Meaning 'lion' in Shangaan, Ngala was the first private safari reserve to be incorporated in the world-famous Kruger National Park - the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. With exclusive traversing rights over 14 700 hectares (36 323 acres) of Kruger's game-rich wilderness, Ngala offers an extraordinary African wildlife safari experience.
Conservation and Community Development Projects at Ngala Private Game Reserve
Expansion of Protected Areas in South Africa
Over the past decade, Ngala's annual lease fees have contributed over R20 million to the SANParks Trust. This has helped to finance to the expansion of the West Coast, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks which protect unique communities of plants and wildlife in some of the country's most important areas for biodiversity.
Conservation Lessons at Welverdiend
School children from the nearby Welverdiend community are given informative game drives and entertaining lessons which teach them about nature and demonstrate the value of ecotourism. Trained CC Africa rangers and trackers lead these lessons during off-peak times at the lodge.
Skills Development
Ngala has a programme to expose rural people with no previous work experience to participate in lodge operations. After an internship period of three months, these individuals are presented with a certificate which affords them employment opportunities in the industry.
Luxury Safari accommodation at Ngala Private Game Reserve
Comprising 20 thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms and private verandas and the luxurious Safari Suite overlooking the Mapone riverbed, Ngala Game Lodge exudes a romantic colonial ambience. The large sparkling swimming pool overlooks a natural riverine system.
Set on the banks of the great seasonal Timbavati River, six luxurious tented suites feature en suite bathrooms with spacious baths and outdoor showers. A lap pool merges with the contours of the riverbank - great for laid-back game viewing.
Ngala Private Game Reserve has received the Responsible Tourism Award in recognition of business improvements designed to benefit and sustain the local community.
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