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andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge

Timbavati, South Africa·Luxury lodge·andBeyond·Info checked October 2026

Ngala Safari Lodge is on andBeyond's Ngala Private Game Reserve, which borders Kruger National Park. The rate includes meals, house drinks, two game drives a day, short guided walks, a community visit, laundry and airstrip transfers.

Children of all ages
Family cottages and a family suite
Swarovski binoculars in every room
Emergency evacuation insurance included
AccommodationCottages, three family cottages and a two-bedroom Family suite
OperatorandBeyond
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Laundry includedBinoculars provided

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Among the pricier Timbavati lodges for your dates

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Cottages, three family cottages and a two-bedroom Family suite. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
11 Jan 2026 – 10 Jan 20271 Jan – 31 DecR18,900€1,023

Cottage, per person per night, incl. VAT. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Our source lists no separate conservation levy; confirm with andBeyond.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge (Timbavati, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Cottage

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Timbavati

Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 kmandBeyond Ngala
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 27 km
TransfersTransfers from the Ngala airstrip are included. About 2 hours by road from Hoedspruit.
AccessScheduled flights from Johannesburg and Nelspruit to the Ngala airstrip, or about 2 hours by road from Hoedspruit.
Coordinates-24.3801, 31.3196
ReserveTimbavati

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren of all ages welcome.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,023 pp / night all-in€6,140 for 2 adults · 3 nights