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Rates

15 April 2026 – 10 DECEMBER 2026

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R4 200

R4 200
**per adult per night

R3 675

R3 675
**per teen per night

R2 000
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R4 500

R5 200
**per adult per night

R3 925

R4 625
**per teen per night

R2 200
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R4 950

R6 450
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R3 450
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 125
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 700
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

11 December 2026 – 11 January 2027

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R4 750

R5 550
**per adult per night

R4 050

R4 850
**per teen per night

R2 275
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R5 100

R5 900
**per adult per night

R4 350

R5 150
**per teen per night

R2 525
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R5 625

R7 375
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R3 875
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 300
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 800
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

 

12 January 2027 – 18 March 2027

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R4 500

R4 500
**per adult per night

R3 950

R3 950
**per teen per night

R2 150
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R4 800

R5 500
**per adult per night

R4 200

R4 900
**per teen per night

R2 350
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R5 400

R7 200
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R3 600
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 200
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 700
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

 

19 March 2027 – 11 April 2027

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R4 850

R5 200
**per adult per night

R4 200

R4 550
**per teen per night

R2 300
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R5 200

R5 550
**per adult per night

R4 500

R4 850
**per teen per night

R2 250
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R5 750

R7 550
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R3 950
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 450
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 800
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

 

12 April 2027 – 09 December 2027

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R4 500

R4 500
**per adult per night

R3 950

R3 950
**per teen per night

R2 150
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R4 800

R5 500
**per adult per night

R4 200

R4 900
**per teen per night

R2 350
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R5 400

R7 200
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R3 600
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 200
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 700
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

 

10 December 2027 – 11 January 2028

Adults (18+) Teens (13-17 yrs) Kids (4-12 yrs) Kiddies (0-3 yrs)
Luxury Safari Tented Suites

R5 100

R5 550
**per adult per night

R4 350

R4 850
**per teen per night

R2 450
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion)

R5 450

R5 900
**per adult per night

R4 650

R5 150
**per teen per night

R2 700
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing
Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog)

R6 100

R8 100
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Room:
Elephant & Cheetah
R4 100
per adult per night
Sharing
R3 500
per teen per night
Sharing
R1 900
per child per night
Sharing
FREE
per child per night
Sharing

 

OUT OF SEASON - 2026

15 April 2026 – 10 December 2026

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R4 200

R4 200
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 675

R3 675
**per adult per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 000
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R4 500

R5 200
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 925

R4 625
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 200
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R4 950

R6 450
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R3 450
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 125
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 700
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

PEAK SEASON - 2026 / 2027

11 December 2026 – 11 January 2027

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R4 750

R 5 550
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 050

R4 850
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 275
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R5 100

R5 900
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 350

R5 150
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 525
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R5 625

R7 375
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R3 875
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 300
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 800
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

OUT OF SEASON - 2027

12 January 2026 – 18 March 2027

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R4 500

R 4 500
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 950

R3 950
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 150
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R4 800

R5 500
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 200

R4 900
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 350
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R5 400

R7 200
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R3 600
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 200
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 700
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

HIGH SEASON - 2027

19 March 2026 – 11 April 2027

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R4 850

R5 200
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 200

R4 550
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 300
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R5 200

R5 550
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 500

R4 850
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 550
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R5 750

R7 550
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R3 950
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 450
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 800
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

OUT OF SEASON - 2027

12 April 2026 – 09 December 2027

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R4 500

R4 500
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 950

R3 950
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 150
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R4 800

R5 500
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 200

R4 900
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 350
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R5 400

R7 200
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R3 600
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 200
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 700
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

PEAK SEASON - 2027 / 2028

10 December 2027 – 11 January 2028

Luxury Safari Tented Suites +

Adults (18+)

R5 100

R5 550
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 350

R4 850
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 450
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Double Safari Tented Suite (Lion) +

Adults (18+)

