Ngala Game Reserve
&Beyond's private lodge in Timbavati — Big Five with the &Beyond service standard and a strong conservation programme.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The &Beyond way to do Timbavati.
The &Beyond way to do Timbavati.
- Trip Role
- Trip Anchor
- Ideal Stay
- 3-4 days
- Best For
- &Beyond-quality Timbavati safari
- Go If
- You want &Beyond's service and conservation in Timbavati.
Why it's worth your time
Ngala is &Beyond's lodge in Timbavati — large traversing rights over the reserve, a Safari Lodge and a Tented Camp, and the conservation and community model &Beyond is known for.
What we love
The traversing rights — Ngala vehicles cover a large slice of Timbavati.
What to know
Operated by &Beyond; one of the first lodges in Timbavati, with rights to traverse a significant portion of the reserve.
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