What method of transportation is recommended to reach the lodge?
Ngala Game Lodge is accessible by self-drive or by scheduled flight, followed by a road transfer. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers.

What is the distance of the lodge from major centres?
Driving time from Johannesburg is five hours.

What is the recommended length of stay?
A recommended minimum period is approximately three days. The maximum length is totally up to you.

What is the accommodation type?
Cottages and one suite.

What are the activities?
Twice daily game drives in open Land Rovers and nature walks on the reserve are included in the rate. Other activities include stargazing, bird-watching, moonlit bush dinners and bush sundowners. Regretfully, children five years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives.

What are the approximate starting times of the game drives?
Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:

Spring and summer – morning game drive 5:30am
                  - afternoon/evening game drive 4:00pm

Autumn and winter – morning game drive 6:00am
                  - afternoon/evening game drive 3:45pm

What is the length of the game drives?
Approximately three to four hours.

What is the maximum number of people allowed on the game drives?
Guests – between six and eight.

What is the background of the CCAfrica trackers, rangers and guides?
Trackers, rangers and guides are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm for Africa. We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers, some of whom lack formal education, but possess rich knowledge and skills that are not easily taught.

Is the lodge available all year round?
Yes.

What style and type of meals are on offer?
All CCAfrica establishments serve Pan-African cuisine such as:

Do you cater for specific diets such as halaal, kosher or vegetarian?
Yes, we cater for all specified diets. When making your booking with our Reservations department, kindly make them aware of the specific diet you require. They will communicate it immediately with the lodge at your African adventure destination. Should specific items need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately.

Are children welcome?
Yes.

What age of child is allowed?
Children under 12 are allowed.

Where can children sleep?
An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing the parent’s cottage.

What are the activities available for children?
Activities depend entirely on the age of the children. Activities available may include the following:

Who are the local people?
Shangaan.

What kind of medical precautions do I need to take?
As vaccination requirements change from time to time, we suggest you consult your local doctor or health department for the latest health precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.

Anti-malarial precautions are essential at all CCAfrica lodges and camps except for Tau Game Lodge in South Africa. As there are various types of medication to help prevent malaria, we would advise that you contact your local doctor or general practitioner before departing on your trip. He or she can give you advice on the appropriate medication.

Can a two to three week circuit with different lodges/camps and activities (including transfers) be arranged?
Yes.

What are the best times to travel?
All year round although the best game viewing is from the end of March to the end of August.

When is the rainy season?
It rains in the summer months from September to April.

What are the characteristic species of the area?
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, white rhino, wild dog, giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, warthog, kudu, impala, bushbuck, grey duiker, blue wildebeest, hippo and approximately 260 bird species.


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