Ngwenya Lodge is located on the banks of the Crocodile River which forms the natural boundary between the lodge site and the famous Kruger National Park.

With the exception of a few development sites along this river, most of the opposite bank consists of the Kruger National Park and some farmlands where sugar cane is cultivated.

Accommodation is provided in luxury air-conditioned one, two and three bedroom facebrick thatched lodges, which are fully equipped (Satellite TV, towels, linen, cutlery and crockery) and is serviced on a daily basis. Each lodge has its own braai facility and carport.

The probability that more land along this river will be zoned for resort development in future is remote, because the available land is extensively used for agriculture and the National Parks Board of South Africa opposes any new developments along the borders of the Kruger National Park. This implies that the Ngwenya resort site will probably be the last new resort location along the boundary of the Kruger National Park.

There are no game fences between Ngwenya and the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River forms the only physical boundary between these two areas. This feature surely places the resort in a rather unique situation. During winter months, when the flow of the river is at its lowest, wild animals such as lion, buffalo and elephant have been known to visit the premises or wander along the river bank directly in front of the resort. Ngwenya also plays host to hippopotamus which have found dams on the resort a better home than the river itself.

For first time visitors to this part of the country, the climate may vary from temperate during winter, to warm and humid during the summer months. The relatively high humidity is caused by the fact that Ngwenya is some ninety kilometres away from the Indian ocean with its warm Mozambique currents.

Early mornings and late afternoons provide the best times for game viewing from look-out points onto watering-holes along the banks of the Crocodile River and from the site itself. Bird-watching, within an area where the highest density of different bird species in the country is found, can virtually be undertaken from the comfort of your deck chair. Well constructed hide and viewing platforms are available along the river banks.

The development also has an environmental centre, four swimming pools, two tennis courts, mini golf and a play ground for youngsters - all set in immaculately maintained tropical gardens ideal for birding and tree spotting.

From the site, game drives can be conducted into the Kruger National Park, from Ngwenya via the Crocodile Bridge or the Malelane gates. Various one-day trips can also be arranged. Trips from Ngwenya, through the Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp, to Lower Sabie and Satara Camps and back, or through Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp to Skukuza and Tsokwane rest camps, or a third day trip can be arranged through Crocodile Bridge, to Berg-en-Dal and Malelane and back to Ngwenya. It is in this area of the Kruger National Park where the most prolific wild life can be experienced.

For fishing enthusiasts, permits can be obtained from the National Parks Board with special permission to fish Tiger Fish and Vundu in the Crocodile and Komati Rivers. Fishing spots are not more than a twenty minute drive away from the Ngwenya site.

Sail boating and water skiing is possible in dams which are all within one hour's drive from the site. Golfers are catered for at the Malelane golf course which is thirty five minutes away from Ngwenya. The Piggs Peak Casino in the Kingdom of Swaziland is also within easy reach of the resort. The Swaziland border is only thirty five kilometres away from Ngwenya, where arts and crafts stalls with native Swazi artefacts can be seen. There are numerous arts and crafts stalls on route between Nelspruit and White River.

Various wilderness hiking trails, under the guidance of a game ranger, can be booked within the Kruger National Park where tourist can experience the African bush and enjoy the excitement of camping out in the open. These wilderness hikers are very sought after and special arrangements and bookings will have to made well in advance.

With the Mozambique border becoming more accessible, trips to Maputo, approximately ninety kilometres away, are a reality. This affords the discerning tourist the opportunity of game fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving excursions along some of the most beautiful coral reefs along the east coast of Africa.

Tours to the sugar mills at both Komatipoort and Malelane can also be arranged. There are various game parks with hiking trials within the borders of Swaziland. The old mining town of Barberton, some ninety kilometres from the resort, will provide some insight into the historic past of that region. The Sudwala caves and Montrose falls near Nelspruit can be undertaken as a day trip from the resort, with a visit to the "Craft Kraal" and crocodile ranch as part thereof.

The International airport at Nelspruit place the resort within easy access from most major centres. A luxury coach tour from Johannesburg, some four hundred and sixty kilometres away, can also be an entertaining experience of changing landscapes, climate and topography.

Come visit and experience the tranquility and beauty of the Mpumalanga and get a taste of Africa.

PLEASE NOTE:
- Ngwenya Lodge is mainly a timeshare resort and accommodation only becomes available for rental if the owners decide not to make use of it themselves and they also opt not to bank it with RCI. They have up to 4 months prior to arrival to indicate this so availability can not be checked more than 4 months in advance. For the same reason we do not accept 1 night bookings since it is then difficult to rent out the remainder of the days for that timeshare week.
- Weeks run from one Friday to the next so bookings running over more than 1 timeshare week (including a consecutive Thursday & Friday) are generally not available unless the same unit is not being used by two consecutive owners and both of them decide not to bank their unit. Such bookings might be possible if guests are prepared to move to another unit on the Friday.

The resort is very popular. Over peak periods (Christmas, Easter & School Holidays) there are generally very few if any weeks banked.

Rates
ONLY SELF-CATERING RATES ARE AVAILABLE. MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE A LA CARTE RESTAURANT BUT CAN NOT BE PRE-PAID OR INCLUDED IN QUOTES. Lodges are fully equipped for self-catering.

Valid 01 December 2008 - 30 November 2009
Midweek/Out of season
River Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R495
Per Person Per Night Single: R750
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R245
Dam/Bush Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R410
Per Person Per Night Single: R615
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R205

Weekends, Gauteng School Holidays and Public Holidays
River Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R535
Per Person Per Night Single: R825
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R270
Dam/Bush Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R455
Per Person Per Night Single: R685
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R225

Peak Season (Christmas & Easter)
River Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R590
Per Person Per Night Single: R895
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R300
Dam/Bush Lodge
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R495
Per Person Per Night Single: R750
Children (2 - 16 years) Per Night: R250