The Camp

Location: Ngala Private Reserve, Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Number of Rooms: 21

Ngala, meaning "lion" in Shangaan, is a private reserve with a direct, unfenced border with Kruger National Park. Ngala Safari Lodge is nested within a thicket of mopane and tamboti trees. The 20 thatched cottages and one family suite each feature comforts, such as air conditioning and room fans, along with en suite bathrooms that have bathtubs and showers. A central swimming pool offers respite from the heat of the day, and meals can be enjoyed in the open-air courtyard or the traditional boma. There is a children's program for young ones with three cottages allowing a child under 16 to share with parents, and the one family suite features a private plunge pool, personal mini-bar, indoor and outdoor showers and plenty of space to allow for your own personal family safari. The lodge also waives the single supplement for the first two singles in a booking, so it's an ideal spot for solo travelers as well.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with tub
• Shampoo, soap and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Air conditioning
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central pool
• In-room massage (extra cost)
• "Gym in a bag"
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Diner's, American Express)

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Designated as its own private reserve, Ngala directly borders Kruger National Park in South Africa's northeast. Wildlife is free to move between the national park and Ngala, as no fence separates the two, but you have the luxury of an exclusive 36,325 acres for only Ngala guests. You may see lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, white rhino, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, zebra, spotted hyena and more within the reserve. Both morning and afternoon wildlife drives are offered, along with those that last into the evening to search for elusive, nocturnal creatures. Seasonally walking safaris and bush walks are on offer as well.

Kruger National Park is a quintessential wildlife destination, featuring the Big Five and other big cats and large mammals. The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced in the area. Other typical sightings may include warthogs, baboons and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements.

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