andbeyond ngala safari lodge

AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge is located within the Timbavati Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park of South Africa.

The magic of Africa comes alive in the elegant AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, a timeless safari lodge ideally positioned on a private concession inside the highly acclaimed Kruger National Park.

Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers not only one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world but also offers an intimate one due to our exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land.

Safaris are led by expert AndBeyond-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, and more.

Accommodation at AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in Timbavati:

Tucked under a canopy of mopane and Tamboti trees, AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge boasts 20 Classic thatched cottages, including three Family Cottages with interleading rooms, and the spacious Family Suite.

Each of the spacious and classic ensuite cottages exudes a romantic ambiance with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.

Family Cottages can accommodate two adults and two children, while the gracious Family Suite also accommodates two adults and two children but includes access to a private swimming pool and the use of a private vehicle.

The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives.

Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.

Enjoy a variety of activities such as twice-daily game drives with intimate wildlife encounters, interpretive bush walks, a rhino-notching conservation experience, or even a tailor-made private safari suited for your needs.

While staying with us, why not spoil yourself and your partner with a magical night in our dreamy sleepout under the stars, in the AndBeyond Ngala Treehouse Experience?

Safari’s at AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in Timbavati:

Think safari and you’re likely to conjure up adventure-filled fantasies of game drives through pristine African wilderness, encountering magnificent wildlife such as elephants, lions, or buffalo along the way.

South Africa plays host to an amazing array of wildlife sanctuaries; however, the iconic destination of the Kruger National Park takes pride of place as one of the world’s most renowned safari havens.

A game drive here promises an exceptional experience.

AndBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned wildlife sanctuary, which also happens to be one of the biggest game reserves in the world.

A spectacular diversity of wildlife moves through this immense wilderness, including breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds, and white rhino.

With its name meaning lion in the local language Shangaan, the Ngala experience lives up to its promise, supporting several large prides of these powerful cats.

African wild dogs can also be spotted moving through the reserve.

Ngala Private Game Reserve has exclusive traversing rights on 14 700 hectares (36 000 acres) of wilderness land, which means our guests can explore the reserve on foot, free from the constraints of roads and vehicles, go on a night drive, or sensitively go off-road enabling you to get closer to wildlife.

Set off in search of the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino) as well as an array of other fascinating creatures such as wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, and a plethora of bird species.

Game drives accommodate a maximum of six guests and include refreshment stops along the way that allow you to stretch your legs and admire your breathtaking location.

Your guide has been expertly trained on the intricacies of the reserve and its surrounds, offering interesting anecdotes along your journey.

This adventure offers the perfect introduction to South Africa’s wildlife and is a must for first-time safari-goers.

Twice daily safari game drives are included in your rate when staying at one of the lodges at Ngala Private Game Reserve.

Guided Bush Walks at AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in Timbavati:

For those looking for an active thrill beyond the excitement of Big Five sightings on a game drive vehicle, a guided bush walk offers an opportunity to connect with the African bush, and learn about the fascinating fauna and flora of Ngala Private Game Reserve.

Embark on an adventure where your feet tread in the tracks of Africa’s wild inhabitants, your nostrils fill with the scent of crushed wild grasses as you push through the bush and all six senses reawaken as Africa touches you and you touch Africa.

At one with nature, discover a range of natural wonders in the company of your experienced, walking safari guide.

Learn how to track, seeing how close you can come to smaller games like Impala or Nyala Antelope without them being aware of your presence.

Smell and taste wild herbs, learn their traditional uses, and explore the smaller marvels of the bush, from the magnificent tapestry of a spider’s web to the microscopic world of the dung beetle.

Getting to AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in Timbavati:

Location:

Ngala Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary and one of the biggest game reserves in the world.

The park is in the north-east of South Africa, in the eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Getting to Ngala:

Federal Air offers daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg and Nelspruit to Ngala Private Game Reserve.

Connect Ngala Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Phinda Private Game Reserve, and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

There are daily Airlink flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport, which are then followed by a two-hour road transfer.

It is a six-hour drive from Johannesburg, on very good roads, in a two-wheel-drive vehicle.

Please contact us for recommended self-drive routes.