Ngala Safari Lodge

Ngala Private Game Reserve
Ngala Safari Lodge is situated in Ngala Private Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Ngala was the first private game reserve to be incorporated into the national park and has exclusive traversing rights over 36,325 acres of game-rich wilderness that includes breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds and white rhino. With its name meaning lion in Shangaan, the local language, Ngala lives up to its promise, supporting several large prides of these powerful cats. Cheetah and African wild dog can also be spotted moving regularly through the reserve. Tucked under a canopy of mopane and tamboti trees, Ngala Safari Lodge boasts twenty classic thatched cottages and the spacious Family Suite which includes a private swimming pool. Each spacious en-suite cottage exudes a romantic colonial ambiance with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Creamy soft linen on curtained beds, soft tinted prints and etchings combine with the evocative smell of thatch to carry the classic safari atmosphere into your private cottage. Floor-to-ceiling glass…
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windows provide dazzling views of the surrounds and spacious private verandas offer the perfect setting to savor an exclusive dinner. The spectacular en-suite bathroom includes both an indoor and an outdoor shower. 

A sparkling swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil spa and a well-equipped fitness sala can be enjoyed in between game viewing adventures.  Hearty breakfasts and delicious lunches are served in the dappled shade of an enormous weeping boerbean tree. Upon returning from exhilarating evening drives, you are welcomed by Ngala’s warm, hospitable staff and a banquet set in the elegant candlelit courtyard or an African feast in the open air traditional boma. The Lodge’s spacious thatched bar, dining and sitting areas are open to the warm breezes of the inviting African bushveld. 

For the adventurous, consider experiencing the romance of Africa under a blanket of stars in the luxurious Ngala Treehouse, a remote, yet safe retreat in the middle of the reserve, far from Wi-Fi and artificial light. The treehouse features two sleep levels including a covered and weatherproof space with a king-size bed, hot running shower and flushing toilets. An elevated sleep-out platform allows you to slumber al fresco under a retractable screen. Enjoy sundowner drinks and snacks on the upper deck, a picnic and midnight treats. Completely off the grid, this treehouse promises luxury and comfort while offering the most exclusive wilderness experience.

AT A GLANCE

  • 20 classic air-conditioned safari cottages
  • Family suite with private pool and use of a private safari vehicle
  • Lodge pool and guest areas overlook private waterhole
  • Safari shop
  • Boma and elegant courtyard for open-air dining
  • Set in a 36,325 acre private game reserve
  • Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) private game reserve that shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
  • Early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall
  • Sensitive off-roading practices allow close-up game sightings
  • Interpretive bush walks
  • Massages available in-room or at the wellness center
  • All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities, laundry
  • Wi-Fi internet access in guest areas and cottages
  • 220v AC power

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2018 - TRAVEL & LEISURE #5 IN THE TOP 5 SAFARI LODGES IN AFRICA
  • 2018 - SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
  • 2012 - SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING LODGE AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
  • 2012 - RESORTS MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 PLACES TO STAY
  • 2012 - CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER 17TH GOLD ANNUAL LIST OF THE WORLD’S BEST PLACES TO STAY (AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST)
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