&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge

&Beyond
Ngala Safari Lodge

Wildlife

  • High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
  • Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
  • Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
  • Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.

Game Drives

  • Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
  • Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
  • Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
  • Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
  • Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.

Activities & Facilities

  • Game drives
  • Guided bushwalks
  • Stargazing
  • Birdwatching
  • Waterhole
  • Ngala Treehouse
  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Open-air African Boma
  • Spa & Gym
  • Viewing deck
  • Bar & lounges

Highlights

  • A 5-star safari lodge from the acclaimed &Beyond collection.
  • 20 Luxury cottages and 1 Family Villa nestled under a canopy of Mopane and Tamboti trees.
  • 6 Luxury cottages are inter-leading to make up 3 family cottages.
  • A large rim-flow swimming pool with stunning views of a lively waterhole.
  • Man lodge areas overlook a beautiful natural riverine woodland.
  • Exceptional dining in a candlelit courtyard or a traditional open-air African boma beneath the stars.
  • Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.

Location

  • Located in the western region of the Greater Kruger and borders the Kruger National Park, Klaserie Game Reserve, Umbabat Game Reserve and Thornybush Game Reserve.
  • The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Getting There

  • Ngala private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
  • Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to Ngala Safari Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
  • Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or private airstrip: 60 minutes.
  • Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Ngala Safari Lodge take 2 hours.

Child Policy

  • Ngala Safari Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
  • Children under 6 years are not permitted on game drives unless a private vehicle is hired.
  • Children 0– 5 sharing with 1 or 2 adults stay complimentary.
  • Children 6 – 16 sharing with 1 or 2 adults, pay 50% of the adult rate.
  • Children 6 – 16 years in their own room – 1st child: adult rate, 2nd & 3rd child: 50% of adult rate.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
  • Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Rates

  • The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
  • Rates are charged per person, per night.
  • Single supplement of 50% applicable.
  • Rates displayed are valid to 11 January 2027.

Special Offers

  • 15% off for +6 nights stays.
  • 20% off for +8 nights stays.
  • Long stay discount exclude Jun – Aug.
  • Honeymoon offer: One of the partners receives a 50% discount off the accommodation.
  • Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage.
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