The Camp

Location: Ngala Private Reserve, Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Number of Tents: 9

Ngala Tented Camp features just nine canvas tents within its own private game reserve that flows into Kruger National Park. Each of the luxurious tented suites sits on a raised wooden platform along a seasonal riverbed where you may witness elephant or impala traipsing along while you enjoy your morning cup of tea on your private veranda. The tents each feature air conditioning and en suite bathrooms with free-standing bathtubs and private outdoor showers. Wooden floors and furniture and fine linens provide you comfort in an otherwise wild land. The main areas of camp are spacious, but intimate, all overlooking the seasonal river. It's always possible to spot animals right from camp. Parafin lanterns at dusk and twilight create a sense of romance and elegance. Meals can be enjoyed in the main open-air dining area or on your own private deck. A swimming pool is ideal for a dip between activities.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with tub and outdoor shower
• Shampoo, soap and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Air conditioning
• Mini bar
• Tea/coffee in room
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central pool
• Massage treatments (extra cost)
• "Gym in a bag"
• Wi-Fi in room and 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

Ngala Private Game Reserve is situated within Kruger National Park and surrounded by an unfenced border, allowing animals to move uninhibited between the two. The camp enjoys over 36,000 acres of land exclusively for its own wildlife drives and walks. Particularly known for great elephant, buffalo and rhino, Ngala also has a resident pack of wild dog, and cheetah and leopard are often encountered. Blue wildebeest, kudu, zebra, warthog, spotted hyena, hippo and more animals can be viewed here. Early morning wildlife drives reveal activity among predators before the heat of the day sets in. Elephant and buffalo are often seen in large herds grazing along the reed beds of the Timbavati River. Predators tend to hunt in the late afternoon, evening and twilight hours of the day when the temperatures are cool and they have the advantage of night vision. Night wildlife drives and walks with armed guides are unique activities while at Ngala.

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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