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MalaMala Game Reserve
MalaMala is part of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and is located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. MalaMala is 13 300 hectares in size and is the largest game reserve in the Sabi Sands. Not only one of the largest game reserves in the region, MalaMala is also the oldest and most historic private game reserve in South Africa, and the first to make the transition to offer wildlife experiences for travellers from all around the globe.
Mala Mala Private Game Reserve lies between Sabi Sands and the Kruger National Park. With the expert rangers and trackers at MalaMala Game Reserve, your game drives promise to be unforgettable adventures filled with wild wonders. MalaMala is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as giraffe, zebra, antelope, cheetah, wild dog, hippo, and warthog as well as many other animals and an abidance of birdlife. MalaMala Game Reserve offers guests off-road game drives and walking safaris and is know to have the countries most Big-5 sightings. MalaMala Game Reserve offers mulitple accommodation options in three luxury 5-star safari camps on the reserve. The camps have been positioned strategically along the Sand River and boast breath-taking views over the reserve.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted.
- 6-seater vehicles.
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air traditional African Boma
- Spa & Gym
- Large viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
- Firepit
Highlights:
- 13 200 hectares in size.
- Adult only and family accommodation is available in three luxury camps.
- 20 kms (13 miles) of Sand River frontage, the foundation of MalaMala’s unrivalled game viewing. Wildlife moves to/from the Kruger National Park to the river. This is where MalaMala’s prime game viewing takes place.
- There is no shared traversing on 70% of the MalaMala reserve.
- Exceptional outdoor dining experiences.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
- Renowned for leopard sightings.
Location:
- Located on the eastern side of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares fenceless borders directly with the Kruger national park as well as Londolozi, Nottens, &Beyond, Umkumbe and Cheetah Plains game reserves.
- Sabi Sands lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting There:
- MalaMala private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Skukuza (SKU) is the closet commercial airport to MalaMala, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or MalaMala private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess.
- Road transfers from Skukuza to MalaMala take 45 minutes and are arranged in open 4×4 safari vehicles.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offer.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
- Special offers are valid 10 Jan – 31 Mar & 01 Nov – 15 Dec.
Packages:
- For extended safari holiday packages, we have a selection of exceptional properties in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
- Designed by our on-trend team of travel experts our packages include internal flights, transfers, accommodation and more.
- Expect efficient and knowledgable, one-on-one planning assistance to create your dream itinerary.
Are you a SA Resident?
SA resident specials available at MalaMala Game Reserve during certain periods.
SA Resident Specials
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From R 11,200 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+16 years
From R 17,550 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Sable Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+12 years
From R 12,870 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Lodges
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From R 18,900 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+16 years
From R 31,000 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Sable Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+12 years
From R 21,800 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Packages
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14 Nights MalaMala, Cape Town & Winelands
Post Link14 Nights / 15 Days
From R 130,000 to R 180,000 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
MalaMala has stood the test of time and delivers a high standard safari experience. In Cape Town your hotel is located in the V&A waterfront and then it’s time to unwind at Babylonstoren wine estate…
Days: 15premium -
10 Nights MalaMala, Cape Town & Winelands
Post Link10 Nights / 11 Days
From R 97,900 to R 133,500 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
MalaMala has stood the test of time and delivers a high standard safari experience. In Cape Town your hotel is located in the V&A waterfront and then it’s time to unwind at Babylonstoren wine estate…
Days: 11premium -
7 Nights MalaMala & Kruger National Park
Post Link7 Nights / 8 Days
From R 114,000 to R 114,000 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
A combination of two world class safari lodges. The renowned MalaMala Camp in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Siviti Safari Lodge, a small luxury safari lodge in the Kruger National Park…
Days: 8premium
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