N’kaya Lodge Overview
N’kaya Lodge is a wonderful gem in the bush and well known for superb game viewing.
With a capacity of only four exclusive suites, nKaya Lodge offers the discerning guest the very best in privacy and is the ideal destination for a quiet, peaceful safari. Set on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range and shaded by tall trees, nKaya Lodge boasts spacious double suites each with private lounges and twin en-suite amenities. This Lodge has recently undergone a soft furnishings upgrade and uniquely in the Collection has the flexibility of providing guests with either eight single en-suite facilities, or 4 spacious completely self contained suites, each with a his and hers bathroom and comfortable lounge area for private entertaining and relaxation. Built around an inviting pool area for all four suites, this Lodge boasts too, an excellent bar, dining and lounge facilities and an outside Boma area for night time Dining.
Rates
| 01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017 Per person SHARING per night | 01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017 Per person SINGLE per night | |||
| N’Kaya Game Lodge | Suites Children on req. | 4 |
THE ABOVE RATES INCLUDE:
- Accommodation.
- All meals, teas, coffees; snacks.
- Dawn and dusk safaris in open land rovers and bushveld walks.
- Sundowner local drinks are included at Thornybush Game Lodge, Thornybush Waterside Lodge, Shumbalala Game Lodge and Simbambili Game Lodge.
- Children 2 – 5 yrs of age are not permitted on game drive – lodges do offer babysitting facilities at an additional cost – no babysitting at n’Kaya Lodge.
THE ABOVE RATES EXCLUDE:
- Bar.
- Curio, telephone and laundry expenses.
- Simbambili Gate fee at Sabi Sands Reserve (per vehicle/per person).
- Conservation Fee TOMSA Levy and Increases in any of the above costs.
Accommodation
With a capacity of only four exclusive suites , N’Kaya Lodge offers the discerning guest the very best in privacy and is the ideal destination for a quiet, peaceful safari. Set on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range and shaded by tall trees, n’Kaya Lodge boasts spacious double suites each with private lounges and twin en-suite amenities.
The lounge, bar and verandah are decorated in warm earthy tones and indigenous woods and allows guests to spend their time in between game drives to relax in total tranquility while catching up with some reading or sampling some of the lodge’s award winning wines.At the end of each day, the focal point of the lodge becomes the enormous fireplace in the lounge where guests can listen to the crackle of the fire and the night sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the floodlit waterhole.
N’Kaya essentials:
- Four suites (eight guests).
- Eight singles can be accommodated if required.
- Pool.
- Boma.
- Wine cellar.
- Air-conditioned.
- En-suite bath and shower.
- Children can be accommodated on request.
Your African Safari
N’Kaya Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the “Big Five”, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.
A Typical Day
The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call. Shortly after, you depart in your open landrover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor.
After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets. After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker.
Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.
The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest for other activities that we offer, with a late lunch served around 3.00pm. Lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight.
Once again, you will break somewhere out in the bush, in a remote, scenic spot to watch the sunset, where Sundowners and snacks are offered to guests whilst you once again stretch your legs. Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge – guests can socialize with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day’s adventure.
Service Times
Meals
- Breakfast 09h00-10h00 – depending on season.
- Lunch 15h00-15h30 depending on season.
- Dinner 20h00 depending on season.
Activities
Times that the game drives depart:
- Summer 05H30 and 15H30.
- Winter 06h00 and 15H30.
Times that the walks depart:
- Summer, After breakfast.
- Winter, After breakfast.
N’kaya Lodge Reviews
“We really had the most fantastic time. We say amazing game, were waited on hand and foot and enjoyed delicious meals. The staff are absolutely outstanding. Dean (game driver) was a fountain of knowledge and a whole lot of fun. Andries the tracker can spot things that no one else could and Bex the fantastic manager is hospitable and welcomes you like you are part f the family. Hot towels as you arrive at the lodge and after each game drives, luxurious suits, a gorgeous bar and a hide over looking a water hole are a few of the features of our stay. I hope that we will be able to go back again and I would recommend this establishment as one of the best!” –Kerry v
“We loved our time at N’kaya Lodge. The Safari drives where amazing, we saw the big 5 and more in the first 24hrs. Our guides Dean, Beckston and our tracker Andris where amazing!!!!! The food was so yummy. Lenay and Andre where so welcoming, we felt like part of the family:) We spent a lot of time at the water hole, where we couldn’t believe how many animals we saw. We felt so lucky that we got to stay here, we would definitely recommend N’Kaya Lodge and will definitely be back” –734keziab
“We came here for the last 3 nights of our holiday. The whole experience was wonderful. The lodge is lovely and the staff very welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The drives were so good, none of us could quite believe the amazing sights in front of us. I would recommend the lodge to anyone. We were all sad to leave.” –polb57
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Rates
01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017 Per person SHARING per night 01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017 Per person SINGLE per night N’Kaya Game Lodge Suites Children on req. 4 THE ABOVE RATES INCLUDE:
- Accommodation.
