Ngala has exclusive traversing rights over 14 780 hectares (36 506 acres) of Kruger's two million hectares (4 940 000 acres), one of the richest and most strategically important wildlife areas on the continent. The lodge is set on the banks of the Mapone riverbed and features antique-filled interiors and a timeless, unhurried atmosphere.

Chic and modern, the camp's guest areas overlook the Timbavati riverbed which draws much wildlife to its tree-lined banks. Next to a nearby waterhole is our intimate hide which allows you to see and photograph wildlife incredibly close-up. The irresistible blues of the pool merge with the contours of the riverbank. Surrounded by a timber deck, the pool is a perfect "waterhole" for you to relax and cool off in after a thrilling day on safari. As the day draws to a close, you can sit on the viewing deck above the Timbavati riverbed, drink in hand, and share your adventures. In the cool winter evenings, the open fireplaces are a magnet for convivial gatherings of guests. You are welcome to visit our well-stocked curio shop at nearby Ngala Game Lodge, which lies just 45 minutes away in the northern part of Ngala Private Game Reserve.

You can enjoy excellent game viewing encounters on the twice daily game drives in open Land Rovers. We offer both off-road and night game drives. Ngala offers prime sightings of big five game as well as numerous other species. On exciting night drives you will see nocturnal animals, adding a dramatic dimension to your safari.
Our knowledgeable guides and trackers will lead you on guided nature walks through the heart of the bush, revealing some of nature's most closely guarded secrets. You will have a chance to experience the African bushveld close-up as you tread past intriguing plants and spy more elusive, smaller creatures such as birds, reptiles, insects and tiny mammals. It is possible to fill every minute of your safari with a range of exciting activities including stargazing, stunning bird-watching opportunities, swimming in our sparkling pools, fairytale-like moonlit bush dinners and spectacular bush sundowners. At Ngala Tented Safari Camp, mouth-watering al fresco dinners are served on the impressive Timbavati riverbed, which is dry for most of the year. Enchanting islands of reeds are a bird-watcher's paradise. All activities are at no extra charge to Africa Safaris' guests. To further your interest in the African wilderness, Ngala has an extensive collection of wildlife books, magazines and videos.

Ngala experiences wet, hot summers and warm, dry winters with cool nights. Rainfall: It rains in the summer months from September to April in the form of late afternoon rain or evening thunderstorms. Annual average rainfall is 568mm. Winter months between May and August are dry. Temperature: Daytime summer temperatures are high and may soar above 36°C/97°F. Summer nights are usually warm. The winters have chilly nights and crisp early mornings (3°C/38°F is the minimum), but the days are fine and warm. Altitude: Ngala rests on the Lowveld plain at an altitude above sea level of from 418m to 520m.