
Welcome to Ngala Lodge
Welcome to Ngala Lodge, your ultimate destination for a luxurious and unforgettable Big Five game lodge experience situated within the Malaria Free Dinokeng Game Reserve. Our lodge is conveniently located just a short drive outside of Pretoria and Johannesburg, making it the perfect escape for those seeking a quick break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
At Ngala Lodge, we offer luxurious accommodation options that cater to couples, families, functions, conferences, and groups of friends and family. Our lodge offers three luxurious one-bedroom units and one family unit, with a maximum capacity of 10 guests. Each unit is elegantly designed and furnished, providing the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.
Our Big Five game drives are led by our experienced game ranger, Lovemore, who will take you on an adventure of a lifetime through the reserve’s diverse landscapes. You’ll have the chance to see elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat, all while enjoying the comfort and safety of our specially designed vehicle.
Our room
MoreLuxurious Single-bedroom
- 60 m2
- 2 people
Full Lodge
- 0 m2
- 10 people
Double-Bedroom Unit
- 80 m2
- 4 people
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We had the most special time! The place and setting are both exquisite and the service of the staff is really homely. The attention to detail makes all the difference.... read more At the end of, what was a far too short weekend, you feel part of the family. We were treated to wonderful game viewing and Ngala need not stand back for similar lodges in the Kruger. Thank you Timothy, Precious, Menard, Michael and Lovemore! We will definitely be back!
April 16, 2023The gem of Dinokeng - A wonderful experience in every respect. Rooms are exquisite, food exceptional and the staff extremely friendly. It felt as if we were family. The setting and layout of the lodge... read more is superb with a lovely simming pool for the hot summer days.
March 1, 2023Luxurious Lodge - What a beautiful , exclusive and luxurious lodge set in a perfect location in the Dinokeng Game Reserve.
The rooms are exquisite , comfortable and beautifully decorated.
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Lovely boma areas, pool , indoor & outdoor relaxation patios with great views.
The cuisine was superb and the service was excellent.
Would highly recommend a weekend stay at Ngala.
December 15, 2022 -
EXCELLENT LODGE - This was the most wonderful stay we ever had. The rooms are beautiful. The people was great and the service excellent. Will definitely recement this place. The food... read more was exceptional ant we felt so at home.
December 9, 2022Amazing stay - incredible memories! - We spent a couple of nights here as a group of four adults; we received a really warm welcome from the outset and were delighted with our choice of accommodation.... read more
The rooms are well appointed and luxurious we enjoyed a really good nights sleep. Zebras were a real treat right onto our doorstep of and eating grass so near to us.
We had the entire place to ourselves as the lodge has 5 rooms in total . It was a real treat to return after the evening game drive to a roaring fire outside and a fabulous 3 course meal.
The food was exceptional, Timothy is really a high talented chef and alongside ,Menard Precious and Micheal who took such good care of us all with nothing beingtoo much trouble. They were all really warm and hospitable. The personal attention we received was exceptional; and they make you feel like “family” with their warmth and friendliness. Keep up the good work guys you make an amazing team.
Lovemore our ranger was so knowledgeable and took us on some fabulous game drives. we all really enjoyed them and even on a particularly rainy day appreciated how they kitted us all out with a full set of waterproofs which other game drives didn’t provide.
It was a fabulous start to our two week tour of South Africa and we have no hesitation in recommending Ngala Lodge to our friends and family here in the UK, We cannot fault our stay and have no complaints at all; we just regret that we didn’t stay longer, maybe next time.
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December 1, 2022‘Maldives of the bush’ What a gem of a property! - We spent our anniversary weekend here and from our arrival the lodge and the hospitality exceeded our wildest expectations. It was the perfect choice for a romantic getaway.
... read more /> The rooms are well appointed and luxurious with all the little details. Zebras and Nyalas coming right onto our doorstep of our room and drinking near the pool area adds to the charm.
It is a small lodge which we loved, with only 4-5 rooms in total it really felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. Walk a few steps out of your front door and you are at the main lodge for meals.
Food is exceptional, Timothy is really a high calibre chef and Michael’s cheesecake is to die for. Timothy catered to our dietary requirements and is flexible depending on your tastes and preferences. Menard and Precious took really good care of us. The staff are really warm and hospitable. The personal attention, intimacy and tranquility made my wife and I dub this lodge as the ‘Maldives of the bush’.
Lovemore took us on game drives which we really enjoyed and unlike other lodges we could have a sleep-in and go for drives at our leisure. With limited guests each drives us a private experience. Woolies snacks on the drives so you’re well fuelled.
We absolutely loved the decor of the main lodge, Annelize really looks after all the little finer details and spared no expense to ensure it is a 5 star deluxe property.
Thank you to all the staff for a memorable trip, I honestly have ZERO criticism for this property. It really it is a perfect lodge with perfect service. We definitely will be back.
November 15, 2022 -
This lodge is amazing. We had the best time, lovely facilities and the staff are just fantastic. We went with friends and had our kids with us, the pool... read more is nice and big for everyone to enjoy. We also booked a game drive and saw lovely sightings. The weekend was enjoyed by all.
October 31, 2022Fantastic Lodge in Pride of Africa in Dinokeng Game Reserve - We had a one night stopover at Ngala Lodge, a gem of a place.
The staff were superb, the meals we had were excellent made by chef Timothy, the setting... read more is awesome in the bush, our room was beautiful & clean & very private with its own outside patio & fire pit area & a small kitchenette if you wanted to self cater. The main lodge was great with a pool & plenty of relaxing spaces.
We went on a game drive which was brilliant, our guide, Lovemore, was really good at tracking & found us a pride of 9 lion which was fantastic.
We will definitely be back again & will spend more than 1 night the next time.
October 20, 2022very nice lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve - A very nice small lodge in the Dinokeng Game Reserve. The staff is very friendly and helpfull. Our large room had everyting we expected. With a view on the small... read more waterhole we saw zebra and nyala.
On our sundowner game drive the guide was able to let us see a lot of game like lion, cheetah, buffalos and giraffe.
September 19, 2022 -
NGALA LODGE - SOME ADVICE - A nice suggestion would be a bottle of still, filtered or mineral water next to each bed in the evenings. We frequently ran out of water in the lodge and... read more it was a pain to get up and go to the fridge in the middle of the night,
Also for the kosher guests, to have a kosher apperitif when they get back from the game drive like a shot of Absolut vodka.
Overall, our stay was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselevs, thank you!
July 25, 2022Weekend away. - Great service, fantastic rooms and amazing beds/bedding. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and very hospitable. Food was very nice and they accomodated all our culinary needs. It was an unexpected... read more location but we thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
July 11, 2022Workshop at Ngala - We recently had a workshop with a client at Ngala and I absolutely loved it. The informal environment provided for our workshop really assisted with setting the tone for our... read more workshop. The food was incredible, the staff where super friendly and helpful, the game drive was amazing, the rooms are great. I cannot fault our overnight stay at Ngala. Thanks again to both Annalize and her son for being so accommodating, helpful and friendly.
June 30, 2022