I need your expert advice. We are planning a trip to South Africa later this year. If you had to choose between Mkuze falls or Ngala, which would you choose and why? What does one area have that we would not see in the other? Are the guides and trackers equally knowledgeable?
We are interested in viewing the Leopards and any of the wild life that are not seen in E.Africa.

Thanks

Leopards, you should look for a place in the Sabi Sands ideally for the best leopard viewing.

Of your two choices, probably Ngala better than Mkuze for overall wildlife.....

Hari

Hari, thanks for your response.
Has anyone stayed in either of these the lodges? How were the guides and overall experience?

I stayed at Ngala Tented Camp in September. Both camps share the same area for drives. Briefly, we saw quite a few different lions, and herds of elephants and buffalo. Although there are leopards there, and there was definitely one around, it remained elusive. We also saw general game and some rhino. The camp experience was wonderful, and our tracker and guide top-notch. We had great guiding at all the CCAfrica camps.

Nothing is ever guaranteed but if I had my heart set on seeing a leopard, I would go to the Sabi Sands.

I have no knowledge of Mkuze Falls.

CW

I have stayed at Mkuze Falls at both of their camps.
The tented is really great value, not that the other is not.
game viewing was outstanding, excellent birds, phenomenal cheetah sightings, great general game including lion etc.

Yes saw plenty of the big stuff too, ele's, rhino and buffalo. I did not see leopard.

Thanks for all your replies. I was looking for an overall experience. A Leopard sighting would be great but I know how elusive they are. The Lodge as well as the tents at Mkuze looks great.