Fodor's Expert Review Ngala Tented Safari Camp

Mpumalanga, South Africa Fodor's Choice

Marula seeds softly falling on the tents seem to be applauding this gorgeous little camp shaded by a canopy of giant trees. You'll feel like a sultan as you lie beneath your billowing, honey-colored canvas roof, which acts as a ceiling for your basket-weave handmade bed and headboard. Polished wooden floors, gauze-screened floor-to-ceiling windows, a roomy dressing area with two stone washbasins, and a fabulous en suite bathroom create a feeling of such roominess and elegance that it's hard to believe you're in a tent. The camp's dining area, lounge, and huge wooden decks almost nudge the very edge of the Timbavati River.

PROS

  • treehouse sleepout experience within easy reach
  • exclusivity

CONS

  • if you're nervous of too-close game, this is not for you, as hippos (and other game) wander freely around the tents

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 011-809–4300-Reservations

HOTEL DETAILS

9 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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