Overview
The reserve is home to an abundance of different species. Especially notable is the very high number of giraffes that grace Ithala.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Rating | Comfortable
Highlights & What to Expect
- Three picnic sites with views of the park are ideal for a late breakfast.
- Accommodation at Ntshondwe is of a higher standard than that of the camps in Kruger National Park.
- The park is home to four of the Big Five, with only lions not found in the reserve.
- Twice daily game drives and bush walks are offered and can be booked at reception.
- The Horace Rall Viewpoint on a platform extending from the edge of the Ngotse Mountain offers splendid views of the imposing countryside and a vantage point from which to view klipspringers, mountain reedbuck, and soaring black eagles.
Location & Setting
The camp is in Ithala Game Reserve near Louwsburg, about five hours from Johannesburg and Durban. The terrain is stunning, with mountain peaks and deep valleys densely wooded by Acacia trees. Though not one of South Africa's most famous conservation areas, those visiting KwaZulu-Natal should consider a safari in these unique surroundings.
Rooms
Ntshondwe Camp consists of 39 thatched chalets. The chalets are surrounded by lush indigenous flora. Each chalet is tastefully decorated and equipped with an en suite bathroom. The chalets are situated around the main lodge against a rocky outcrop. There are one two and three bedroomed chalets.
Facilities
The main lodge has a restaurant where quality meals are served, a bar, and a game-viewing deck that looks out onto a small pan. The camp's swimming pool is built around a giant rock at the foot of a hillside. A small shop offers locally-made arts and crafts and necessities.
Amenities
Bar
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi
Activities
Game Drives
Bush Dining
Bird Watching
Bush Walks
Stargazing
Bush Picnics
Night Drives
Culture Tours