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andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge

5.0 of 5
Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge
19 May 2013 -
marcusandgriffin
16 May 2013 -
katej150
 
 
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NYC
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43 reviews 43 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This place is completely great. I wish I could go back. The food is excellent - everything is made fresh. Ngala is a great choice for vegetarians – there is an entirely separate vegetarian menu although except for dinner you do not really need it as there are plenty of choices for salads and things at lunch. I liked it... More

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LANCASTER
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Ngala is such a homely lodge. The staff are extremely attentive to your every need. The food was plentiful and lovely. The lodges are lush. Super bathrooms, comfortable beds. The guide, Dyke was excellent. He got us so close to every animal we wished for. At one point we were in the middle of a herd of 20+ elephants. Amazing.... More

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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We had a wonderful safari experience here. The highlight was our ranger, Andrew Nicholson.Andrew our ranger at Ngala was just a knowledgable young man and really seemed to want to and provide a completely perfect experience. His love for wildlife, astronomy, photography and mostly people was so evident. When we left Ngala we only wished we could take him with... More

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Ardsley on Hudson, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Expensive, but a real treat IF you like the exclusive feel of a private game reserve- getting up at 5 each day for a few hours of Safari and then again in late afternoon to night. Great sights of animals, good food and facilities but try and get flight in to small airport on sight if you can the drive... More

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København, Danmark
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Being back to Ngala Safari Lodge felt great. We can only recommend this beautifull place on earth. Sightings are good and plentifull. Ranger/Tracker coop superb, even if the ranger was very new to Ngala (see you in Exeter Steve). Food is superb. Staff outstanding, going the extra mile for you. We will be back for more

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

My husband and I do not know how to thank you for this trip of a lifetime as "Thank You" does not adequately describe how grateful we are. The minute we arrived at Ngala we were treated like royalty and were blown away by the warm welcome of the reception staff as well as our rangers. It was an honour... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Even though we had read reviews about this lodge and expected a high standard, we did not expect to be spoilt, pampered and fed quite like this! All six members of my family are in agreement for once - the very best trip we have had! High quality food and ever helpful staff topped by a memorable safari experience makes... More

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Niceville, Florida
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84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

It was our first safari, so of course we were impressed. The lodge, the chalets, the animal viewing, all were great. I won't repeat all the great words from previous reviewers. We know it was the least expensive (not that it's cheap!) andbeyond option/experience in South Africa, but it really floored us. The lodge and our chalet had everything we... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

A smiling guide picks you up at the airport and takes you out into the bush. After about an hour of travel through the wilderness a beautiful entrence appears out of nothing. You are warmly greeted with tasty drinks to wash down the dust. A personal "servant" takes care of your every need and when on safari you are tended... More

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

What a lovely lodge. All staff are so pleasant and helpful. The little thatched 'house' made up of a bedroom/sitting area and bathroom was very comfortable. The food was excellent and you never go hungry. We had three gorgeous evening meal surprises with so much thought and hard work gone in to them by the staff. What a lovely caring... More

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Additional Information about andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge

Also Known As:
Ngala Safari Hotel Ngala Private Game Reserve
Ngala Safari Hotel
Address: Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Ngala Private Game Reserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 Speciality lodging in Ngala Private Game Reserve
Price range (per night): S$682 - 2,731
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The romance and mystery of Africa come alive in 20 thatched cottages tucked under a dense canopy of tamboti trees at Ngala Safari Lodge. Exuding classical safari charm, the spacious veranda, with its wonderfully comfortable armchairs, looks out onto a popular waterhole. For pure indulgence, the Safari Suite offers an elegant sitting room, private swimming pool and exclusive use of a safari vehicle. Mouth-watering meals are served in the shade of an enormous weeping boerbean tree, while a large swimming pool lies on the edge of thick riverine woodland. ... more   less 

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