- All meals, teas, coffees; snacks.
- Dawn and dusk safaris in open land rovers and bushveld walks.
- Sundowner local drinks are included at Thornybush Game Lodge, Thornybush Waterside Lodge, Shumbalala Game Lodge and Simbambili Game Lodge.
- Children 2 – 5 yrs of age are not permitted on game drive – lodges do offer babysitting facilities at an additional cost – no babysitting at n’Kaya Lodge.
THE ABOVE RATES EXCLUDE:
- Bar.
- Curio, telephone and laundry expenses.
- Simbambili Gate fee at Sabi Sands Reserve (per vehicle/per person).
- Conservation Fee TOMSA Levy and Increases in any of the above costs.
- + Accommodation
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Accommodation
With a capacity of only four exclusive suites , N’Kaya Lodge offers the discerning guest the very best in privacy and is the ideal destination for a quiet, peaceful safari. Set on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range and shaded by tall trees, n’Kaya Lodge boasts spacious double suites each with private lounges and twin en-suite amenities.
The lounge, bar and verandah are decorated in warm earthy tones and indigenous woods and allows guests to spend their time in between game drives to relax in total tranquility while catching up with some reading or sampling some of the lodge’s award winning wines.At the end of each day, the focal point of the lodge becomes the enormous fireplace in the lounge where guests can listen to the crackle of the fire and the night sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the floodlit waterhole.
N’Kaya essentials:
- Four suites (eight guests).
- Eight singles can be accommodated if required.
- Pool.
- Boma.
- Wine cellar.
- Air-conditioned.
- En-suite bath and shower.
- Children can be accommodated on request.
- + African Safari
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Your African Safari
N’Kaya Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the “Big Five”, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.
A Typical Day
The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call. Shortly after, you depart in your open landrover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor.
After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets. After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker.
Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.
The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest for other activities that we offer, with a late lunch served around 3.00pm. Lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight.
Once again, you will break somewhere out in the bush, in a remote, scenic spot to watch the sunset, where Sundowners and snacks are offered to guests whilst you once again stretch your legs. Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge – guests can socialize with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day’s adventure.
- + Service Times
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Service Times
Meals
- Breakfast 09h00-10h00 – depending on season.
- Lunch 15h00-15h30 depending on season.
- Dinner 20h00 depending on season.
Activities
Times that the game drives depart:
- Summer 05H30 and 15H30.
- Winter 06h00 and 15H30.
Times that the walks depart:
- Summer, After breakfast.
- Winter, After breakfast.
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N’kaya Lodge Reviews
“We really had the most fantastic time. We say amazing game, were waited on hand and foot and enjoyed delicious meals. The staff are absolutely outstanding. Dean (game driver) was a fountain of knowledge and a whole lot of fun. Andries the tracker can spot things that no one else could and Bex the fantastic manager is hospitable and welcomes you like you are part f the family. Hot towels as you arrive at the lodge and after each game drives, luxurious suits, a gorgeous bar and a hide over looking a water hole are a few of the features of our stay. I hope that we will be able to go back again and I would recommend this establishment as one of the best!” –Kerry v
“We loved our time at N’kaya Lodge. The Safari drives where amazing, we saw the big 5 and more in the first 24hrs. Our guides Dean, Beckston and our tracker Andris where amazing!!!!! The food was so yummy. Lenay and Andre where so welcoming, we felt like part of the family:) We spent a lot of time at the water hole, where we couldn’t believe how many animals we saw. We felt so lucky that we got to stay here, we would definitely recommend N’Kaya Lodge and will definitely be back” –734keziab
“We came here for the last 3 nights of our holiday. The whole experience was wonderful. The lodge is lovely and the staff very welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The drives were so good, none of us could quite believe the amazing sights in front of us. I would recommend the lodge to anyone. We were all sad to leave.” –polb57
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Enquiries