Ngala Safari Lodge is situated in &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. A spectacular diversity of wildlife moves through this immense wilderness, including breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds and white rhino.
Ngala Safari Lodge boasts 20 classic thatched cottages and the spacious Family Suite. Each ensuite cottage, with private veranda, exudes a romantic colonial ambiance with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. The lodge also provides a swimming pool, safari shop, waterhole, outdoor dining area and offers a unique children's programme. Local wildlife in abundant throughout the Ngala Reserve, with multiple large prides of lions spending time nearby and wild dog moving throughout the reserve. Game drives in the private reserve allow guests to carefully travel off-road to track these amazing animals. Sharing an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, game drives are rich in wildlife big and small. For guests wanting a closer experience, specialised walking safaris and rhino notching experiences are available. Witness the darting of a rhino, and assist the veterinary team in notching the sleeping rhino's ear for research and security monitoring, before releasing it back into the wild. Ear notches enable researchers to correctly identify different individuals on the reserve.
Set in a private reserve, enjoy exclusive off-road wildlife tracking
Offers a unique rhino notching conservation experience
Perfect for families - children will experience bushcraft activities
The lodge pool is a popular waterhole for the wildlife
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20 cottages, 1 family suite
All ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
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This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Scenic Flights
Conservation Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experience
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Dean Clabrough, 23rd April 2021
holiday to
South Africa
The overall experience was amazing! Everything was well-coordinated and went according to plan. Great game viewing, great accommodation and the transfers between lodges went according to plan. Was very impressed with the meet and greet team - on arrival they helped me sort out a local sim card wh…
Our honeymoon was the trip of a lifetime! It was beyond our expectations, and we will remember this amazing trip forever. Traveling during the pandemic was interesting, and we had some last minute changes, but we also had some amazing upgrades and experiences that we would not have had otherwise. …
We absolutely loved this trip. The lodges were all fantastic and well located and our guide with Predators Safari Club always made us feel safe, cared-for and welcome. The experience of being on safari with so few other travelers was a once in a lifetime experience.
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20 cottages, 1 family suite
All ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Scenic Flights
Conservation Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experience
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