R5 450

R5 900
**per adult per night

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R4 650

R5 150
**per teen per night

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R2 700
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

Deluxe Thatched Single Safari Tented Suite (Warthog) +

Adults (18+)

R6 100

R8 100
**per adult per night

Standard Lodge Rooms:
Elephant & Cheetah Rooms +

Adults (18+)

R4 100
per adult per night
Sharing

Teens (13-17 yrs)

R3 500
per teen per night
Sharing

Kids (4-12 yrs)

R1 900
per child per night
Sharing

Kiddies (0-3 yrs)

FREE
per child per night
Sharing

NDAKA SAFARI LODGE – BOOKING POLICY & RATES

Ndaka Safari Lodge reserves the right to adjust rates at its discretion.
All prices are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT at 15%.
Please note the following booking policies:

We no longer accept advance 1-night weekend bookings. Last-minute availability may occasionally be offered.

Weekend bookings require a minimum stay of 2 nights, including both Friday and Saturday nights.

Saturday check-ins are permitted only for stays of 3 nights or longer.

A minimum 2-night stay applies:

  • Over all weekends
  • During our Christmas/New Year Peak Season
  • During the Easter High Season, including midweek stays

Peak & High Season Dates

  • 11 December 2026 – 11 January 2027 (Christmas/New Year Peak Season)
  • 19 March 2027 – 11 April 2027 (Easter High Season)
  • 10 December 2027 – 11 January 2028 (Christmas/New Year Peak Season) 

CHILDREN & TEEN BOOKING CONDITIONS

Children aged 12 years and under are automatically accommodated on a sharing basis with adults in the lounge area of a Single Luxury Safari Tented Suite, using proper single beds.
For 1 or 2 children (aged 12 years and under) sharing one of our 2-bedroom Double Luxury Safari Tented Suites with 2 adults, the minimum sharing rate applicable to teens (aged 13–17 years) will apply.

ADDITIONAL BOOKING CONDITIONS

Single Supplements
A single supplement applies during our Christmas Peak Season and Easter High Season for any teens or adults occupying a tented suite on a single occupancy basis.

During the remainder of the year:

  • No single supplement applies.
  • However, limits apply to group bookings where tented suites are booked for single occupancy. One tented suite may be booked for single occupancy for every three tented suites booked on a sharing basis.

Check-In & Check-Out Restrictions
No check-ins or check-outs are permitted on Christmas Day (25 December) or on Easter Sunday (28 March 2027).
Special Offers

All specials are non-commissionable.
Specials apply only to direct bookings made between guests and the lodge.

Exclusive Use Bookings
Exclusive use of Ndaka Safari Lodge (out of season) requires a minimum group booking of 28 adults.

  • Return transfers between the Memorial Gate Car Park and Ndaka Safari Lodge on the days of arrival and departure
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch, dinner, and breakfast

(Additional charges may apply for special menus requested for specific dietary requirements)

  • All hot beverages and homemade biscuits/rusks from the coffee station located in the dining area
  • Two game drives per person per day at the designated times
  • Game drive snacks, morning hot drinks, and a sundowner drink
  • Use of lodge facilities, including the swimming pool (heated during winter) and outdoor games facilities
  • All bar services at the lodge and any additional drinks on afternoon game drives
  • Premium coffees, cocktails and speciality drinks not specifically included eg milkshakes
  • Special dietary requests and customised menus (where applicable)
  • Nambiti Conservation Levy at the current rate:
    For overnight guests:
    R220.00 (incl. VAT) per person per night for all teenagers and adults
    R110.00 per child (aged 4–12 years) per night
    For day visitors:
    R110.00 per person per game drive
    R55.00 per child (aged 4–12 years) per game drive
    Please note: Conservation levies are subject to change without notice, and annual increases generally apply each March.
  • Curio and personal purchases
  • Laundry services
  • Optional extra activities, such as seasonal bass fishing & game walks (when available)
  • Babysitting services charged at R90.00 per hour for a maximum of 2 children & payable directly in cash to the babysitter
  • Ranger/Field Guide and lodge staff gratuities

Identification
Ndaka Safari Lodge is legally required to collect a copy of identification for all adult guests. Acceptable forms of identification include:

  • A South African ID Smart Card
  • A valid South African Driver’s Licence
  • A valid international Passport

Identification documents may either be emailed to the lodge prior to arrival or presented on arrival at the lodge.

