Ngala Private Game Reserve
Managed by &Beyond, Ngala boasts exclusive traversing rights on almost 15 000 hectares of bush. It is well known for its high densities of elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as sightings of the rare Wild Dogs and the generally elusive Leopard.
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Facilities & Services
- Secluded in leafy woodlands, Ngala’s guest areas include a spacious thatched sitting, bar and dining area with impressive open fireplaces.
- Swimming pool and sundecks overlooking a busy waterhole.
- Twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles and nature walks on the reserve are included in the rate.
- The excellent game viewing experience is complemented by other activities such as stargazing, birdwatching and moonlit riverbed dinners and bush sundowners (weather permitting).
Bars & Restaurants
Dinner is served either in the traditional African boma (wood reeded enclosure) or in the romantic lantern-lit courtyard.
Overview
Ngala offers one of the best game experiences in the Kruger and is ideal for families with older children wishing to do a proper bush safari. Accommodation ranges from Family Quad rooms to the luxurious Safari Suite with private vehicle. Please note that although children of all ages are welcome there is a minimum age of 6 on the main game drives.
Looking after younger guests
- Welcome pack on arrival.
- Children of all ages can participate in the ‘Planet Manager’ programme.
Children’s Meals
Bespoke meals on request
Babysitting & Supervised activities
Babysitters during game drives can be arranged with prior notice (cost may apply).
Rangers and staff will assist in keeping the children busy between drives with bug hunts and cookie making!
Safety
Please note the Camp is unfenced.
Rooms Types
20 air conditioned cottages feature ensuite bathrooms and intimate verandas. One luxurious Safari Suite also offers a separate sitting room,outdoor shower, large deck/veranda, swimming pool and private safari vehicle for those seeking exclusivity.
Family
- Up to 2 children under the age of 12 can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in some Family Chalets.
- The Safari Suite provides ideal family accommodation for those travelling with a child under 6 or seeking a private vehicle for a totally flexible family safari experience.
Rates
Low Season rates are from £315 per adult sharing on an All Inclusive Basis (all meals, house drinks, game drives and laundry).
Family
- Children under age 6 stay free of charge.
- Children aged 6 – 16 years sharing with parents pay 50% of the adult rate.
- First child in own room pays adult sharing rate and subsequent children charged at child rates.
- Rates for the Safari Suite on application.
Special Offers
- Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2 at Ngala Safari Lodge for stays Sunday – Thursday (Valid 15th November – 20th December).
- Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 all throughout 2012
In one of Africa’s most innovative conservation partnership agreements, an annual lease, traversing fee and percentage of Ngala’s profits is paid to the National Parks Trust to further conservation projects throughout South Africa.
&Beyond also implements a comprehensive Conservation Strategy focusing on issues such as minimal environmental impact at their lodges and sustainable community development. The Africa Foundation was founded in 1992, and has since built up a highly successful track record in empowering and enriching communities in and around the company’s conservation areas.

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by Richard Turner on Wed Feb 09 23:13:45 +0000 2011
What a great place. We loved everything about it. The staff were amazing, the food fantastic, great safari, saw the Big Five and loads more. Had our own butler, Patrick, the nicest person I have ever met and we wanted to bring him home! What a great place to celebrate the New Year, amazing.
by Joan Bate on Fri Sep 03 22:15:07 +0000 2010
At Ngala staff did everything possible to make our stay memorable. There were lovely little touches like the surprise lamp-lit meal for two on our own patio, the cocktails in the wild and the African singers who entertained us after our meal one evening.