Perched atop terracotta cliffs in the tree-laden heart of Lapalala Game Reserve, the freshly-minted Noka Camp is a haven of conservation. The lodge is 100% solar-powered and has been built on small concrete pads to ensure no marks are left on their piece of the Waterberg. And bonus, this has had no effect on the aesthetics so expect gorgeous interiors and every comfort you could ask for. Noka Camp is bespoke in every sense of the word, and with an award-winning architect at the helm and hand-crafted items from the local community, every corner of the camp is a delight.
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Four tented villas and one family villa are dotted along the clifftop, each featuring ceiling-to-floor glass walls that let in every ounce of light and take advantage of the endless views. Rooms have dual indoor showers with underfloor heating, an outdoor shower, and sunsets have never looked better than watched through the bubbles of your sunken bath. Built into the sandstone, your private heated pool feels like it blends right into the landscape and each room comes with a cosy outdoor lounge. For a starlit night surrounded by the sounds of wildlife, enjoy a sleep-out in the luxurious sky bed.
The dining experience...Lead by top chef, Thapelo Letsogo, enjoy a variety of fresh and tasty African-Asian fusion dishes accompanied by fine wines from the lodge’s cellar. At Noka, the gin is a home-made affair, and is created using botanicals found in Lalapala.
Learn from Noka's commitment to the environment with its Carbon Offset Programme and amazing efforts in the conservation of pangolins, cheetahs and rhinos. You can even join in on the rhino monitoring action.
For families, no children under 10 are allowed unless the camp is exclusively booked - so getting a party together could be well worth it!
Noka Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Noka Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Noka Camp start from around $1.2K, or US$1.2K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
