Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
AU$599
avg per night

Explore the area

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Bela Bela, Limpopo
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
    ‪64 min drive‬
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

Room

  • 410 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$599 avg per night,

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About the area

Bela-Bela

Bela-Bela is home to this lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and Wessels Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 34 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Klipspringer Lake - 46 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 64 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Bela-Bela Mosque - 66 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - 83 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabula Private Game Reserve Restuarant - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Mabula Boma - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve

Every day a professional game ranger will take you out on a game drive (this is included in the price).

Any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Introduction:
Ngama Lodge is a special place where you can truly experience the wild beauty of nature by simply relaxing on the patio of your own private game lodge. Drive through the bush with your guests in your own game drive vehicle viewing wild animals and birds up close with no-one urging you to move on (Qualified Game Ranger Only). Spend time identifying the myriad of trees and grasses.

Land Size: The Lodge is constructed on a 1 hectare portion of land. This 1 ha forms part of the development that was incorporated into the Mabula Big 5 Game Reserve which in total more than 19 000 hectare in size.

Water: This Lodge is supplied with water from boreholes. The whole reserve has several waterholes where game comes to drink water.

Location: Nestled at the foot of the Waterberg Mountain near Bela Bela which is less than 2 hours drive from Johannesburg.
The Lodge: This immaculate Lodge reflects elegance and its African sophisticated architecture offers you extraordinary views of the African plains..... This lodge consists of the following:
- Four bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms and with outside showers to give you that “romantic experience”.
- Full kitchen with gas stove and pantry
- Large dining room
- Double volume entrance
- Large lounge
- Pool table
- Various viewing decks
- Under roof dining room/veranda
- Enclosed Boma
- Pool with pool decks
- A Storeroom
- 4 car ports

Ngama Lodge Infrastructure:

- More than 300km game drive roads.
- Fence line management roads.
- Privately manned and secured entrance gatehouse.
- Electricity to eight transformer sites.
- Electrified fences along the 47km perimeter of the reserve.
- Sixteen dams built.
- Provision of water to each site.
- 2000 head of over 50 species of game, 300 species of birds and over 50 species of trees, are to be found in the reserve.
- Mabula airstrip: 24°44'S 27°54'E; 4200ft;
- Runway: 32/14; 1300 metres and is a grass strip.
Fauna and Flora:
Ngama Lodge is located in a MALARIA FREE area in the heart of the Northern Bushveld Region - at the southern foothills of the Blue Waterberg Mountains - about 45 km west of the bushveld town of Warmbaths. The rainfall season is between October and April, with the highest rainfall being measured in December and January.
The vegetation is a mosaic of different plant communities each of which have their own unique grazing or browsing capacities for various kinds of game. The vegetation is a mosaic of different plant communities each of which have their own unique grazing or browsing capacities for various kinds of game.
The management of The Greater Mabula Game Reserve is done on a pro-active basis with much rehabilitation of flora, fauna and birds being undertaken: ground hornbill, redbilled oxpecker, vulture restaurant, serval cats, free roaming lion, elephant and sickle bush clearing.
More than 50 species of wild animals, 300 species of birds and more than 50 species of trees may be found on the reserve. Broadly speaking the reserve is divided into: open veld, tree savannah, mountain veld, open savannah, wet grasslands, mountainous rock and old fields.

Property manager

David

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve located?

Set in Bela-Bela, this family-friendly lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate, Wessels Lake and Klipspringer Lake. Bosveld Mall and Bela Bela Flea Market are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Exclusive & amazing African experience at Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jan K., Fort Lauderdale US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was absolutely amazing
Awesome host. Everything you can wish for and more. Had a wonderful time relaxing in nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property in beautiful bush setting and located so conveniently from Johannesburg - only 2 hours drive on excellent roads. Highly recommended for a relaxing bush getaway with access to the big 5 and thousands of species of African wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019