Activities

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At Ngala excellent facilities are on offer.
Swimming in the new infinity pool or in the lake is offered. The last test showed an absence of Bilharzia in the water on the main beach. Lazing around on the beach, in the beach bar or beside the pool is also considered by some to be an activity.

Non motorized water sports including snorkeling, Hobiecat catamaran sailing and paddle skis are free to lodge residents.

Trips to the hot springs, Unaka Lagoon or sunset cruises are available in our refurbished motor boat "Temba Tumba". 
The hot springs are about 30minutes sail in "Temba Tumba" and guests can disembark and explore the hot springs which emerge on the beach. If the lake is calm the captain can locate a spot where the springs emerge in the lake and it is then possible to swim in the warm water within the lake. 
Unaka Lagoon sports crocs, hippos and a variety of bird life in a tranquil setting and is an ideal location to watch the sunset.

Sunset cruises, now known as "Sunset Swimdowner Cruises" are free to residents.

Guided village tours and a cultural evening of local cuisine coupled with a cultural dance show can be arranged.

Mountain bikes are available for hire by guests and can be used to explore the local area or, for the more 
adventurous, explore trails in the natural forest reserve which is about 15 minutes drive from the lodge.

Guests can enjoy other activities such as beach volleyball, walks along the beach past the fishing villages and bird watching. The variety of birdlife is quite entrancing – Ngala lodge boasts wetland, lake and woodland birds along with the migrating species (see diagram below).

The following list shows lake, wetland and woodland birds that have been seen and recorded so far: