MalaMala Private Game Reserve is situated in the eastern part of South Africa in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. It shares a 12 mile border with the Kruger National Park and is in its own private reserve. Award winning and home to World famous game viewing, it is almost guaranteed guests will see a wide variety of animals.

MalaMala Private Game Reserve is made up of three separate lodges: Rattray’s, Sable, and the Main Camp. Rattray’s is the most luxurious of the three lodges, Sable Camp is great for those seeking privacy, and the Main Camp offers a fun atmosphere for those wanting a great all-around safari experience.

Rattray’s On MalaMala

Rattray’s on MalaMala represents a classical “into Africa” safari experience in keeping with MalaMala’s history of presenting an authentic view of wildlife in Africa to the discerning traveler. Facilities within the main elegant building incorporate a viewing deck, an air-conditioned library providing a refuge for the literary devotee, an attractive bar showcasing the history of the area and an adjoining wine cellar stocked with a wide range of South Africa’s best wines.

Sable Camp

Situated at the southern end of the MalaMala reserve in a prime elevated position overlooking the Sand River and surrounding bush, the Sable Camp is an ideal retreat for the more reclusive traveler who prefers privacy and exclusivity. A library with satellite television and internet connectivity give one the option to stay in touch with the world whilst the intimate safari bar, swimming pool and large wooden deck surrounding the camp provide the platform from which to admire the unimpeded views that make the Sable Camp experience so rich and interactive.

MalaMala Main Camp

The ochre colored buildings are clustered amid shady trees and manicured lawns overlooking the Sand River. Despite the comfort offered, MalaMala retains an authentic camp atmosphere, where the attention to detail for which Mala Mala is world famous is obvious. The spacious, beautifully decorated Buffalo lounge displaying bronzes, works of art and animal trophies leads onto an expansive wooden deck which provides an elevated view of animals watering in the Sand River.

Insider's Guide:

• Home to some of the best game viewing in South Africa
• Wide variety of animals
• 3 different lodges suiting a wide variety of tastes
• Excellent choice for a first safari

Rattray’s

The Rattray’s camp experience is exclusive, with each of the eight comfortable suites occupying its own elevated site overlooking the Sand River. Filtered plunge pools complete each of the secluded verandahs and an outdoor dining area provides the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy bush cuisine in complete privacy. Each guest has the choice of remaining connected to the outside world from the sanctuary of their room via continuous internet connectivity and satellite television. This camp has a 16 year old minimum age limit.

Sable Camp

The fully air-conditioned, beautifully appointed Sable Camp has a truly colonial feel enhanced with modern comforts. The Sable Camp accommodates 14 guests in 5 luxury suites and the Lions Den - a 2 bedroom, spacious luxury suite with magnificent views. The Sable Camp does not accommodate children under the age of 12, unless the entire camp is reserved exclusively.

MalaMala Main Camp

The accommodation at the Main Camp continues the African theme with spacious bungalows under thatch. The 18 luxury rooms consist of rooms, suites, family rooms, a disabled suite and one single room. Each of the air-conditioned rooms enjoys a spectacular view of the surrounding bush and are equipped with "His" and "Hers" en-suite bathrooms, insect proof screens and top quality large twin beds, 24 hour temperature control, direct dial telephones, a mini-bar and a mini safe. Individually decorated, they feature sets of animal or bird prints, complementing the attention to detail for which MalaMala is world famous.

Rattray’s

Breakfast and lunch are served in the air-conditioned dining room or on the adjoining deck whilst the traditional reed boma under a magnificent jackalberry tree is the ultimate outdoor evening venue.

Sable Camp

A reed enclosed boma where dinner is served under the stars, the Safari Bar features an international selection of beverages.

MalaMala Main Camp

Dinner, where one may enjoy venison specialties and haute bush cuisine is served in the grand old African manner, under the stars in a reed enclosed boma, a MalaMala tradition for over 60 years. Seated around a log fire, under the starry African sky, enjoying superb food and outstanding South African wines is yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience.

Rattray's Camp at a glance

Library, Bar, Outside deck / lounge, swimming pool with change room facilities, massage room, gymnasium, Boma , golf Carts for guests who do not want to walk back to rooms, laundry service.

Sable Camp and Mala Mala Main Camp at a glance

Filtered swimming pool, gymnasium, wine cellar, The Monkey Club - DVD Den/Library, laundry service.

Photographic safaris are conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles which allows for total freedom of movement and the ability to leave the road and track down Africa's Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. After dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores on the hunt and walking safaris with an armed ranger can be arranged on request.

The success of their safaris can be measured by the fact that more than 76% of guests are members of their 'Big Five Club', which means that they have had sightings of the Big Five. This phenomenal rate of viewing success is directly attributed to the fact that MalaMala Game Reserve comprises 33,000 acres of pristine game viewing land, making it the largest privately owned game reserve in South Africa, with human density and impact on the land being kept to an absolute minimum. Another reason is the unfenced border between MalaMala Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park, which allows herds of animals to migrate unhindered to the perennial Sand River which flows north to south through the MalaMala Game Reserve for 13 miles.

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