iNsingizi Lodge and Spa

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Wamukelekile to our secret valley

Amid the lush backdrop of KwaZulu-Natal’s picturesque terrain, you’ll find iNsingizi Lodge & Spa tucked away in a beautiful secret valley. Nestled in the rolling hills of Eston/Mid-Illovo, iNsingizi Lodge & Spa offers an unrivalled African bush experience within a 100km radius of Durban, with something to offer even the most jaded urban-dweller — an invigorating retreat, a romantic getaway, or an adrenaline filled adventure. From the moment you drive up our signature “red brick road” to the main lodge, feel your stresses and strains melt away as you enter the heart of Africa.

 

Mid Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal    |    (+27) (0)83 414 1932    |    hello@insingizi.co.za

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The Ultimate african wellness spa experience…

Enjoy a heavenly breakaway at our wellness spa, with a variety of rejuvenating and indulgent spa treatments.

Choose your treatments…

Your wedding “Out of Africa”

Let us make your dream wedding come true at
our charming country wedding venue,
set amidst the beauty of the African bushveld.

Plan your wedding with iNsingizi …

World-class adventure running & mountain bike trails…

You haven’t ridden or run Kwazulu-Natal… until you’ve ridden iNsingizi’s trails.

Trails at iNsingizi…

Inspired by nature, stay in one of our beautifully appointed en-suite chalets

Beautifully appointed en-suite chalets, iNsingizi Lodge & Spa brings nature literally to the doorstep of your room, providing fully-catered accommodation.

Book your stay at iNsingizi…

So much to do at iNsingizi!

Not only have we kept boredom at bay at iNsingizi Lodge & Spa, we’ve banished it altogether.

Eat . Play . Relax

Choose your experience …

Decadent treats in the great African outdoors
with high tea at iNsingizi

Loving prepared by our chef, high tea at iNsingizi is perfect for any event or function.

View our High Tea Menu…

Corporate wellness…health is your wealth

From outdoor conferencing to wellness retreats and think tanks, iNsingizi is where the best ideas and  brainstorms are born.

Plan your corporate wellness with iNsingizi …

Spa special

Amandla ikhaya package R2500pp

 

Valid from June to September 2021

Power up with therapy in every sense of the word, a “dinner party”, refreshments, breakfast, coffee and treatments with the girls where you don’t have to lift a finger…what bliss.


This package includes one nights’ accommodation, meals and 2 spa treatments:

  • iNsingizi Signature Treatment – 90min

An all in one experience to hi-light all that is natural and healing at iNsingizi.
Foot and back scrub, nourish and massage, hot stones, as well as a mini facial.

  • Hand & Arm Treatment – 45min

Please contact us to book your stay on 083 414 1932 or hello@insingizi.co.za

T&C’s
Special is valid mid-week only. Special is not valid on public holidays
Package does not include beverages. Bookings are subject to availability

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Staying safe together

We would like our valued customers to know that we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety and wellbeing during your stay with us at iNsingizi.

It goes without saying that at iNsingizi hygiene has always been our number one priority. However, to ensure that our clients, our staff and our families are doubly protected during this time, we have additional hygiene measures in place.

Rigorous sanitization • Training and education • Screening

Fishing at iNsingizi

Take the bait on iNsingizi’s four well-stocked dams

  • Largemouth bass (M. salmoides)
  • Florida black bass (Micropterus salmoides)
  • Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)

Fishing at any of our 4 dams is booked for iNsingizi guests only.
We do not provide or rent fishing equipment, so please bring your own rod and bait.

Wildlife at iNsingizi

We have 17 recorded animal species at iNsingizi Lodge & Spa

Set in 350 hectares of unspoilt African bushveld, 831m above sea level, iNsingizi Lodge & Spa boasts a rich biodiversity within a compact area, enabling guests to view diverse game and birdlife at close quarters.

Up to 17 recorded animal species call iNsingizi home, amid varied topography and ecosystems/vegetation zones, ranging from cliff escarpments and flat plains to deep krantzes and ravines; and grasslands and scrub through to dense bush and woody glens.

