Ntamba Safari Lodge

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability•
Sleeps 10 Adults	01 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Midweek rate per night Sundays-Thursdays ( LOW) per night for the Entire Lodge	R18 500
Fridays,Saturday’s, public holidays,School holidays & long weekends (PEAK) per night for the Entire Lodge	R21 000
SA Public Holidays, School Holidays & Long Weekends PEAK per night for the Entire Lodge	R21 000
Sleeps 10 Adults	01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Midweek rate per night Sundays-Thursdays ( LOW) per night for the Entire Lodge	R18 500
Fridays,Saturday’s, public holidays,School holidays & long weekends (PEAK) per night for the Entire Lodge	R21 750
SA Public Holidays, School Holidays & Long Weekends PEAK per night for the Entire Lodge	R21 750

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

• Guided morning bush walks
• Golf at the nearby championship Gary Player and Lost City golf courses
• Hot-air balloon flights over Pilanesberg
• Mountain Biking
• Sun City Day Trips
• Outing to Predator world
• Mobile spa to visit Ntamba Safari Lodge for guest treatments (such as massage, manicure, pedicure, facial)

From Johannesburg, take the R512 past Hartbeespoort Dam and exit onto the N4 towards Rustenburg

From Pretoria, take the N1 north and exit onto the N4 towards Rustenburg

• Travel along the N4, then take the R556 (Sun City/Pilanesberg National Park) exit
• Turn right at the stop onto the R556, and continue on towards Sun City
• Pass the Sun City gate and then Sun Village Shopping Centre (both on the right)
• At the four-way stop, turn right onto the R565 Derdepoort road
• Continue on for approx. 27km – the entrance to Black Rhino Game Reserve is on the right
• Sign in at the main gate and they will direct you to Ntamba Safari Lodge (Lodge 11)

Private road transfers are available from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please Enquire.

By Plane

• Pilanesberg Airport : 35 min drive from the Lodge (currently not in operation, but pls check for update)
• Lanseria Airport : 2-2.5 hrs drive from the Lodge
• OR Tambo International Airport : 2.5-3 hrs drive from the Lodge

Indulge in the luxury of having the lodge to yourself and your guests as our professional game ranger guides you through one of the richest diversities of fauna and flora in Africa.  Game drive starting times are flexible as you have use of a private safari vehicle.
​Game drives are conducted in a 4 x 4 Safari vehicle on the 2000 hectare Black Rhino Game Reserve, which is open to the 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg National Park allowing the Big 5 and other endangered species such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah and Black Rhino to roam free.
Note: Maximum capacity on the vehicle is 10 guests. 

Self Catering Suites

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM & LOUNGE King Size Bed (or Twin Beds) Egyptian Cotton Sheets Sleeper Couch (3/4 size) Electric Blankets Air Conditioning Desk International plugs & USB points Coffee & Tea Station Nespresso Machine Bar Fridge Safe Outside deck

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Freestanding bath Double shower Double basins Outside shower Separate Toilet Bathroom amenities

RATES INCLUDE

• Self Catering Accommodation for 10 Adults in 5 suites (Entire Lodge)
• 2 x 2.5 hr Guided game drives per day on a Private Safari Vehicle
• All daily park conservation fees
• Tea & Coffee in rooms
• Complimentary Wifi
• Daily housekeeping
• 3 x Bags of firewood per day (incl. firelighters)
• Applicable VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

• All food and drinks
• Chef Service
• Staff Tips

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Self-Catering Lodge
• Please note as we are a Self Catering Lodge, no food/meals are provided
• Entire Lodge to be booked as one unit. (Exclusive use)
• Maximum of 10 Adults
• Children 10yrs and older count as an adult
• Max Occupancy including children is 15 pax (10 Adults max)
• Minimum 2 nights stay
• Maximum of 10 guests allowed on Game Vehicle at any time. Each person including children to be on their own seat
• Game drives conducted by a qualified Game Ranger
• No self driving allowed
• Game Ranger stays on the premises and has first aid & emergency training
• Child Friendly Lodge: please enquire re cot & amenities
• Children allowed on Game Drives at the Game Ranger's discretion
• Limited cell coverage at the lodge
• Wifi signal cannot be guaranteed

BIGGER GROUPS

• Ntamba has a Sister Lodge (Nkala) situated right next door and connected by a footpath. For bigger groups these two lodges can be booked out together.

DEPOSIT POLICY
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Cancellation Policy:

• If cancelling 7 days OR less before arrival, you forfeit 100% of the booking total
• If cancelling 14 days OR less before arrival , forfeit 50% of the booking total
• If cancelling 21 days or less before arrival , forfeit 25% of total booking
• If cancelling 30 days or less before arrival, forfeit 20% of total booking

Main Lodge Area

The main communal area features:

• A fully equipped Open Plan Kitchen & Scullery
• Dining Area
• TV lounge
• Bar
• Outdoor Boma with braai (bbq)
• Outside undercover lounge and dining area with gas braai
• Heated Swimming pool (with safety pool cover)
• Boule Court
• Fully equipped Gym and Business centre available (a short 150m walk away) Please note these facilities are shared with our other 2 lodges (Kubu and Nkala)

Lodge Layout

 

VIEWING DECK

Spend a lazy afternoon or self-indulgent morning relaxing on our Viewing Deck, whilst keeping an eye out for one of the elusive Big 5 coming to quench their thirst. The Viewing Deck is also a treat for avid birders, as we are often visited by a myriad of the 300 bird species found in the area.

The viewing deck is an easily accessible 70 meters from the Main Lodge.

Family owned, Self Catering Ntamba Safari Lodge is the perfect escape to relax in the African bush. We are a short 35 min drive from Sun City or 2 hr drive from Lanseria Airport. Ntamba is situated in the Big 5, Malaria free, Black Rhino Game Reserve and forms part of the 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg National Park.

The lodge was named Ntamba (Rock in the Xitsonga language) after the spectacular red syenite outcrops visible on the surrounding mountains.

View the Big 5 in their natural habitat as well as South Africa’s other rare species in the comfort of your own Exclusive Use Self Catering Lodge.

The perfect family and friends getaway, Ntamba lodge is child friendly and encompasses 5 free standing en-suite luxury suites.

Ntamba can accomodate 10 Adults, and 5 children (Children 10yrs and older count as adults) Maximum occupancy including children is 15 pax.

The Accommodation comprises of 3 x Freestanding Luxury Suites and 1 x Family Unit (2 Luxury Suites with inter leading lounge) all included in the Exclusive Use lodge rates.

Game drives are included in your stay and conducted with a professional guide in your private 4 x 4 Safari Vehicle on the exclusive Black Rhino Game Reserve and the Pilanesberg National Park. Ntamba Lodge is privileged to have traversing rights to the whole Pilanesberg National Park, as well as their restricted Wilderness Area, established for the protection of the endangered Black Rhino.

Note: A maximum of 10 guests allowed on the vehicle during game drives