MalaMala is one of South Africa's legendary and exclusive safari destinations and is internationally acknowledged as one of the 'top game viewing destinations in the world'.
Only guests accommodated at one of the 3 MalaMala camps may traverse this immense 13,500 hectares of privately owned game land. Daily safaris are conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles to track down Africa's Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. After dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores on the hunt. Walking safaris can also be arranged on request.
MalaMala Camp is set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Sand River. The camp is unfenced - an oasis in the middle of the bushveld - and every aspect of the camp is designed to appreciate and enjoy the view of the surrounding wilderness. Massive trees and rolling green lawns are filled with birdsong, with the occasional antelope or elephant which seeks the succulence of the greenery.
The spacious and beautifully decorated guest lounge leads onto an expansive wooden deck which provides an elevated view of animals drinking and bathing in the river. Dinner under the stars in a reed enclosed boma or around a log fire, under the starry African sky, is yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience.
Pathways wind their way along the perimeter of the camp to reveal 19 individual ochre coloured and thatched rooms and suites, which are tucked into the greenery which flanks the Sand River. Each one offers views of the surrounding bush from a private verandah.
The luxury and comfort of the camp, combined with the exhilarating game drives and guided walks in the beautiful and unspoilt MalaMala Reserve, is incomparable.
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.
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Rates Include
All meals and snacks; all drinks (excluding premium brands); twice-daily shared game drives in open 4WD safari vehicles; nature walks; the Community Levy; a laundry service (maximum 10 items only per room per day only for guests staying 2+ nights); and transfers to/from the MalaMala Airstrip are included. PLEASE NOTE: All other drinks are NOT included. IN ADDITION: For self-drive visitors, there is a R140 per person and a R310 per vehicle entrance fee, payable in cash at the entrance gate (subject to change).
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 5 are not permitted to dine in the boma or to be taken on game drives, unless their parents have reserved sole-use of their Land Rover - rates available on request.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to partake in nature/bush walks. A respectable grasp of the English language should be understood by any guest partaking in a nature walk at MalaMala.
Walks are conducted in the latter morning part of the day and the duration depends on the weather and the people doing the walk and interests of those people. Most walks are between an hour or two and are not challenging. These are conducted out in the reserve and are on the road, in open areas, so that any animals that are approaching can be seen. There is a ranger who leads the walk and then a ranger driving a vehicle behind in case of danger. All rangers are qualified to conduct the walks. The walks are for the smaller things such as plants, trees, insects, birds etc, things that tend to be missed a little while driving on game drive.
Guest safety is of the utmost importance and the responsibility lies with the ranger leading the nature walk and it is at his/her discretion of who can partake in a the nature walk or the type of nature walk that will be conducted.
On arrival, the ranger looking after the family will assess the age, enthusiasm and independence of the children and in collaboration with the parents and guardians, various activities will be offered.
A MalaMala backpack including an interactive check-list, bird and mammal colouring books, compass and thermometer, lip-ice and water are given to each child between the ages of 4 and 12.
The ranger allocated to the family will, throughout their stay, offer some of the following activities
:The tracking of various animals from their spoor markings; Teach basic survival skills (where to find water, what plants are good to eat, medicinal uses of plants, the toothbrush and loo paper trees); Warning signs of dangerous animals and first aid for emergency situations in the bush; A bush breakfast enables children to learn how to make fire and to participate in the meal preparation; Children are able to communicate on the radio (out of game drive times).
Special meals and “ration packs” are prepared for children.
Babysitters are available in the evenings if required.
In camp there are children's movies, wildlife movies (filmed on MalaMala) and board games. ::
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 5 ratings
Great sightings at both camps, by excellent rangers, saw cheetah (x1 at Mala Mala, x3 at Inyati), wild dogs at both and Inyati with a kill, lions at both (Mala Mala over 3 days with a kill, but Inyati had 3 male lions), saw everything at both but elephants having a mud bath was a highlight at Inyati.
Food and service was great at both, slightly more relaxing at Inyati as there was a longer break in the day more flexibilty on moving around and mingling.
Would do both camps again and they complimented each other.
