Ndaka Safari Lodge
About
Accommodation
Luxury tented suites with king-size beds, outdoor showers, and indoor baths overlooking bush and wildlife. Named suites include Warthog, Elephant, Hippo, and Impala. Standard lodge rooms Elephant and Cheetah also available with en-suite facilities. All rooms feature WiFi, fans, and heaters.
Facilities
Heated swimming pool, spa offering massage treatments. Multiple dining venues serving chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner with varying menus. Riverside breakfast, bush sundowners, and wood-fired pizza oven. Coffee station with hot drinks and baked treats. Children's playroom, outdoor playground, jungle gym, and games. Laundry service available.
Location & Surroundings
Near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, within the Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve. The reserve spans 23,000 acres of malaria-free land. Approximately 1 hour from Drakensberg Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided Battlefield tours of historic sites including Battle of Elandslaagte 1899 available.
House Rules
Rooms
Warthog Deluxe Thatched Romance Suite
70 sqm adults-only deluxe thatched tented suite in a private location further from the main lodge with seasonal waterfall views. Open-plan lounge and bedroom with suspended mosquito net, dressing room
Lion Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite
Deluxe thatched double safari tented suite with two en-suite bedrooms and a shared lounge. Sleeps up to 6 guests with a maximum of 4 adults.
Luxury Safari Tented Suite
70 sqm luxury safari tented suite with open-plan lounge and bedroom, suspended mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, and dressing room. Overlooks plains, dams, or valleys. Suitable for coup
Double Luxury Safari Tented Suite
123 sqm two-bedroom luxury safari tented suite with open-plan lounge, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and dressing rooms. Sleeps up to 6 guests with a maximum of 4 adults. Overlooks plains, dams,
Elephant Standard Lodge Room
Standard en-suite lodge room located directly behind the main lapa with wildlife views. Features king or twin bed configuration and en-suite bath and shower. One single bed or camp cot can be added on
Cheetah Standard Lodge Room
Standard en-suite lodge room located directly behind the main lapa with wildlife views. Features king or twin bed configuration and en-suite bath and shower. Sleeps 2 adults.
Warthog Suite
Adults-only deluxe thatched tented suite of 70 sqm with waterfall views and wood-fired hot tub. Features open-plan lounge and bedroom with suspended mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, an
Lion Suite
Deluxe thatched double safari tent with 2 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests. Features outdoor shower, en-suite bathroom, and dressing room.
Elephant Room
Standard en-suite lodge room converted from an old farmhouse with wildlife views. Option to add a single bed or camp cot.
Cheetah Room
Standard en-suite lodge room converted from an old farmhouse with wildlife views.
Location
Address
Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Directions
Approximately 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 3 hours from Durban, near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Toll fees apply en route: approximately R250 from Johannesburg or R75 from Durban. Complimentary return transfers provided from Memorial Gate car park.
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