Conditions of Entry, Waiver of Liability & Indemnity

All guests are required to sign the indemnity form for Nambiti Private Game Reserve and Hulmar Properties trading as Ndaka Safari Lodge either prior to arrival or upon arrival at the lodge.

Accommodation bookings can be made via our online booking portal or by email to stay@ndaka.co.za.

The reservation will remain provisional until confirmed by payment of a 50% deposit within 7 days of invoice.

Ndaka Safari Lodge reserves the right, without notice, to release any accommodation held where required deposits or payments have not been received timeously.

The balance of payment must be settled 7 days prior to the scheduled date of arrival.

All extras must be settled at the lodge prior to departure.

All group reservations must be made in writing via email to stay@ndaka.co.za .

Any party reserving 60% or more of the rooms (10 suites) is considered a group.

A group reservation will remain provisional until confirmed by payment of a minimum 50% deposit within 7 days of invoice.

Ndaka Safari Lodge reserves the right, without notice, to release any accommodation held where required deposits or payments have not been received timeously.

Full payment must be received 14 days prior to the group’s scheduled date of arrival.

All extras must be settled at the lodge prior to departure.

Payments can be made by either:

  • Direct deposit into our bank account, or
  • Via the secure Semper payment portal link provided on your ProForma Invoice

Security Notice:
Ndaka Safari Lodge only uses the trusted secure payment link generated through our Semper booking system. This ensures all payments can be tracked and traced, providing guests with peace of mind that their booking and payment information is secure.

Due to increasing fraudulent activity (including email hacking), please note:

  • We do NOT send payment links in the body of an email
  • We do NOT offer discounts for full upfront payment

If you are prompted to pay via platforms such as iKhokha, Yoco, PayPal, Bitcoin wallets, etc., please ignore and report it to us immediately.

For assistance before making payment, contact us via phone or WhatsApp on +27 36 940 0087.

Banking Details
Local Payments (South African banks)
Account Name: Hulmar Properties (Pty) Limited t/a Ndaka Safari Lodge
Bank: First National Bank
Branch Code: 257355 Or Universal Branch
Code: 250655
Branch Name: Midlands Mall
Account Number: 62656576489
Reference: Guest Surname + ProForma Invoice Number
Please email proof of payment together with reservation details to stay@ndaka.co.za .

International Payments
Account Name: Hulmar Properties (Pty) Limited t/a Ndaka Safari Lodge
Bank: First National Bank
Branch Code: 257355 Or Universal Branch
Code: 250655
Branch Name: Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg
Account Number: 62656576489|
SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ
Note: South African banks do not use IBAN numbers for international transfers.
Reference: Guest Surname + ProForma Invoice Number

Please email proof of payment together with reservation details to stay@ndaka.co.za

Payment Terms & Restrictions
Cheques are not accepted.

Diners Club and American Express cards are not accepted.

Cash deposits are discouraged as bank cash deposit fees will be for the guest’s account.

International bank transfer fees will be for the guest’s account.

We will do our best to accommodate your dietary requests, but please advise of any special dietary requirements in advance of arrival.

Please note that we do not operate a Halaal or Kosher kitchen.

