South Africa Accommodations: Ngala Tented Safari Camp (A CC Africa Property)

Ngala Tented Safari Camp (A CC Africa Property) ~ Vintage 5 Camp

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.

Guests may enjoy exhilarating four-day, three-night walking safaris tracking rhino, elephant bulls and buffalo herds on foot during exciting morning walks and viewing nocturnal predators on informative night game-drives. Led by specialist rangers, safety is the highest priority. Accommodation is in four spacious safari tents with en suite facilities.

Owned by CC Africa, Ngala is of one of Africa's most innovative conservation partnership agreements - jointly signed in April 1992 by the WWF-SA (World Wildlife Fund - South Africa), South African National Parks and CC Africa. Under this partnership, an annual lease, traversing fees and a percentage of Ngala's profits are paid to the National Parks Trust. As a reliable ecotourism destination, Ngala makes a significant contribution to ongoing community empowerment operations and conservation development.

Ngala Tented Safari Camp:

Set on the banks of the great seasonal Timbavati River, situated only three kilometers (1.9 miles) from Orpen Gate - one of the major gateways into the world-famous Kruger National Park - this elegant safari camp is known internationally for sophisticated tented accommodation in tranquil African bush surrounds.

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 Tented Safari Camp was built with a light footprint to minimize impact on the environment. Rated in numerous prestigious listings such as the US Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", it is a gracious camp with a contemporary feel and flamboyant styling. Guest areas feature retro pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s and beautiful timber decks, which overlook the seasonal riverbed.

Private lunch platters of delicious Pan-African cuisine can be enjoyed on the viewing decks or at the poolside. Exciting bush banquets in spectacular wilderness settings and theatrical alfresco dinners in the dry riverbed are an unforgettable experience.

Ngala's unforgettable wildlife safaris: Enjoy exciting twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by expert CC Africa rangers and Shangaan trackers or guided, interpretive wilderness walks.

NGALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE ~ TIMBAVATI REGION
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

All photos courtesy of CC Africa