The Lodges name  Ingwenya derives from the Zulu word for crocodile. It was quite logical to choose a name for our lodge indigenous to Zululand, in this first world heritage site of South Africa.

Ingwenya Lodge is situated on the outskirts of the residential area of St Lucia. The property borders the nature reserve with a view of both the sea and the estuary, a very unique privilege in St Lucia.

The surroundings are very peaceful.The hippos graze often at the entrance of the Lodge during the night. Small game frequently wanders on the premises and a rumor of a leopard in the area has been going around.

The self catering units are named after the five feeder rivers of the  St Lucia estuary: Mpate-, Nyalazi-, Hluhluwe-, Mzinene-, and Mkuze River and the Mfolozi that flows out to sea very close to the  St Lucia estuary.

Lots of outdoor activities available like deep-sea-fishing, tours to game reserves, boat trips on the estuary, whale watching, turtle tours, kayak safaris and a visit to the crocodile centre etc.