Ngala Safari Lodge - The Details
Ngala Safari Lodge sits in the shade under a canopy of mopane and tamboti trees in the Northern Parts of the Timbavati Game Reserve. The 24 classic thatched cottages, each air-conditioned and with a private veranda, exude a romantic colonial ambience with nostalgic
safari memorabilia throughout. The gracious Safari Suite offers guests a spacious sitting room, private swimming pool, and some added privacy.
The Lodge is perfect for families due to its affordable price and larger size. The larger size of the camp means that honeymooners and those seeking a more private safari should look at
Ngala Tented Camp further South in the Reserve. large swimming pool overlooks a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers and elephants often visit the pool during the peak fo the dry season to try and quench their thirst. Breakfasts and lunches featuring fresh pan-African flavours are served in the shade of an enormous weeping boerbean tree.
On returning from evening game drives, guests are welcomed by Ngala’s staff to a banquet in the courtyard, or to an African feast around the blazing boma fire. The Lodge’s thatched dining, bar and sitting areas are open to the warm breezes of the inviting African bushveld.
From our experience, during the summer months the foliage becomes very dense in this part of the reserve and a lack of roads through vast wilderness areas makes game viewing very tricky. The best time to visit is in the latter part of the dry season when water is scarce and the vegetation is at its lowest.
Ngala Treehouse - The Details
Recently added, Ngala Tented Camp also now offers the option for a special night under the stars, cocooned in the wilderness, deep into the reserve. Ngala Treehouse is a luxurious sleep-out, two-storeyed platform that allows you to indulge in the wild without any WI-FI or artificial lights.
Watch the stars as the glisten in the sky and listen to the sound of lions roaring as you enjoy a sundowner on the upper deck of your platform before a picnic dinner. Secluded and completely off the grid, Ngala Tree House is equipped with a king sized bed, hot running shower and flushing toilets allowing you to still enjoy your creature comforts whilst staying overnight completely immersed in nature.
Ngala Safari Lodges combines perfectly with &Beyond's
Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sands. Also set up for families and larger groups, the habitat variation between the two areas will give you a great safari experience.
After you safari in the Greater Kruger, a typical South Africa itinerary would see you head down to Cape Town. We generally recommend a mimimum of three nights in the city, yet if you can stay longer, you will not be disappointed!
There is so much to do in
Cape Town, from exploring the V&A Waterfront's many bars, restaurants and shops to Cape Towns beautiful surroundings which include the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain. There is something for families, groups and honeymooners alike.
Whether you decide to stay at Ngala for an extended period or choose to combine it with another camp, make sure you contact one of our Africa experts to find out what deals you can take advantage
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