Parks: Timbavati

Ngala Game Lodge, Timbavati

Courtesy of Cons Corp Africa

Ngala - "Place of the Lion" - is the only private safari lodge secluded within the 2 million hectare Kruger National Park, one of the continent's richest wildlife areas. Situated in the Orpen region along the banks of the Timbavati River where the savanna blurs into the Mopane woodlands, Ngala supports a remarkable assemblage of wildlife. Guests are thrilled by close encounters with large breeding herds of elephant and an abundance of buffalo, white rhino, giraffe and antelope, while Africa's great cats - leopard, cheetah and large prides of lion make their silent regal passage. Ngala will immerse you in the romance and style of a bygone era. Antique elegance and personalised service are the hallmarks of this beautiful lodge, from where unforgettable journeys of discovery are led by skilled rangers and trackers, before returning to great African feasts in the heart of the bush or around the boma fire.

The first 3-way partnership between state (Kruger National Park)
NGO (South African Nature Trust Foundation) and private sector (CC Africa)
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Accommodation:
20 air-conditioned double bush cottages with en-suite bathroom, 1 Safari Suite with private deck and plunge pool
Location:
140000 hectares in the Timbavati region of the Kruger National Park
Primary attractions:
Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, White Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Wild Dog & Kudu