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This South African game reserve overlooks the Pongola River valley in the rugged, mountainous thornveld of northern Kwazulu-Natal and offers a wildlife experience second to none. A morning's drive from Durban (400km) or from Johannesburg (500 km), this prime tourist destination also has its own 1,2 km all weather airstrip. Scenic beauty aside, Itala's most characteristic feature is perhaps its astonishing geological diversity. Ntshondwe Camp is ingeniously camouflaged against a plateau at the foot of the cliffs. This setting provides the ideal haven for raptors. The Visitor's centre has a fully licenced restaurant, a bar and an open game viewing deck which overlooks a small pan. Light lunches served from the snack bar. For larger groups dinner could be arrange al fresco, under the stars in a dramatic setting. Conference venue. Other amenities include a swimming pool built around a giant rock and a well stocked curio shop, which also carries a range of basic provisions. Day and night drives are conducted in open game viewing vehicles. These can be booked at Ntshondwe camp office. Itala's big game species include white and black rhino, elephant, buffalo and notably giraffe. The absence of lion makes for a relaxed air among these animals and other game such as zebra, blue wildebeest and a wide variety of antelope including tsessebe, eland, red hartebeest and mountain reedbuck amongst others.
There is a variety of accommodation at Ithala (Itala)Game Reserve. Ntshondwe Camp has a variety brick under thatch luxury chalets each with their own private bathrooms.
+27 31 2074700 (Fax)
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