Owned by CC Africa, Ngala is of one of Africa's most innovative conservation partnership agreements – jointly signed in April 1992 by the WWF-SA (World Wildlife Fund – South Africa), South African National Parks and CC Africa. Under this partnership, an annual lease, traversing fees and a percentage of Ngala's profits are paid to the National Parks Trust. As a reliable ecotourism destination, Ngala makes a significant contribution to ongoing community empowerment operations and conservation development.
Ngala Private Game Reserve's Walking Safaris
As well as the Lodge and Tented Safari Camp, guests may enjoy exhilarating four-day, three-night Walking Safaris tracking rhino, elephant bulls and buffalo herds on foot during exciting morning walks and viewing nocturnal predators on informative night game-drives. Led by specialist rangers, safety is the highest priority. Accommodation is in four spacious safari tents with en suite facilities.
"Ngala (Lodge) has captured an atmosphere that is seldom found in the wilderness - of unashamed luxury and romance that makes guests feel like royalty. This is a place where guests can enjoy the ultimate safari experience - the adventure and magic of 'old Africa', without sacrificing modern day comforts."
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Community Involvement
Ngala has initiated many successful community empowerment projects in the Welverdiend community surrounding the Reserve.
Ngala was the first private game reserve to be incorporated in the Kruger National Park, and the first three-way partnership between the private sector, the state and a non-governmental organisation (CC Africa, the WWF-SA (World Wildlife Fund – South Africa), and South African National Parks). Under this partnership, an annual lease, traversing fees and a percentage of Ngala's profits are paid to the National Parks Trust, thus ensuring the long-term conservation of the land.
SOME OF NGALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE'S COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Building of a media centre and community computer centre at two schools in Welverdiend
Implementing gutters and water tanks at Welverdiend Primary School
Donating books, videos, stationery and a photocopier to the school's library
