Ngala Tented Camp is situated in &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
The camp is situated only three kilometres (1.9 miles) from Orpen Gate, one of the main gateways into the world-famous Kruger Park and is set on the banks of the seasonal Timbavati River.
There is a great array and spectacular diversity of wildlife that moves through this wilderness, including breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds and white rhino. With its name meaning lion in Shangaan, the local language, Ngala lives up to its promise, supporting several large prides of these powerful cats. African wild dog can also be spotted moving through the reserve.
&Beyond Ngala was the first private game reserve to be incorporated into the Kruger National Park and has exclusive traversing rights over 14 700 hectares of game-rich wilderness. The reserve offers an intimate African wildlife experience, with game drives led by expert ranger and tracker teams.
Sensitive off-roading practices allow close-up game sightings, while walking safaris and bush walks are also offered.
In one of Africa’s most innovative conservation partnership agreements, the annual lease, traversing fees and a percentage of Ngala’s profits are paid to the National Parks Trust to further conservation projects throughout South Africa
Chic and contemporary, &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp is renowned for sophisticated tented accommodation in tranquil bush surrounds. It comprises nine luxurious tented suites set on raised platforms with lovely ensuite bathrooms, swirling overhead fans, air conditioning, electric blankets for winter and private wooden decks.
The overall essence is African, with warm, earthy tones used throughout.
Built on platforms, each tented suite is cleverly designed to blend into the riverside trees, minimising impact on the environment. Mature indigenous shade trees form a luxuriantly cool canopy overhead and elegant guest areas overlook the seasonal Timbavati River. The camp’s lap pool, which follows the contours of the riverbank, is perfect for idle afternoon game viewing, while a massage sala adds a touch of pure indulgence.
The food at Ngala is as individual and inventive as the camp itself. Private lunch platters are savoured on the viewing decks, at the poolside or on the lush lawn. Theatrical al fresco dinners in the dry riverbed are unforgettable
Speak to your Southern Routes reservations consultant if you would like more information on these options.
There are daily flights from Joburg and Nelspruit diretly to the Ngala Private game Reserve airstrip, followed by an easy drive to camp/lodge.
If you're driving from Johannesburg expect a six-hour drive with good roads and the whole trip can be done in a two-wheel drive vehicle
The Ngala Tented Camp has nine luxurious tented suites set on raised platforms. Each of the suites has outdoor showers, baths mounted on rough-hewn wooden bases, swirling overhead fans, air conditioning, electric blankets for winter and private wooden decks.Each tented suite is cleverly designed to blend into the riverside trees, minimising impact on the environment.
4-level treehouse features two sleep areas: level 3 is covered and weatherproofed, with a king-size bed, and level 4, a sleep out platform under a retractable awning. Completely off the grid, themed in luxury and exclusivity.
Surrounded by home comforts, a stocked bar and a selection of midnight and breakfast snacks.
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Cocooned in natural bush surrounds, this 4-level treehouse features two sleep areas: level 3 is covered and weatherproofed, with a king-size bed, and level 4, a sleep out platform under a retractable awning. Toast the sunset. Enjoy a starlit picnic dinner. You’re assured of an intimate wilderness experience, completely off the grid, themed in luxury and exclusivity.
Surrounded by home comforts, a stocked bar and a selection of midnight and breakfast snacks, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a lodge. However, your night at Ngala Treehouse is essentially an overnight wilderness experience that complements your stay either at &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp or Ngala Safari Lodge.
Set within the Ngala Private Game Reserve, 5 km from &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp: the reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, home to the Big Five and more species of large mammals than any other African game reserve. Ngala (meaning lion) lives up to its namesake, with the reserve supporting several large prides.
The Ngala Treehouse Experience, with its feather-light imprint, is a complete re-imagination of a sleep under-the-stars adventure… and its yours for the taking.
Please note, these are Subject to change without prior notice. The consultant will confirm all rates for you on booking.
It is suggested that you call Ngala Tented Camp ( +27 15 793 0169 ) as you pass through the Orpen Gate so that they can prepare for your arrival and also respond in the unlikely event that you have vehicle trouble. Mobile phone signal is poor inside the reserve. Should you require assistance, call the Camp or the emergency Southern Routes Number that was provided on your Booking Voucher
Nine spacious air conditionedsafari tents, Outdoor showers, Contoured lap pool, Safari Shop, Massage sala overlooking the river, Set in a 14 700 hectare private game reserve
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