itself.
Accommodation
This luxurious guest house is spacious and pleasantly cool under its thatch roof. The guest house accommodates a group of 10 people comfortably. It has 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 bedroom adjacent to a bathroom- all tastefully decorated in African style décor. Each room has its own door opening to the natural bush surroundings. The house includes an open plan kitchen, all equipped with the finest cutlery and crockery. As well as a kitchen scullery, lounge and dining room. One of The best features of the house is the exquisite lapa area, where one can dine, enjoy a few drinks or socialise around the boma (fire place) under the African sky. One can also hear the calls of the wild,the roar of the lion,the grunting of the leopard,the laughing of the hyenas, and if lucky enough meet the local residents (hyenas). The ambience is thrilling.
All meals, snacks and drinks are provided. Meals are traditionally cooked and have an authentic African taste. Every effort is made to accommodate special dietary requirements and preferences.
Transport is included package. Daily transport to or from O.R Tambo International airport to Sabie park reserve. Or alternatively, daily departures from OR Tambo int. to Nelspruit ( Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport)
All excursions and safaris are done in a closed, spacious; comfortable and air conditioned Quantum bus. This ensures the best game viewing and sightings as well as safety.
There are various different itineraries included in the package.
* please note: the Mpumalanga province offers a countless amount of tourist attractions, sight seeing and heritage sites. Unfortunately not all of which can be seen. However, tours can be tailor made and altered depending on the duration (number of days) of the tour. As well as the tour group size and preferences.
Weather
Early mornings/late evenings: very cool
Midday: warm
Recommended Clothing
Tracksuits and jackets for early mornings and evenings. Comfortable shorts and t-shirts for the day.
Accommodation
This luxurious guest house is spacious and pleasantly cool under its thatch roof. The guest house accommodates a group of 10 people comfortably. It has 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 bedroom adjacent to a bathroom- all tastefully decorated in African style décor. Each room has its own door opening to the natural bush surroundings. The house includes an open plan kitchen, all equipped with the finest cutlery and crockery. As well as a kitchen scullery, lounge and dining room. One of The best features of the house is the exquisite lapa area, where one can dine, enjoy a few drinks or socialise around the boma (fire place) under the African sky. One can also hear the calls of the wild,the roar of the lion,the grunting of the leopard,the laughing of the hyenas, and if lucky enough meet the local residents (hyenas). The ambience is thrilling.
All meals, snacks and drinks are provided. Meals are traditionally cooked and have an authentic African taste. Every effort is made to accommodate special dietary requirements and preferences.
Transport is included package. Daily transport to or from O.R Tambo International airport to Sabie park reserve. Or alternatively, daily departures from OR Tambo int. to Nelspruit ( Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport)
All excursions and safaris are done in a closed, spacious; comfortable and air conditioned Quantum bus. This ensures the best game viewing and sightings as well as safety.
There are various different itineraries included in the package.
* please note: the Mpumalanga province offers a countless amount of tourist attractions, sight seeing and heritage sites. Unfortunately not all of which can be seen. However, tours can be tailor made and altered depending on the duration (number of days) of the tour. As well as the tour group size and preferences.
Weather
Early mornings/late evenings: very cool
Midday: warm
Recommended Clothing
Tracksuits and jackets for early mornings and evenings. Comfortable shorts and t-shirts for the day.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: transfer from O.R International airport or fly direct to KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) transfer to Sabie park guest house. If time permitting various routes can be arranged on the course of the trip, such as: visiting the Sudwala caves. Refreshing drinks and snacks will be served on your arrival at the guest house.
Day 2: Before departing on an early morning safari into the Kruger national park, traditional hot coffee, biscuits and home-made pies will be served. The day is spent searching for the big five, not missing out on any of the smaller wildlife and vegetation. Your host will be present to inform about all the interesting facts and to answer any questions you might have. A picnic brunch will be served. Various stops can be made at the park camps, depending on the route of the safari. Late afternoon return to the gust house where drinks and a delicious dinner will be served on the lapa. The rest of the evening can be spent relaxing around the fire place, "braaing" marshmallows and listening to real wildlife tales told by your host.
