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.

This exquisite lodge covers 14 000 ha in the Timbavati region of the Kruger National Park, on the border of the Northern Province and is 53 km from Eastgate Airport.

Guests may enjoy exhilarating Walking Safaris tracking rhino, elephant bulls and buffalo herds on foot during exciting morning walks and viewing nocturnal predators on informative night game-drives. Led by specialist rangers, safety is the highest priority.
Accommodation is in four spacious safari tents with en suite facilities.

Ngala Private Game Reserve is host to an exclusive Safari Lodge, luxurious Tented Safari Camp and wilderness Walking Safari Camp, all offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush.

Ngala comprises of three distinct habitats, which offer an incredible diversity of game.

It boasts the Big Five, Superlative lion and leopard viewing, Buffalo herds of over 300 individuals, huge elephant herds, endangered African wild dog regularly den in the reserve
superb birdwatching, includes abundance of raptors, owls and savanna birds and a diversity of habitats.

Ngala's offers a number of specialist safaris for discerning guests: 

Experience the thrill of tracking animals on foot in Ngala’s extraordinary wilderness, accompanied throughout by an armed specialist ranger and Shangaan tracker team.

And observe Ngala’s famous leopards with a specialist ranger/tracker team, staying out all night if necessary! Guests on this Specialist Safari have the opportunity of capturing these magnificent animals on film and video.

Rates are per person, per night, sharing

Safari Lodge, from R2100

Tented Safari Camp, from R4795

Rates are inclusive of Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees,Two scheduled game-drives daily in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced Ranger and Tracker, Interactive bush walks (one hour) accompanied by our experienced armed Trackers, House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water
Laundry service, Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance, VAT / Taxes.

Please note that all rates are subject to change without prior notice and are subject to availability.  The rates may change for various reasons (e.g. rate of exchange fluctuation) and from season to season, and the above prices are to be used as an approximate indication only.

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