Facilities
Camp Facilities:
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Air-conditioned library with satellite television, internet connectivity and DVD player
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Air-conditioned safari bar and dining-room
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A large wooden safari deck - the ideal vantage point from which to observe the steady flow of animal life at the Sand River’s edge
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Safari Deck overlooking the Sand River and surrounding bushveld
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A filtered Swimming Pool nestled in the flood plain below the Camp
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A massage service is available on request
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A fully stocked wine-cellar houses a selection of some of South Africa’s finest wines
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The Safari Boutique & Fitness Facility are located in the MalaMala Main Camp which is situated close by
Accommodation:
5 luxury suites each with
- "his" and "hers" bathrooms
- 24 hour temperature control
- direct dial telephones
- a mini-bar
- a mini safe
- Tea and coffee making facilties
- Hairdryer
Family rooms able to accommodate a third adult are available on request.
Why MalaMala
- Best game viewing in South Africa
- Largest area of private land adjoining Kruger. 33,000 acres
- 12 miles of unfenced border with Kruger National Park
- Uninterrupted flow of Sand River through property attracts game
- Longest stretch of Sand River of any Sabi Sand property
- Lodges built on western side of Sand River for unhindered game movement into MalaMala
- Most of the guides have University degrees in the sciences
- Vast diversity of habitat types in MalaMala
- Opened in 1964 - one of the first tracts of private land to switch from hunting
- Excellent environment management by Michael Rattray for 50 years
- Member of National Parks Board for decades & acknowledged with host of eco-awards
- Excellent value for money
Activities
A day at MalaMala Game Reserve, no matter your choice of camp, combines exhilarating game viewing opportunities with a chance to relax and refresh the soul. The phenomenal wildlife, around which your experience revolves, is the priority at MalaMala, whilst the comfortable camps, wholesome cuisine and impeccable, friendly service complement this focus and we encourage our guests to immerse themselves in the experience. For many this will be a unique lifetime experience which will be cherished forever.
On arrival at the camps within the MalaMala Game Reserve, you will be introduced to your ranger and tracker team who will be your hosts, guides and educators during your stay with us. Whilst an itinerary will be suggested (as detailed below) to take advantage of the more comfortable temperature ranges and the enhanced game viewing opportunities, it is also important to have time to relax and enjoy the camp surroundings and commune with the environment.
Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the 40,000 acre MalaMala Game Reserve. The rangers are in constant radio communication with one another to keep each other informed about the location of the game. Headsets are used for this purpose so as not to disturb the sounds of the African bush. The 4-wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with close up game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities. Night drives, with the aid of powerful spotlights, bring the bush to life at night.
The suggested itineraries are not set in stone so please discuss your requirements on your arrival with your ranger who will do his best to be as accommodating as possible within the confines of the camp routine and with consideration for your safari companions – other MalaMala guests also being hosted by your ranger and tracker teams. A later departure from the camp to meet up with your safari team is possible if you prefer a relaxing morning whilst your new found safari friends want to beat the sun and get up earlier. The rangers, camp management staff will try to accommodate the various requests from all the guests in camp but this may not always be possible or advisable.
The suggested itineraries differ between the hot summer months and the warm winter days which melt into cold evenings. The transitional short periods of Autumn and spring will also see an adjustment to the suggested itineraries which will be determined by the temperatures experienced at the time.
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