MalaMala Camp is nestled along the Sand River and is the soul of MalaMala. This is South Africa's first private reserve and boasts some of the best game viewing in the country
Family rooms are able to accommodate a third adult or two children under 12 years on request. There is also a fully equipped disabled suite.
MalaMala Camp has been designed to appreciate the view of the surrounding bush with winding pathways along the perimeter of the camp leading to the ochre coloured units and mature trees lead to the main lodge area with an impressive lounge, air-conditioned dining room and a bar that shows the long history of Mala Mala. There is also an air-conditioned library or the Monkey Club with satellite television as well as internet connectivity and DVD player. There is a large wooden deck that offers a great vantage point for animal spotting and shaded by large Jackalberry trees.
The large infinity pool also offers great vistas across to the river - nothing like taking a dip watching some of the wildlife! For those who want to work off the good meals there is a small fitness facility with a treadmill, stationery bike, multi-gym machine as well as free weights and a steam room. A massage service is also available for some extra pampering.
There is also a fully stocked wine-cellar with a selection of some of South Africa's finest wines to compliment your meal. Dinners are either served in the dining area or in the outside boma, ideal for those warm summer nights under the African night sky.
Whilst there is mobile connection at the lodge it is a strict Mala Mala policy that no mobile devices are allowed on game drives due to the critical rhino poaching situation in South Africa.
Children of all ages are accepted at Mala Mala Camp, however children 4 years and younger are not permitted on game drives nor in the boma area for dinner - there is baby sitting facilities. Exceptions on the game drives will be made if parents book a sole use vehicle. Depending on the party size this is possible however if you are a larger family group of up to 6 people then a vehicle will be allocated to the group by default as this is the maximum seating on the game vehicles.
The main focus of your stay at MalaMala is on the game viewing experience and being in the prime location, directly bordering the Kruger National Park (no fences) this is exactly what you can expect to experience with 13 500 hectares of prime game viewing bush. Not only will you have a great opportunity to see the big five (lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant), but also a wide range of another animals from cheetah, variety of antelope, zebra, giraffe, amazing bird life and you could even to lucky to see some of the less seen animals like the shy civet, serval and even a honey badger. The Sands river is the lifeblood of the reserve and cuts down the middle with 23km of river and being a perennial river this is where animals frequent.
The vehicles only take 6 persons on a vehicle and with an experienced ranger who knows the bush and will ensure that your safari will be a memorable holiday with great animal sightings.
Access to MalaMala Camp is easy with either daily charter flights from Johannesburg or you can fly into Skukuza Airport which offers direct flights from either Cape Town or Johannesburg.
Location
Ehlanzeni, 1260, South Africa