MalaMala Game Reserve

MalaMala Game Reserve is the oldest and most historical private game reserve in South Africa, in existence since 1927. Sound conservation management, sheer size of land (it's the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa) and a 19km (12 mile) unfenced border shared with the Kruger National Park contribute to MalaMala's reputation as the finest game viewing destination in the world. MalaMala is not only the largest private Big Five game reserve in the country, it also features the largest piece of land in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve - South Africa's oldest conservancy of private game reserves. MalaMala Game Reserve also consistently features in the world's top tourism and travel awards such as Travel and Leisure's "World's Best Hotel", and Condé Nast Traveler's "Top Hotel in Africa".

Activities range from walking safaris to 4x4 safaris which may include sumptuous bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and the opportunity to savour sundowners as the sun sets behind the dusty horizon. Outdoor activities are led by highly qualified rangers, most of whom have university degrees in the natural sciences and are thoroughly conversant with all aspects of bushveld ecology. To optimise the guest's game viewing experience, trackers from the Shangaan tribe collaborate closely with their rangers.

MalaMala's accommodation is the Rattray trademark incarnate: discreet, classic and elegant African opulence. We invite you to sample our new luxury camp, Rattray's on MalaMala, a thoughtful reinvention of the traditional Into Africa safari experience. To enable the business mandarin to stay in touch with their company, each plush suite or khaya features optional 21st century convenience - satellite landlines, wireless internet access, laptops and a plasma screen TV. But ultimately it's the environment and how it's experienced that makes MalaMala what it is today - a premier safari destination in southern Africa - and the world!