Ngala Safari Lodge

Overview

Ngala Private Game Reserve occupies a scenic spot on the border of the Kruger National Park, a 15 000 hectare range of some of the most amazing wildlife spotting opportunities anywhere in Africa. As one of the first concessions to be officially incorporated into the exclusive greater Kruger National Park, it enjoys otherwise unheard of traversing rights to this spectacular area. With first class luxury facilities, a minimum impact contruction, and a genuine sense of the adventure native to the Kruger, Ngala is a stunning safari getaway that is second to none.

Ngala, the shangaan term for “lion”, is also the name given to this romantic safari lodge, at home in an area made famous by regular sightings of black and white rhino, elephant, buffalo, wild dog and buck. A peaceful holiday destination, it takes heavy hints from the colonial style of decoration long since lost to most lodges – softly lit, bold wooden finishings, courtyards and thatched bomas under which dinner is served – these are some of the elements which make up the character of this rich and colourful lodge.

Ngala Luxury Lodge is a fantastic destination for honeymooners or couples seeking the intimacy and romance synonymous with lodges such as this.A place where time slows down, it offers the luxury of a leisurely pace, ideal to reconnect and renew relationships among families, as well as grow friendships between the children and land, animals and people of Africa.

Children’s Program
Ngala Safari Lodge WILDchild programme, designed especially for children visiting our safari lodges and camps in Africa, is filled with fun, interactive activities that offer opportunities to learn and discover new experiences and cultures. Deeply rooted in the love for the African bush, it not only creates a series of unforgettable moments for the whole family but forges strong bonds between our young guests, our planet and its people.

Accommodation

Ngala Lodge boasts twenty thatched cottages, each complete with an en-suite bathroom and private veranda.

The luxury Safari Suite has its own en-suite bathroom, viewing deck, a personal pool and exclusive use of a safari vehicle.

Wildlife

Ngala Game Reserve proudly boasts its own Big Five residents, as well as blue wildebeest, and Burchell’s zebra, impala, hippo, giraffe, duiker and kudu. Added to this are the 260 species of bird, including Woodland Kingfisher, Marico Sunbird, and Spotted-backed Weaver.

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Children
Children are welcome at Ngala Safari Lodge.
Children 0-5 years of age, sharing with 1 or 2 adults stay free of charge .
Children 6 -16 years of age, sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay 50% of adult rate .
Children 0-5 years of age are not permitted on game drives or nature walks .
Children 6-12 years of age are permitted on game drives at Lodge Manager’s discretion .
Childminders are available but must be booked on the day of arrival.

Excludes:
conservancy or park fees and landing fees.

Directions

Self-dive instructions:
From Johannesburg 

Take the N12/N4 through Witbank, then later left onto the R540 to Belfast (opposite the Engen Fuel Station),in Belfast, turn right towards Dullstroom and Mashishing (Lydenburg). In Mashishing (Lydenburg) look out for the information boards directing you to the R36 to Ohrigstad, follow the signs to R36 Ohrigstad, Hoedspruit or Tzaneen. It is marked 47 km to Ohrigstad as you leave Mashishing. Stay on the R36. Pass through Ohrigstad, later over the beautiful Abel Erasmus Pass through the JG Strydom tunnel, following the signs to Hoedspruit.
Once in Hoedspruit, drive straight through town, over the railway line bridge. Turn right at the stop street onto the R40 to Klaserie, after approximately 7km turn left at the Timbavati/ East Gate sign, and sign in at the security boom and continue straight for about 17km ,you will cross the Klaserie River and check in the Timbavati Control Gate.

At the Timbavati gate, sign the visitor’s book and pay R140.00 road levy per vehicle (plus R30 for a trailer).
Please note: an additional R190.00 (1 Jan – 29 Feb) or R200.00 (1 Mar – 31 Dec) conservation fee (per person) is now payable at the gate (these rates can only be confirmed at time of reservation and are (subject to change). Follow the road for about 13 km until you reach a big right turn. There is a stone marker indicating that Ngala Safari Lodge is 14.5 km to the right .The road is gravel from here after about 6km turn left and continue straight for about 7km.
There are 2 sandy rivers to cross,quicker is better than slower. At the top of the hill, follow the Ngala sign on the right for another 2 km to the Lodge.