MalaMala Game Reserve

Awards for MalaMala - 2006

FODOR'S CHOICE 2006
We are delighted to advise that MalaMala has been honoured as one of the Top Ten hotels worldwide on Fodor’s Choice 2006 list. We are proudly representing Africa as the only African destination selected. This is the annual round up of the Fodor’s editors’ and writers’ top picks for hotels, restaurants and sites/ experiences that receive the Fodor’s Choice designation in their Gold Guides.
According to Fodor’s:
"This designation is reserved for hotels, restaurants, sights and experiences so wonderful and so special that words don't do them justice -- you just have to experience them to know”.

Awards for MalaMala - 2005

One of the Top Ten hotels worldwide.
Fodor’s Choice 2006
2nd in the category “Worlds Best Service” for Africa and the Middle East
Travel & Leisure Magazine, May 2005

Awards for MalaMala - 2004

Awards for MalaMala - 2003

Number 1 in "Africa and the Middle East" for "World’s Best Service" award for 2003.
Travel & Leisure Magazine, May 2003
3rd Best Hotel in the World for overall value for money.
Best value in Africa and the Middle East for over USD$400.00.
Travel and Leisure Magazine, March 2003

Awards for MalaMala - 2002

Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Travel and Leisure Magazine, July 2002

Awards for MalaMala - 2001

First in the category World's Best Service for Africa and the Middle East region.
Travel + Leisure Magazine, June 2001.

Awards for MalaMala - 2000

6th Best Small Hotel in the World - Travel & Leisure Magazine, September 2000
19th Best Hotel in the World - Travel & Leisure Magazine (September 2000)
2nd Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East
Travel & Leisure Magazine (September 2000)

Awards for MalaMala - 1999

The Best African Resort - 1999 Readers Choice Awards - Conde Naste Traveler, Nov 1999
Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Travel and Leisure Magazine, Sept 1999
Best Small Hotel in the World - Travel and Leisure Magazine, Sept 1999
Best Value for Money Destination in Africa and the Middle East - Travel and Leisure Magazine, March 1999
Gold List Designation - Conde Naste Traveler, Jan 1999

Awards for MalaMala - 1998

Top Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Conde Nast Traveller, Jan 1998
Second best value for money in the world - Travel and Leisure Magazine - February 1998
Best Value for money in the world for properties over US$ 350 per night. - Travel and Leisure Magazine, Feb 1998
Top Game Lodge in South Africa - Travel Trade Gazette Southern Africa, 1998
Best Game Reserve - Out and About Magazine, August 1998
Executive Lifestyle - Most outstanding Private Game Reserve - Professional Management Review Golden Arrow Awards, Sept 1998
Best Small Hotel in the World - Travel and Leisure Magazine, Sept 1998
Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Travel and Leisure Magazine, Sept 1998

Awards for MalaMala - 1997

Best Hotel In The World
Travel & Leisure Magazine.
Best Small Hotel in the World
Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Travel And Leisure Magazine - September 1997
World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve - June 1997 Travel Trade Gazette
Top Resort In The World - Conde Nast Traveller
Best Value for Money Hotel in the World over $350.00 per room per night - Travel & Leisure, January 1997.

Awards for MalaMala - 1996

Eighth out of the Top Ten Best Small Hotels in the World - Travel & Leisure, October 1996.
Top Hotel in Africa and the Middle East - Travel & Leisure, October 1996.

Awards for MalaMala - 1993/ 1989 / 1984 / 1983

1993 The State Presidents Award for eco-tourism, the "Order of Meritorious Service Award" - Gold, awarded to Michael Rattray.
1989 One of the top 37 hotels in the World - Edward Carters, Letters from Abroad.
1984 Top Safari Lodge of the World - The Hideaway Report.
1983 Ossie Doyer Trophy for "Conservationist of the Year" awarded to Michael Rattray, Managing Director of MalaMala Game Reserve.