We can cater for the following dietary needs without additional cost:

  • Food-specific allergies (e.g. shellfish, mushrooms, onions)
  • Food preferences (e.g. no pork, no beef, no seafood, vegetarian, pescatarian)
  • Gluten-free, lactose-free, or dairy-free guests who are happy to “eat around” our standard menus

Additional charges apply for specially tailored menus where guests require us to shop and prepare specific menu additions outside our standard offering,

The following charges apply per person per night (pppn):

  • Gluten-free: R50 pppn
  • Lactose/dairy-free: R100 pppn
  • Vegan: R150 pppn

All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to stay@ndaka.co.za

Cancellations are subject to the lodge’s standard cancellation fees.

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelled more than 90 days prior to arrival: no penalty (banking charges apply)
Cancelled 31 – 90 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled 15 – 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled 8 – 14 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 75% of the full accommodation charge
All international banking charges will be for the guest’s account for any refunds requested.

ENTRY AND USE AT OWN RISK

Please note that entry to Ndaka Safari Lodge and the use of all lodge facilities is entirely at your own risk. A Conditions of Entry, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity form must be signed by all adult guests and by adults on behalf of any accompanying minors.

The owners of Hulmar Properties (trading as Ndaka Safari Lodge), together with their lessees, employees, and contractors, do not accept liability for any damages, injuries, or loss sustained or suffered by any person arising from entry onto the property or use of any facilities, whether caused directly or indirectly by any negligent act or omission.
Although attacks by wild animals are rare, guests are reminded that many of the animals and reptiles in the reserve are potentially dangerous.

Neither the Senzo’kuhle Nkos’unodada Communal Property Trust, Nambiti Private Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd, Top Form Trading 6 (Pty) Ltd, Zargoline Ltd (incorporated not for gain), Hulmar Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Ndaka Safari Lodge, any lodge owner, their staff, associates, agents, nor suppliers can be held liable for any injuries or incidents arising from the behaviour of wild animals.

Click here to download our indemity form.

What our lodge guests say

  • star rating  Family Safari adventure - We took our family of 20 (3 generations) to stay over Easter at Ndaka. The experience was beyond our expectations the accommodation, food, safari, staff went above and beyond... read more

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    April 1, 2026

    star rating  Best Game Reserve Experience - We had the most amazing time at Ndaka. We took our 7 and 9 year old and they had the best experience. Our ranger, Ben, was so knowledgable and made... read more

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    April 1, 2026

    star rating  Don’t go anywhere else, this place is incredible! - We took our 3 children for their first safari experience and I’m so pleased we chose Ndaka. This place is simply out of this world. What makes it so incredible... read more

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    April 1, 2026
  • star rating  BEST VACATION EVER - Ndaka blew me away. From the friendly staff, to the cleanliness, to the beautiful tents, pool and the AMAZING food. Not to mention, the most amazing part being the safari... read more

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    March 1, 2026

    star rating  Service, Accommodation and Game Drives were all outstanding! - Accommodation, staff, guides and sightings were all amazing!! Ndaka really knows how to spoil us!

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    March 1, 2026

    star rating  Best bush trip at Ndaka Safari Lodge - Our family (kids 8 and 9) spent four unforgettable nights at Ndaka Safari Lodge and it was truly spectacular from start to finish.

    Every single game drive was... read more

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    March 1, 2026
  • star rating  A truly special place - How can you sum up the experience of Ndaka in a review? Some places leave a lasting memory, a feeling that you can't really describe in words. Ndaka is one... read more

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    March 1, 2026

    star rating  Ndaka at nambithi game reserve - We had elephant suite and hippo tent. Both were amazingly stylish. David, our guide was informative and knowledgeable. Staff super friendly. Definitely a big YES

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    March 1, 2026

    star rating  Amazing holiday - Went with my Mom for one night and it was amazing!!! Wish I had booked for two nights.
    Staff were extremely friendly, food was delicious, rooms beautiful with very comfortable... read more

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    March 1, 2026
  • star rating  Ideal game experience - I am from Nrw Zealand and Ndaka was recommended to me by a close friend and I was not disappointed. It was a truly wonderful 3 nights I had... read more

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