A true reflection of the traditional Safari Experience.
MalaMala promises the finest game viewing
on the African sub-continent and regularly provides the subject
matter for a veritable collection of international and
local wildlife documentaries (including National Geographic). Many
of these documentaries have won international accolades amidst critical
acclaim. Several publications are available,
showcasing the treasures that make the property one of the most
sought-after on any traveller's itinerary.
No other destination can compete with the Lowveld's pristine wilderness locations, which are legally protected from human interference. The region, larger than many independent countries, is home to the largest concentrations of free roaming elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, and literally hundreds of other species of wild mammal. Today this area is known to have the greatest diversification of animal species on the African continent. Over two hundred different species occur in abundance, whilst the ever changing bird life provides even the most experienced ornithologist with rare finds.
It is a near-impossible task to bring to life a MalaMala safari through the written word, but the wildlife statistics published by the property serve to prove the frequency and consistency of Big 5 sightings experienced by visitors.
Why such phenomenal viewing success? Simply put, it’s due to:
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Size and human habitation: 33000 acres (13 500 hectares) lie undisturbed, but for two safaris which meander through the wild with no more than 6 silent observers per vehicle each day. Human densities which have a direct impact on the environment have been kept to an absolute minimum. Only guests accommodated at one of the MalaMala camps enjoy this privately-owned game land.
- MalaMala has practiced sound
environmental management policies for years, well before “responsible
tourism" became the contemporary catch phrase.
- Photographic safaris are conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, allowing for total freedom of movement and the ability to leave the road and track down Africa's unique animals including the legendary Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and
Buffalo.
Did you know?
* MalaMala and Sable Camp only accommodate 6 guests per safari vehicle, whilst Rattray’s on MalaMala limits the number of guests per safari vehicle to 4.
* MalaMala is renowned internationally for the quality of its leopard viewing. 99% of guests spending 2 nights at MalaMala will experience more than one leopard sighting a day – many of which involve other predators and most certainly prey.
The Camps
MalaMala Game Reserve offers a range of accommodation across three camps to appeal to every type of traveller. Families are welcome at MalaMala Main Camp, where “Junior Rangers” are treated to an educational yet entertaining bush experience.
Sable Camp is the exclusive version of the Main Camp and the perfect choice for the traveller who seeks a smaller, more tranquil environment.
Rattray’s on MalaMala is the crème de la crème of the luxury safari industry. The newest addition to the MalaMala portfolio, this elegant reflection of a colonial era embodied in the timeless “Out of Africa” epic promises the ultimate exclusive safari in style, privacy and sublime comfort.
The Location
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