  • Porcupines
  • Banded mongoose
  • Large grey mongoose
  • Deer
  • Antelope
  • Reedbuck
  • Kudu
  • Nyala
  • Eland
  • Bushbuck
  • Grey duiker
  • Blue duiker
  • Impala
  • Zebra
  • Blue wildebeest
  • Serval
  • Caracal
  • Jackal
  • Genet

Bird species at iNsingizi

Apalis
Bar-throated apalis Yellow-breasted apalis		Barbet
Black-collared barbet Red-fronted Tinkerbird Crested barbet		Batis
Cape batis Chin spot batis		Bee-Eaters
Little bee-eater
Bishop
Southern red bishop		Boubou
Southern boubou		Bulbul
Dark-capped bulbul Sombre greenbul Terrestrial brownbul Yellow-Bellied greenbul		Bunting
Golden-Breasted bunting
Bush Shrike
Grey-Headed bush shrike Orange-breasted bush shrike		Buzzard
Forest buzzard Jackal buzzard Steppe buzzard		Camaroptera
Green-backed camaroptera		Canary
Brimstone canary Cape canary Forest canary Streaky-headed canary Yellow-fronted canary
Cape White-EyeChats
African stone chat Mocking Cliff chat		Cisticola
Levaillants cisticola Neddicky Rattling cisticola Zitting cisticola		Cormorants
African darter Reed cormorant White breasted cormorant
Coucal Burchell’s coucalCranes
Grey-crowned (crested) crane		Cuckoo
Black cuckoo Common cuckoo Diederik cuckoo Jacobin cuckoo Klaas’s cuckoo Red-chested cuckoo		Cuckooshrike
Black cuckooshrike Grey cuckooshrike
Doves
Laughing dove Lemon dove Namaqua dove Red-eyed dove Tambourine dove		Dove & Pigeon
Ring-necked dove Emerald-spotted wood dove		Drongo
Fork-tailed drongo		Duck & Geese
African black duck White-faced whistling duck White-backed duck Yellow-billed duck Egyptian goose Spur-winged goose
Eagles
African crowned eagle African fish eagle Long-crested eagle Martial eagle		Eastern NicatorEgret
Western Cattle egret Great egret Little egret		Falcon
Lanner falcon Peregrine falcon
Firefinch
African firefinch Red-billed firefinch		Flufftail
Buff-Spotted flufftail Red-chested Flufftail		Flycatchers
African dusky-flycatcher African paradise-flycatcher Ashy flycatcher Blue-mantled crested-flycatcher Southern black-flycatcher		Francolin & Spurfowl
Coqui francolin Natal spurfowl Shelley’s francolin Swainson’s spurfowl Red-necked Spurfowl
Grebe
Little grebe		Guineafowl
Helmeted guineafowl		Harrier
African marsh-harrier		Hawks
African goshawk African Harrier-hawk Black sparrowhawk Little sparrowhawk
Heron
Black-headed heron Striated heron Grey heron Purple heron Hamerkop		Hoopoe
African hoopoe Common scimitar bill Green wood-hoopoe		Hornbill
Crowned hornbill Southern ground-hornbill		Indigobird
Dusky indigobird Village indigobird
Kestrels
Rock kestrel		Kingfisher
African pygmy-kingfisher Brown-hooded kingfisher Giant kingfisher Malachite kingfisher Pied kingfisher		Kites
Black-winged kite Yellow-billed kite		Lapwing
African wattled lapwing Blacksmith lapwing Crowned lapwing Black-winged lapwing
Longclaw
Yellow-throated longclaw		Mannikin
Bronze mannikin Red-Backed mannikin		Martin
Brown-throated martin Sand martin Rock Martin		Mousebird
Red-Faced mousebird Speckled mousebird
Narina TrogonNightjar
Fiery-necked nightjar		Oriole
Black-headed oriole		Ostrich
Common ostrich
Owl
Cape eagle-owl Spotted eagle owl		Pigeon
African-green pigeon African-olive pigeon Speckled pigeon		Pipit
African pipit Striped pipit Plain-backed pipit		Plover
Three-banded plover
Prinia
Tawny-flanked Prinia		Puffback
Black-Backed puffback		Quail
Common quail Kurrichane button quail		Robin Chats
Cape robin chat Red-capped robin chat White-browed scrub robin
Roller
European roller		Sparrow
Cape sparrow House sparrow Southern grey-headed sparrow Yellow-throated Bush sparrow		Spotted Thick-Knee (DikkopStarling
Black-Bellied starling Cape starling Common myna (Indian myna) Red-winged starling Violet-backed starling Wattled starling
Stork
African openbill African spoonbill White stork Woolly-necked stork		Sunbirds
Amethyst sunbird Collared sunbird Greater doubled collared sunbird Malachite sunbird Olive sunbird Scarlet-chest sunbird Southern doubled collared sunbird White-Bellied sunbird		Swallow
Barn swallow Lesser-striped swallow White-throated swallow Wire-tailed swallow		Swift
African-palm swift Common swift Little swift
Thrush
Cape rock thrush Kurrichane thrush Olive thrush		Tit
South black tit		Tshagra
Black-crowned Tchagra		Turaco
Knysna turaco Purple-crested turaco
Wagtail
African pied wagtail Cape wagtail		Warbler
African Yellow warbler Little rush-warbler Willow warbler Cape Grassbird Yellow-throated woodland warbler Barratt's warbler		Water Birds
African jacana African purple swamphen Black crake Common moorhen Red-Knobbed coot		Waxbill
Blue waxbill Common waxbill Grey waxbill Swee waxbill
Weavers
Cape weaver Dark-backed weaver Spectacled weaver Thick-billed weaver Eastern Golden weaver		Widowbird
Red-collared widowbird White-winged widowbird Pintailed whydah Fan-tailed widowbird		Woodpeckers
Cardinal woodpecker Golden-tailed woodpecker Olive woodpecker Red-throated wryneck

