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Ngala Tented Safari Camp is a satellite camp to Ngala Lodge.  The guest areas overlook the Timbavati riverbed which draws much wildlife to its tree-lined banks.  Next to a nearby waterhole is an intimate hide which allows you to see and photograph wildlife incredibly close-up.  All year round, giant shady trees form a cool green canopy over this tranquil camp.  This is a traditional safari camp offering 4x4 game drives and bush walks. It is also the base for full excellent walking safaris  situated nearby - see below. Wildlife Ngala's habitats support an astonishing variety of wildlife including elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, leopard and lion, and around 260 species of birds. Facilities The camp has a lounge and dining area, and a good pool surrounded by a timber deck - the perfect place to relax and cool off in after a day on safari.  Ngala offers moonlit bush sundowners and dinners - dine alfresco in a clearing in the bush under a star-studded sky or among islands of reeds on the dry Timbavati riverbed.  In the cool winter evenings, open fireplaces are a magnet for convivial gatherings of guests.   WALKING SAFARIS  See also CCAfrica's Walking Safaris in Ngala and Phinda Reserves Exhilarating Walking Safaris – Ngala’s walking adventure offers an incredible up close and personal experience of the Kruger National Park and Ngala’s unique wilderness – renowned for containing the best African wildlife. Big Game viewing on foot Armed specialist rangers ensure guests’ safety Maximum eight people (guests must be 16 years/older) Delicious bush cuisine Daily walking safaris (walking safaris are closed in December, January and February) Nothing can compare to experiencing the incredible natural beauty of Ngala Private Game Reserve on foot. Each day, enjoy a three to five-hour morning walk tracking rhino, elephant bulls and buffalo herds, as well as learning how to identify tracks, insects and a variety of birds. Discover more about Ngala’s habitats and ecology as you walk through the African bushveld. In the evening, guests may choose to enjoy a pre-sunset walk or to embark on an exhilarating night game-drive searching for Ngala's big cats. Delicious bush cuisine around the campfire, superlative service and expert rangers and trackers. CC Africa’s rangers undergo intensive specialised instruction at Inkwazi Ranger Training School at in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and each Walking Safari begins with a comprehensive safety briefing on how to behave when encountering animals on foot. An armed ranger and experienced tracker accompany guests throughout. Tented Camp Six deluxe tents on raised platforms with secluded wooden decks.  Each spacious tent has an outdoor shower as well as a bath.  Enjoy the extra-length beds while being cooled by a quiet overhead fan.  The tents have wooden sides with gauze screen windows.  Electric blankets are available on winter nights.  Walking Camp Four spacious tents with en suite bathrooms with flush loos and hot bucket showers Activities Enjoy excellent game viewing on day or night game drives in open Land Rovers.  Go on guided nature walks with knowledgeable guides and trackers.   Find Similar Properties