Directions to andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp

from: OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]

  • Take the N12/N4 through Witbank, then later left onto the R540 to Belfast (opposite the Engen Fuel Station).
  • In Belfast, turn right towards Dullstroom and Mashishing (Lydenburg).
  • In Mashishing (Lydenburg) look out for the information boards directing you to the R36 to Ohrigstad.
  • Follow signs to R36 Ohrigstad, Hoedspruit or Tzaneen.
  • It is marked 47 km to Ohrigstad as you leave Mashishing. Stay on the R36.
  • Pass through Ohrigstad, later over the beautiful Abel Erasmus Pass and through the JG Strydom tunnel, following signs to Hoedspruit.
  • Beyond the Tzaneen turn-off and before Hoedspruit, is the turn to take the R531 to Klaserie / Acornhoek / Orpen.
  • This road is approximately 30 km to the R40.
  • You will pass under a railway bridge and a few kilometres after this, turn left at the Orpen sign. Take this road for about 40 km.
  • There is a National Park boomed gate. If asked, inform the guards that you are going to Ngala Tented Camp – there is no entrance fee.
  • Continue to the end of this road where you will find the signs to Ngala Tented Camp at the roundabout. Follow the road down to the lodge.
  • Ngala Tented Camp cannot be accessed through the Timbavati Gate.
  • If you wish to use a GPS navigator to reach Ngala Tented Camp, please enter ORPEN and not NGALA to reach the correct gate.
  • Please be aware, as you approach the Lodge that you are in a wilderness area where predators and high-profile game roam freely.
  • Do not leave your car for any reason.
  • Should you require assistance, kindly call the Lodge on + 27 15 793 0169. Alternatively please call Ngala Safari Lodge on +27 15 793 1331.
  • Mobile phone signal is good at Ngala Tented Camp, but erratic on the Orpen Road.

from: Nelspruit

  • Take the R40 towards White River.
  • Pass through White River and continue to Hazyview, past Bushbuckridge and on to Acornhoek.
  • Go straight through the traffic lights at Acornhoek towards Klaserie.
  • A few kilometres further along the R40, take the right turn at the sign marked Orpen. Take this road for about 40 km.
  • There is a National Park boomed gate. If asked, inform the guards that you are going to Ngala Tented Camp – there is no entrance fee.
  • Continue to the end of this road where you will find the signs to Ngala Tented Camp at the roundabout. Follow the road down to the lodge.
  • Ngala Tented Camp cannot be accessed through the Timbavati Gate.
  • If you wish to use a GPS navigator to reach Ngala Tented Camp, please enter ORPEN and not NGALA to reach the correct gate.
  • Please be aware, as you approach the Lodge that you are in a wilderness area where predators and high-profile game roam freely.
  • Do not leave your car for any reason.
  • Should you require assistance, kindly call the Lodge on + 27 15 793 0169. Alternatively please call Ngala Safari Lodge on +27 15 793 1331.
  • Mobile phone signal is good at Ngala Tented Camp, but erratic on the Orpen Road.