South Africa Camps & Lodges
andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp, Ngala Private Game Reserve, South Africa
A Luxury Tented Camp 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.
Set beneath a canopy of riverine trees, Ngala Tented Camp is an intimate safari retreat along the seasonal Timbavati River. Elevated guest areas, a rim-flow swimming pool, wellness spa, fitness centre and lantern-lit dining spaces overlook the riverbed, where wildlife often passes by. For couples, honeymooners and those drawn to the quieter side of adventure, this is where the wild settles in.
WHY CHOOSE NGALA TENTED CAMP?
- Perfect for couples, big cat lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, nature lovers, repeat travellers
- The thrill of canvas with the ultimate in natural luxury
- Beautiful views of the Timbavati River
- Romantic riverbed dinners
- Big Five private game reserve
- Intimate wildlife encounters
- Sensitive off-roading practices
- Twice-daily game drives, bush walks and walking safaris
- The romance of canvas combined with simple sophistication
- Exhilarating Big Five wildlife sightings, with night drives and walking safaris
- Massage sala overlooking the Timbavati River
Staying at Ngala Tented Camp
Who does this camp suit best?
It leans towards couples and honeymooners, and towards anyone drawn to the quieter side of a safari. The camp is small and under canvas, set beneath riverine trees along the seasonal Timbavati River, with lantern-lit dining and romantic dinners laid out in the riverbed itself.
What does the private concession mean for game viewing?
Ngala is a private concession within Kruger National Park with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares. There are no fences and no other operators' vehicles, so sightings are shared only with your own guide and tracker. Twice-daily game drives, night drives and walking safaris all run from camp.
What is there at camp between drives?
Guest areas are elevated over the riverbed, where game often passes, and there is a rim-flow swimming pool, a wellness spa with a massage sala looking onto the Timbavati, and a fitness centre. Rates start from ZAR 26,000 per person per night and cover meals, house drinks, laundry and twice-daily drives.
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Ngala Tented Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Tent | ZAR 26000 |
| 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2028 | Tent | ZAR 29500 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ngala Tented Camp 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
Staying at Ngala Tented Camp
Who does this camp suit best?
It leans towards couples and honeymooners, and towards anyone drawn to the quieter side of a safari. The camp is small and under canvas, set beneath riverine trees along the seasonal Timbavati River, with lantern-lit dining and romantic dinners laid out in the riverbed itself.
What does the private concession mean for game viewing?
Ngala is a private concession within Kruger National Park with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares. There are no fences and no other operators' vehicles, so sightings are shared only with your own guide and tracker. Twice-daily game drives, night drives and walking safaris all run from camp.
What is there at camp between drives?
Guest areas are elevated over the riverbed, where game often passes, and there is a rim-flow swimming pool, a wellness spa with a massage sala looking onto the Timbavati, and a fitness centre. Rates start from ZAR 26,000 per person per night and cover meals, house drinks, laundry and twice-daily drives.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 12 years and older welcome to Ngala Tented Camp.
Staying at Ngala Tented Camp
Who does this camp suit best?
It leans towards couples and honeymooners, and towards anyone drawn to the quieter side of a safari. The camp is small and under canvas, set beneath riverine trees along the seasonal Timbavati River, with lantern-lit dining and romantic dinners laid out in the riverbed itself.
What does the private concession mean for game viewing?
Ngala is a private concession within Kruger National Park with exclusive traversing rights over 14,700 hectares. There are no fences and no other operators' vehicles, so sightings are shared only with your own guide and tracker. Twice-daily game drives, night drives and walking safaris all run from camp.
What is there at camp between drives?
Guest areas are elevated over the riverbed, where game often passes, and there is a rim-flow swimming pool, a wellness spa with a massage sala looking onto the Timbavati, and a fitness centre. Rates start from ZAR 26,000 per person per night and cover meals, house drinks, laundry and twice-daily drives.
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