Mala Mala Game Reserve
Welcome to Mala Mala Game Reserve
The insider's travel guide to Mala Mala Game ReserveMala Mala, one of South Africa's original private game reserves, spans an expansive 130 sq km and has been operational since the 1920s.
Although once part of Sabi Sands Reserve, it now functions independently. The reserve is home to an impressive range of wildlife, offering visitors an engaging safari experience. Mala Mala's size, combined with its exclusivity to its guests, affords visitors a private and serene exploration of the bushy savannah.
Distinct from other reserves in the region, Mala Mala is (slightly) more affordable, making it accessible to a wider range of visitors. Its vast expanse and abundant wildlife have earned it the admiration of many safari experts, who consider it a top South African reserve.
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1 picks Places & Experiences You Won't Find Elsewhere-
My pick for Mala Mala Game Reserve is usually Rattray’s Camp where the game viewing is unrivalled, especially for the awesome populations of all the Big Five. But what I like best is the feeling of exclusivity. You’ll only have four guests per safari vehicle and only eight suites in total, so you’re pretty much on your own with the wildlife. You’ll pay around ZAR 37,200 (USD 2,050) per person per night. For your money you’ll get all the expected amenities of a high-end camp: private plunge pools, his & hers bathrooms, and so on, but for me the solitude is the real cincher.
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MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
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