South Africa Camps & Lodges
andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
A private concession tucked inside South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park, &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve offers raw wildlife encounters with all the soul of a classic safari. With exclusive traversing rights across 14,700 hectares (36,324 acres) of unspoilt wilderness, this is a safari of rare intimacy. No fences. No other vehicles. Just you, your guide and tracker, and nature in its truest form.
Spacious and steeped in character, Ngala Safari Lodge blends vintage safari charm with heartfelt South African hospitality. From starlit boma dinners to poolside cocktails with elephants, every detail invites you to feel entirely at home in the wild.
WHY CHOOSE NGALA SAFARI LODGE?
• Perfect for families, groups, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, first-time and repeat travellers
• Twice-daily game drives, bush walks and walking safaris
• Big Five private game reserve that shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
• Later afternoon / evening game drives that continue after nightfall
• Sensitive off-roading practices allow close-up game sightings
• Guest areas overlook private waterhole
• WILDchild children’s programme
• 3 family cottages as well as a two-bedroom Family Suite, with its own swimming pool, as well as a dedicated vehicle and ranger / tracker team, offers an exclusive family getaway.
Ngala Safari Lodge questions
How well does the lodge handle families?
Unusually well. There are three family cottages plus a two-bedroom Family Suite with its own swimming pool, a dedicated vehicle and its own ranger and tracker team, which effectively gives a family a private safari. The WILDchild children's programme is included in the rate.
Can you watch game without leaving the lodge?
The guest areas overlook a private waterhole, and elephants regularly appear while guests are at the pool. Evenings run to boma dinners under the stars, so a good deal of the day can be spent within the lodge and still feel like a safari.
What are drives like on the concession?
Ngala is a private concession inside Kruger with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares, no fences and no other operators' vehicles. Late afternoon drives continue after nightfall, and sensitive off-roading brings you close to sightings. Bush walks and walking safaris run too. Rates start from ZAR 18,900 per person per night.
Activities
Ngala Safari Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Jan 2026- 10 Jan 2027 | Cottage | ZAR 18900 |
| 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2028 | Cottage | ZAR 20800 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ngala Safari Lodge rates include:
• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives
• Laundry
• Safari activities (twice-daily game drives)
• Local community visit
• One hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• VAT
• Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
• SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay)
• Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist
• Area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist
Ngala Safari Lodge questions
How well does the lodge handle families?
Unusually well. There are three family cottages plus a two-bedroom Family Suite with its own swimming pool, a dedicated vehicle and its own ranger and tracker team, which effectively gives a family a private safari. The WILDchild children's programme is included in the rate.
Can you watch game without leaving the lodge?
The guest areas overlook a private waterhole, and elephants regularly appear while guests are at the pool. Evenings run to boma dinners under the stars, so a good deal of the day can be spent within the lodge and still feel like a safari.
What are drives like on the concession?
Ngala is a private concession inside Kruger with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares, no fences and no other operators' vehicles. Late afternoon drives continue after nightfall, and sensitive off-roading brings you close to sightings. Bush walks and walking safaris run too. Rates start from ZAR 18,900 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome to Ngala Safari Lodge.
Ngala Safari Lodge questions
How well does the lodge handle families?
Unusually well. There are three family cottages plus a two-bedroom Family Suite with its own swimming pool, a dedicated vehicle and its own ranger and tracker team, which effectively gives a family a private safari. The WILDchild children's programme is included in the rate.
Can you watch game without leaving the lodge?
The guest areas overlook a private waterhole, and elephants regularly appear while guests are at the pool. Evenings run to boma dinners under the stars, so a good deal of the day can be spent within the lodge and still feel like a safari.
What are drives like on the concession?
Ngala is a private concession inside Kruger with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares, no fences and no other operators' vehicles. Late afternoon drives continue after nightfall, and sensitive off-roading brings you close to sightings. Bush walks and walking safaris run too. Rates start from ZAR 18,900 per person per night.
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