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Seasons of Safari: Discover the Magic of the Greater Kruger Year-Round

Posted by Ngama Tented Safari Lodge on Mon May 19, 2025.

Dirt road in Kruger National Park game drive route with landscape scenery of the bush

When is the best time to go on safari? We dive into the different seasons and layout the unique characteristics of each season and what it offers for your time on safari.

African Wild dog sighting near Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

Early morning sighting of two African Wild Dogs

view of the main lodge area at Ngama Tented Safari Lodge with indoor and outdoor seating

Take a walk around the lodge with the virtual tour and experience Ngama Tented Safari Lodge.

viewing giraffe on a guided bush walk at Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

Light up your senses with a kaleidoscope of magical details during a bush walk at Ngama.

Ngama Bush House

Posted by Ngama Tented Safari Lodge .

The latest addition to the accommodation on offer at Ngama. The Bush House is a self-catering unit that is booked out exclusively and accommodates up to 8 people.

Guest Reviews

Stayed with 5 other ladies (brought together through Soul Safari with Jacquie Gauthier) for a 10 night stay. A great base for our variety of trips and experiences. Pre arrival communication about the lodge was with Kim (owner with husband Devin). Responses were prompt and pleasant - more than happy to answer any questions with excellent guidance for first timers. Devin collected me (sole traveller) from Johannesburg airport then... Read More

- Penny
Ngama Tented Safari Lodge, you never seize to amaze us. This lodge is ideally located to enjoy various attractions and places, either to explore on your own or via a guided tour. The tents are as elegant as the giraffes that passed our humble abode on the first night. In the morning we were visited by some curious monkeys and a handful of cautious mongoose. Some morning guided bush... Read More

- Quinton
Devan the owner was such a lovely host and made us feel welcome and relaxed since we stepped out of the car. The chef Donald made a super memorable new years eve dinner around the boma, and the food was delicious - thank you very much!!! The tent was so private and secluded - we felt as if we were the only people in this whole Guernsey reserve -... Read More

- Hester

South Africa
We loved this little tented lodge. We were looking for a "bush lodge" which offered catering but without the expense of game drives and Big 5 sightings. Ngama offered exactly what we needed. Amazing value for money and an excellent overnight stay or a prefect location to do day trips into KNP. The staff were wonderful, the food delicious & a very relaxed atmosphere was the perfect way to... Read More

- verandadecor

Nottingham Road, South Africa
The staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The lodge is small and location excellent, so you get the personal touch.

- Barry

South Africa