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GREATER KRUGER - MALAMALA GAME RESERVE

Overview
 

MalaMala Game Reserve shares a 19 kilometre unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park and together with expansive river frontage along the Sand River, it means the wildlife encounters here are exceptional. It’s one of the largest, private Big 5 reserves in South Africa and this vast area of untouched African wilderness is shared with just three lodges.           
 

Rooms
 

There are three lodges of varying styles and sizes to choose from on the reserve. All rooms are furnished in a modern African style and have tea and coffee facilities, air-conditioning and overhead fans.
 

  • MalaMala Camp – the largest of the camps, with 19 rooms and suites.
  • MalaMala Sable Camp – next door to MalaMala Camp, Sable is a small, intimate camp with six suites, each with indoor and outdoor showers and a private deck overlooking the waterhole or the river.
  • MalaMala Rattray’s Camp – the most luxurious camp with eight spacious suites, each with a private garden area and veranda, double bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers and a private plunge pool.

Facilities
 

All three lodges have comfortably furnished lounges and bar areas, an expansive wooden deck overlooking the Sand River, an outdoor pool and a traditional reed boma for evening meals around the campfire. Twice daily game drives are included at all camps.
 

Rattray’s Camp has a small fitness facility with a steam room. 
 

Pool

Firepit

Exercise Facilities

Family friendly

Activities

Game drives

Wellness Treatments

Facilities may change. Some activities may be subject to an additional charge.

Our thoughts

" MalaMala’s location is unique – the Sand River flows for 20 kilometres through the reserve, attracting the wildlife year-round.

Sable Camp can be booked exclusively for families or friends travelling together.

Rattray’s Camp has a minimum age of 16 years so is popular with couples and honeymooners - and with a maximum of 4 people on each vehicle, the game drive experience feels very exclusive.

MalaMala Camp is family-friendly and takes children of all ages (note, children under five are not permitted in the boma in the evening or on game drives unless a private vehicle is booked. "


MalaMala

Mala Mala Main Camp Pool and Deck

MalaMala Main Camp Pool and Deck

Mala Mala Main Camp Buffet Dining

MalaMala Main Camp Buffet Dining

Mala Mala Childrens Activities

MalaMala Children's Activities

Mala Mala Buffalo Suite Bathroom

MalaMala Main Camp Buffalo Suite Bathroom

Mala Mala Bushwalk

MalaMala Bush Walk

Sable Camp Suite Interior

MalaMala Sable Camp Suite Interior

Sable Camp Outside Shower

MalaMala Sable Camp Outside Shower

Sable Camp Sitting Area

MalaMala Sable Camp Sitting Area

Mala Mala Main Camp Luxury Suite Double Room

MalaMala Main Camp Luxury Suite Double Room

Rattrays Pool

MalaMala Rattrays Camp Pool and Loungers

Rattrays Suite Interior

MalaMala Rattrays Camp Suite Interior

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MalaMala

MalaMala is located on the eastern side of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve directly bordering the Kruger National Park.

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"The best trip we have ever had and we have had some wonderful holidays. Africa is a very special place - we will definitely be returning to South Africa."

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"We had an amazing holiday thanks! It was super from start to finish. African Pride did us proud. Our £££ took us much further than would have been the case in Europe - meals out were much cheaper, as was drinking. We were delighted. The Harley Davidson coastal tours and Franschhoek ebike tours were excellent, and we would definitely recommend. It was a really lovely holiday making memories that we will treasure always!!"

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"We felt thoroughly spoiled and privileged to have had such a wonderful family holiday - we really enjoyed the whole experience. The boys loved the hike up Table Mountain, and cable car back down. We definitely benefited from a good exchange rate, so eating out as a family wasn’t a painful experience! The only thing I would have done differently is pack a few warmer layers for safari – always forget how cold Africa can be in the bush!"

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