Eat at iNsingizi

Breakfast
Amandla Breakfast
R130pp		Lunch
Picnic Lunch (custom make your picnic)
R500 per couple  

Light Lunch (2 course)
R125.00pp  

Pub Grub (2 course)
R200.00pp		Dinner
Uhambo Dinner (3 Course)
R270pp

2021 Wedding Elopement Packages

OPTION AOPTION BOPTION COPTION D
Bridal Couple & 2 guestsBridal Couple & 6 guestsBridal Couple & 14 GuestsBridal Couple & 18 guests
1 bottle JC Le Roux3 bottles JC Le Roux5 bottles JC Le Roux7 bottles JC Le Roux
MidweekR3500R5000R8000R9000
Weekend / Public HolidayR4500R6000R9000R10 000

All the elopment package options include the following:

  • Bridal Suite (2 pax) – Bed & Breakfast : Use to get ready & for the evening
  • 3 course menu (Canapes, Main Course & Dessert) – 3 options provided. – We are happy to work within Dietary Requirements (Vegan, Vegetarian etc)
  • Jc Le Roux (Number depends on option selected)
  • Guests – NO accommodation (Number depends on option selected)
  • Flowers for Registration Table
  • Use of inhouse décor & Facilities
  • Non-Exclusive use of venue (Ceremony venue will be private for a 30min period)
  • Tea/Coffee/Juice
  • Use of music system (Depending on venue)

Extra Costs

  • Spa
  • Extra Accommodation
  • Different Menu Options other than the 3 that are part of the packages
  • Additional flowers, décor, candles etc
  • Bar
  • Exclusivity of venue
  • Vendors (Make up, Hair, photographer, DJ, Marriage Officer etc

BOOK YOUR WEDDING DATE AT INSINGIZI LODGE & SPA

Bush Chalet

Rates
DBB: R1200 per person
BB: R930 per person
Fullboard: R1400 per person

** Plus R200 surcharge for single person occupancy		Amenities
Bathroom Amenities
Shower only
Single Vanity
Ceiling Fan
Heater
Hair Dryer
Coffee/Tea Station
Veranda
Electric Blankets
2 x Single & 1 x King or 4 x Single

Treehouse

Rates
DBB: R1200 per person
BB: R930 per person
Fullboard: R1400 per person

** Plus R200 surcharge for single person occupancy		Amenities
Bathroom Amenities
Double Shower only
Single Vanity
Ceiling Fan
Heater
Hair Dryer
Coffee/Tea Station
Veranda
Electric Blankets
1 x King or 2 x Single

Hilltop Suites

Rates
DBB: R1400 per person
BB: R1130 per person
Fullboard: R1600 per person
** Plus R200 surcharge for single person occupancy		Amenities
Bathroom Amenities
Double Shower
Bath
Outdoor Shower
Double Vanity
Air-conditioner/Heater Unit
Hair Dryer
Coffee/Tea Station
Veranda
Electric Blankets
1 x King or 2 x Single

Stirling Guest House

Rates
1-8 pax: R425 per person
9-16 pax: R400 per person

Forest Chalet

Rates
DBB: R1200 per person
BB: R930 per person
Fullboard: R1400 per person

** Plus R200 surcharge for single person occupancy		Amenities
Bathroom amenities
Ceiling fan
Coffee/Tea maker
Hairdryer
Balcony
Shower only
Electric blankets
2 x Single & 1 x King or 4 x Single

Injabulo Mini Day Spa Packages

Ubuntu Facials

  • Lulu & Marula Purifying Facial 45min

Detox your skin to restore its natural balance , using fruit enzymes and sugar cane extract to speed up healing.

  • Lulu & Marula Nourishing Facial 45min

Replenish dull, tired and dehydrated skin with this nutrient rich facial. Using Marula oil full of antioxidants and omega to regenerate the skin.

Ngyibonga Massages

Body

  • Stress Relief Full Body Massage 45min

Healing hands massage the whole body for an overall stress relief.

  • De-Stress Back, Neck & Scalp massage 45min

A Massage designed to relieve all these tension areas.

Options ... add Hot river stones to the above massage treatments

  • Full Body Salt Glow 45min

A full body scrub to detox and refresh tired skin.

Hands & Feet

  • Foot & Leg Treatment 45min

A soak , scrub and heavenly massage.

  • Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

A scrub and massage to nourish and relax dry hardworking hands.

Aromatherapy Body Cocoon 90min

Choose from Soothing, Energizing or Calming aromatherapy blends to use to perform this full body salt and sugar scrub, body cocoon and aromatherapy oils rub.

iNsingizi Signature Treatment 90min

An all in one experience to hi-light all that is natural and healing at iNsingizi.
Foot  and back scrub, nourish and massage, hot stones, as well as a mini facial.

Injabulo Mini Day Spa Packages

Ubuntu Facials

  • Lulu & Marula Purifying Facial 45min

Detox your skin to restore its natural balance , using fruit enzymes and sugar cane extract to speed up healing.

  • Lulu & Marula Nourishing Facial 45min

Replenish dull, tired and dehydrated skin with this nutrient rich facial. Using Marula oil full of antioxidants and omega to regenerate the skin.

Ngyibonga Massages

Body

  • Stress Relief Full Body Massage 45min

Healing hands massage the whole body for an overall stress relief.

  • De-Stress Back, Neck & Scalp massage 45min

A Massage designed to relieve all these tension areas.

Options ... add Hot river stones to the above massage treatments

  • Full Body Salt Glow 45min

A full body scrub to detox and refresh tired skin.

Hands & Feet

  • Foot & Leg Treatment 45min

A soak , scrub and heavenly massage.

  • Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

A scrub and massage to nourish and relax dry hardworking hands.

Umama Day Spa Package

Foot & Leg Treatment 45min

De-Stress Back, Neck & Scalp Massage 45min

A Massage designed to relieve all these tension areas.

Option to add Hot river stones to the above massage treatment.

R900.00

Amandla Day Spa Package

iNsingizi Signature Treatment 90min

An all in one experience to highlight all that is natural and healing at iNsingizi. Foot and back scrub, nourish and massage, hot stones, as well as a mini facial.

Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

R1800

Uhambo Day Spa Package

Aromatherapy Body cocoon 90min

Choose from Soothing, Energizing or Calming aromatherapy blends to use to perform this full body salt and sugar scrub, body cocoon and aromatherapy oils rub.

Lulu & Marula Facial 45min

Replenish dull, tired and dehydrated skin with this nutrient rich facial. Using Marula oil full of antioxidants and omega to regenerate the skin.

Hand & Arm Treatment 45min  

Foot & Leg Treatment 45min

De-stress Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage 45min

R2800

Uhambo ikhaya Overnight Package

Aromatherapy Body Cocoon 90min

Choose from Soothing, Energizing or Calming aromatherapy blends to use to perform this full body salt and sugar scrub, body cocoon and aromatherapy oils rub.

Lulu & Marula Facial 45min

Detox your skin to restore its natural balance , using fruit enzymes and sugar cane extract to speed up healing
OR
Replenish dull, tired and dehydrated skin with this nutrient rich facial. Using Marula oil full of antioxidants and omega to regenerate the skin

Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

Foot & Leg Treatment 45min

De-stress back, neck & Shoulder massage 45min

A Massage designed to relieve all these tension areas.

R4000

Usuku Overnight Package

iNsingizi Signature Treatment 90min

An all in one experience to hi-light all that is natural and healing at iNsingizi. Foot  and back scrub, nourish and massage, hot stones, as well as a mini facial.

Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

R3000

Ukuhwalala Overnight Package

iNsingizi Signature Treatment 90min

An all in one experience to hi-light all that is natural and healing at iNsingizi. Foot and back scrub, nourish and massage, hot stones, as well as a mini facial.

Hand & Arm Treatment 45min

R2800

iNsingizi high tea menu options

  • Mini Cheese Cakes (1pp)
  • Brownies - we are famous for these delicious treats
  • Mini Pavlovas - filled with cream and seasonal fruit
  • Milk Tart
  • Lemon Meringue
  • Scones - no High Tea is complete without these!
  • Cupcakes various flavours and toppings
  • Lamingtons
  • Lemon cake
  • Almond tart
  • Sandwiches - a variety of fillings and breads
  • Sausage rolls (3pp)
  • Cheese puffs (3pp)
  • Bruschetta with toppings (2pp)
  • Chicken wings (3pp)
  • Samoosa (2pp)
  • Mini quiche - let us know your favorite
  • Mini Potato Rosti topped with cream cheese & smoked salmon
  • Cocktail sausages and mustard dip (3pp)

To make things simpler we have a couple of options for you to choose from.

The prices below also include tea, coffee and a glass of bubbly/orange juice on arrival.

Choose 8 from the list at R140pp

Choose 6 from the list at R110pp

Choose 4 from the list at R80pp

Minimum of 6 people, Booking essential.

Book high tea at iNsingizi now