Ngala

Meaning ‘lion’ in Shangaan, Ngala was the first private safari reserve to be incorporated in the world-famous Kruger National Park – the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. With exclusive traversing rights over 14 700 hectares (36 323 acres) of Kruger's game-rich wilderness, Ngala offers an extraordinary African wildlife safari experience.

Ngala Game Lodge

Ngala Game Lodge, a gracious, colonial-style safari lodge, is renowned for its superb accommodation. It provides an unbeatable family safari experience in the heart of the Kruger National Park.

The luxury accommodation consists of 20 thatched chalets and one luxurious Safari Suite. Each en-suite safari chalet features a private veranda and exudes a romantic ambience with nostalgic safari memorabilia. With its secluded position overlooking the Mopane riverbed, Ngala’s sophisticated Safari Suite boasts a spacious sitting room, elegant en suite bedroom, private deck, personal pool and exclusive safari vehicle.

The main thatched dining, bar and sitting areas are open to the African bushveld, and the large swimming pool looks out over a busy waterhole where elephants are frequently sighted. Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served in the candle- and lantern-lit courtyard or in the dramatic boma (outdoor dining area). Exceptional bush banqueting is enjoyed in spectacular settings in the African wilderness.

A conference room, able to accommodate 42 delegates, is available at Ngala Game Lodge.

Ngala Tented Safari Camp

Ngala Tented Safari Camp is situated only three kilometres (1.9 miles) from Orpen Gate – one of the major gateways into the world-famous Kruger National Park. This elegant safari camp is known for the sophisticated tented accommodation set in tranquil African bush surrounds.

The 6 luxurious tented suites each offer an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower and an intimate game viewing wooden deck. Overhead fans provide a welcome respite from the hot African days and the lodge’s contoured lap pool will beckon you for a refreshing dip.

Set on the banks of the great seasonal Timbavati River, Ngala Tented Safari Camp was built with a light footprint to minimise impact on the environment. Rated in numerous prestigious listings such as the US Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List”, it is a gracious camp with a contemporary feel and flamboyant styling. Guest areas feature retro pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s and beautiful timber decks which overlook the seasonal riverbed.

Private lunch platters of delicious cuisine can be enjoyed on the viewing decks or at the poolside. Exciting bush banquets in spectacular wilderness settings and theatrical alfresco dinners in the dry riverbed are an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy exciting twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by expert rangers and Shangaan trackers or guided, interpretive wilderness walks.

Children: Children are welcome at Ngala Private Game Reserve excluding Ngala Tented Safari Camp (for safety reasons).

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