Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala is the only private game reserve to be incorporated into the two-million-hectare Kruger Park in a unique partnership which sees Conservation Corporation Africa meticulously managing the guest experience, yielding a share of revenues for the state conservation agency.The combination of habitats at Ngala attracts not only herds of elephant, but an abundance of buffalo, white rhino, giraffe and antelope, while Africa's great cats - lion, leopard and cheetah - follow silently in their tracks. The vast terrain enables the wide-ranging and rare wild dog to thrive, whilst elusive nocturnal animals include the armadillo-like pangolin and the African wildcat.Ngala will immerse you in the romance and style of a bygone era. Antique furniture, precious rugs, silver placing and cut-glass crystal grace the central living area, as well as the 20 air-conditioned bush cottages and blissful Safari Suite. The finesse of the decor is matched by the fine cuisine and the skill of the rangers and the trackers who introduce you to the big game of Africa.
Secluded in the Kruger National Park, where the savannah blurs into Mopane woodlands, Ngala supports a remarkable assemblage of wildlife. An ideal family safari lodge.
Rates on request
Accommodation
Three meals daily
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
Teas and coffees
Scheduled safari activities
Refreshments on game drives
Nature walks (1 hour) accompanied by experienced armed trackers, subject to availability (N/A at Madikwe)
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Laundry
VAT
Telephone calls
Safari shop purchases
Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits, and cigars
Transfers to and from the lodge
Gratuities
Adventures at Phinda Private Game Reserve
Government levy/bed levy
Conservancy or Park Entrance Fees (where applicable)
Landing fees (where applicable)
Note:
4 day walking safari available upon request & subject to availability. Accommodation is in spacious en suite tents with comfortable beds, soft pillows and duvets, hot bucket showers and flush w.c.
Secluded in leafy woodlands, Ngala's guest areas include a spacious thatched sitting, bar and dining area with impressive open fireplaces, shaded swimming pool and sundecks overlooking a busy waterhole. Dinner is served either in the traditional African boma (reeded enclosure) or in the romantic lantern-lit courtyard. The lodge has a well-stocked craft gallery.
Scheduled flights: - ±1 hour 15 minutes Daily SA Express from Johannesburg International Airport to Eastgate Airport - ±1 hour 15 minutes Daily SA Express from Cape Town International Airport to Eastgate AirportCharter flights: - Federal Air - daily flight from Johannesburg International Airport to Ngala airstripRoad transfers: - 45 minutes drive from Ngala airstrip to Ngala Game Logde - ±60 minutes drive from Eastgate Airport to Ngala Game LodgeSelf-drive: - ±5 hours from Johannesburg to Ngala Game Lodge
Children are welcome. Regretfully children 5 and younger cannot participate in the regular game-drives and children under the age of 12 cannot participate in bush walks. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game-drives at the lodge Manager's discretion. An extra bed can be arranged for a child 11 and younger sharing its parent's room. Special activities including family game drives, activity books and frog safaris! Meals and menus are also specially arranged.
20 air-conditioned cottages Each cottage has en suite bath, shower, twin hand basins, w.c and intimate veranda. There is one luxurious Safari Suite with en suite bathroom, separate sitting room, additional w.c, outdoor shower, large deck/veranda and private swimming pool.