Ingwelala is a 3000 hectare privately owned shareblock nature reserve situated 65 km from Hoedspruit in the heart of the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, and borders the unfenced Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

In the news this month...

We have been asked to draw your attention to points 3 & 7 under General in this month's Reserve report by John Llewellyn:

3. Kindly be reminded of the remoteness of Ingwelala, and the substantial distances and travel time necessary to seek professional medical facilities in the case of an emergency. Please ensure that any guests travelling with you to the Reserve are fully aware of this and that persons on chronic or similar medication should plan sufficient supplies when visiting Ingwelala. Please also remember to consult your General Practitioner for advice on malaria prophylactics before visiting Ingwelala.

7. From time to time I appeal to all Members to review their personal circumstances and needs for what appears to me like a lot of “spare” vehicles house in the Workshop. Garaging is very limited and there are serious spatial challenges for further expansion. We should be working hard to reduce our footprint and impact. This is again one of those times that I appeal to Members to review your vehicle status and consider disposing any unused or “retired” game viewers. You are welcome to contact me directly in this regard for further assistance.

The Giraffe
15/06/2013

The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an animal that has always fascinated me, its shape and size unmistakable in the African savanna with its intriguing physiological adaptations.

Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl
14/05/2013

Most mornings in camp, at precious dawn, if you listen very carefully and are able to shut out the rhythmic sound of your partner’s sleepy breathing, you can hear the distinct call of Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, formerly known as the Giant Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus).

Baboon-proof Burglar Bars
14/05/2013

Experimentation with external bars for baboon proofing was raised by the Building Committee at the November 2012 AGM. This story shows what acceptable burglar bars should look like.

Members Items For Sale
14/05/2013

You might like to check out our For Sale page. For a change we have quite a few items up for grabs, at good prices.

Available Sibon Dates:

2013 : July: 24 - 27 August: 19 - 25; 31 Sep: 01-03, 14 - 19 Oct: 12 - 18, 30 Nov: 01 - 05, 11 - 20, 25 - 29 Dec: 09-29	2014 : Jan: 9-18, 29-31 Feb: 01-13, 18-28 March: 1-12, 19 - 20, 25 - 27 April: 02-05, 10 - 16, 23-25 May: 19-31 June: 01 - 04, 10 - 30
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Regular Features:	Updated: 15/06/2013
Reserve Affairs Compiled from the latest Reserve Report more >> Conservation Compiled from the latest Reserve Report more >> Building Projects Building at Ingwelala that might affect your visit more >> Sightings Recorded sightings and members' stories more >> New additions to Downloads Page The abridged version of the Reserve Report sent to the Board each month. more >>

Bungalow Sales:	Updated : 15/06/2013
Your opportunity to join a wonderful family of wildlife enthusiasts who cherish and take pride in their "little piece of Africa". To find out more about Ingwelala, please select the drop-downs in "About Ingwelala". In particular, we recommend the Overview & FAQ's.
There are currently 2 bungalows for sale. Click here for more information.