C MACKIE
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Directions For Drivers
PLEASE TELEPHONE THE CAMP ON +27 (0) 13 735 9200 WHEN YOU ARE IN/NEAR HAZYVIEW TO ADVISE THEM OF YOUR PROGRESS.
From Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction): Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536.
Once on the R536, continue along this road for approximately 34.5 km and on the left-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for various lodges including Inyati, Idube, Exeter and Savanna. Go past these, and approximately 3 km further on, on the left-hand side of the road, you will see signposts for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn left here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate.
From the Kruger Mpumalanga/Nelspruit International Airport: Turn right out of the airport onto the R538 and follow the signs to White River (Witrivier). Continue for approximately 12 km, until you reach the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40. After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn right here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12 or N4 highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Keep on the N4 until you reach Nelspruit, where you will turn left onto the R40 to White River. In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself, turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin/Kruger National Park. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right. Cross over the next set of traffic lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview (the R538, via the Numbi Gate, is a busy road and not recommended). After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Johannesburg/Pretoria via Scenic Route: Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing. In Lydenburg/Mashishing, follow the signs to Sabie over the Long Tom Pass (the highest tar road in South Africa). In Sabie, take the R536 to Hazyview. Just before Hazyview you will reach a T-junction. Turn right onto the R40 towards Hazyview. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Hoedspruit Airport: Turn right out of the airport towards the R40. At the T-junction, turn left onto the R40 towards White River and Hazyview. Proceed on the R40 for approximately 88 km until you reach a set of traffic lights in Hazyview with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn left here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From the Paul Kruger Gate: Go through the gate, and follow the R536 to Hazyview. Continue along this road for approximately 4.5 km and on the right-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn right here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate.
ONCE AT THE SHAW’S GATE: For self-drive visitors, there is a R140 per person and a R310 per vehicle entrance fee, payable in cash at the entrance gate (subject to change). Please retain your receipt as proof of entrance and have it stamped at your destination when you are leaving, which acts as your Exit Permit. Once inside the gate, follow the signs to the lodge through the reserve.
Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.
General Information For Guests
Rooms have air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, fan, outside and inside shower, balcony/deck, heater, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, a hair dryer, and a safe.
The main area has an air conditioned library with a satellite television and DVD player, a large filtered infinity pool, well appointed safari boutique, a small fitness facility, and a fully stocked wine cellar and bar area. A massage service is available on request.
The fitness facility has a stationary bicycle, treadmill, multi-gym machine, rowing machine, sit up benches. pull up bar, free weights, mats and a steam room.
Mala Mala retains the exclusive use of the 33,000 acres/16,000 hectares that make up this property. The lodge does not traverse over other reserves, nor do they have traversing rights over Mala Mala's property.
The game drive vehicles seat 6 guests per vehicle.
A babysitting facility is available at a nominal fee.
Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted.
There is some mobile/cell phone coverage.
A laundry service is included.
If you are arriving/departing via FedAir, the camp is an 8 minute drive away from the airstrip.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to partake in nature/bush walks. A respectable grasp of the English language should be understood by any guest partaking in a nature walk at MalaMala.
Walks are conducted in the latter morning part of the day and the duration depends on the weather and the people doing the walk and interests of those people. Most walks are between an hour or two and are not challenging. These are conducted out in the reserve and are on the road, in open areas, so that any animals that are approaching can be seen. There is a ranger who leads the walk and then a ranger driving a vehicle behind in case of danger. All rangers are qualified to conduct the walks. The walks are for the smaller things such as plants, trees, insects, birds etc, things that tend to be missed a little while driving on game drive.
Guest safety is of the utmost importance and the responsibility lies with the ranger leading the nature walk and it is at his/her discretion of who can partake in a the nature walk or the type of nature walk that will be conducted.
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Great sightings at both camps, by excellent rangers, saw cheetah (x1 at Mala Mala, x3 at Inyati), wild dogs at both and Inyati with a kill, lions at both (Mala Mala over 3 days with a kill, but Inyati had 3 male lions), saw everything at both but elephants having a mud bath was a highlight at Inyati.
Food and service was great at both, slightly more relaxing at Inyati as there was a longer break in the day more flexibilty on moving around and mingling.
Would do both camps again and they complimented each other.