Day 3: Depart at 08h00 on a day excursion to view the panorama sightings. Such as Gods window, Blyde river canyon, Mac-Mac falls, Pilgrims rest and many others. Lunch will be served at one of the sights. Return back to the guest house for an evening "braai".
Day 4: Early departure on a morning safari in the Kruger Park. The morning is spent in a different region of the park than the previous day, in likely hope of spotting different species. Return to guest house for a brunch then depart at approximately 16h00 on a safari, enjoy sundowners at a water hole, frequently visited by wild animals.
Day 5: Optional visit to the casino in Nelspruit. Lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Return to the guest house for a dinner and drinks.
Day 6: A delicious breakfast will be served at the guest house. The rest of the day is spent visiting various wildlife sanctuaries such as cheetah and elephant sanctuaries. A picnic by the river will be served on your return.
Day 7: Return to O.R Tambo international or transfer to KMIA. (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport)
Please note * If tourists have valid 2010 world cup soccer tickets, special arrangements will be made during the duration of the vacation for the transport to the Mbombela soccer stadium in Nelspruit and back to the guest house at no extra cost.
Your vacation and tours will be hosted by the owner of the guest house, Derek Zackey and his accomplice Keith Mansour. Both who have many years experience in the bush. Both hosts are highly knowledgeable, entertaining and hospitable. They will ensure that your trip will run smoothly and remains a trip of a life-time. Hospitality is their specialty; one is guaranteed a memorable and enjoyable experience with them.
Day 2: Before departing on an early morning safari into the Kruger national park, traditional hot coffee, biscuits and home-made pies will be served. The day is spent searching for the big five, not missing out on any of the smaller wildlife and vegetation. Your host will be present to inform about all the interesting facts and to answer any questions you might have. A picnic brunch will be served. Various stops can be made at the park camps, depending on the route of the safari. Late afternoon return to the gust house where drinks and a delicious dinner will be served on the lapa. The rest of the evening can be spent relaxing around the fire place, "braaing" marshmallows and listening to real wildlife tales told by your host.
Day 3: Depart at 08h00 on a day excursion to view the panorama sightings. Such as Gods window, Blyde river canyon, Mac-Mac falls, Pilgrims rest and many others. Lunch will be served at one of the sights. Return back to the guest house for an evening "braai".
Day 4: Early departure on a morning safari in the Kruger Park. The morning is spent in a different region of the park than the previous day, in likely hope of spotting different species. Return to guest house for a brunch then depart at approximately 16h00 on a safari, enjoy sundowners at a water hole, frequently visited by wild animals.
Day 5: Optional visit to the casino in Nelspruit. Lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Return to the guest house for a dinner and drinks.
Day 6: A delicious breakfast will be served at the guest house. The rest of the day is spent visiting various wildlife sanctuaries such as cheetah and elephant sanctuaries. A picnic by the river will be served on your return.
Day 7: Return to O.R Tambo international or transfer to KMIA. (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport)
Please note * If tourists have valid 2010 world cup soccer tickets, special arrangements will be made during the duration of the vacation for the transport to the Mbombela soccer stadium in Nelspruit and back to the guest house at no extra cost.
Your vacation and tours will be hosted by the owner of the guest house, Derek Zackey and his accomplice Keith Mansour. Both who have many years experience in the bush. Both hosts are highly knowledgeable, entertaining and hospitable. They will ensure that your trip will run smoothly and remains a trip of a life-time. Hospitality is their specialty; one is guaranteed a memorable and enjoyable experience with them.
Facilities
- Swimming pool (communal)
- Tennis Court (communal)
- Picnic site on the Sabie river
- Game viewing and big five (2km)
- Skukuza Golf course (12km) and Kruger Park Lodge (30km)
- Banks - Hazyview (30 km)
- Shops and Entertainment - Skukuza (12km), Hazyview (30km) and Nelspruit (100km)
- Medical facilities - Skukuza (12km)
- Walking - within Sabie park nature reserve.
- Night drives - can be arranged in open vehicles in the Kruger Park. Booking essential