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Lodge · Sabi Sand
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Camp is a haven of understated luxury combining warm comfort and superb service with unrivalled views of the Sand River and surrounding bushveld. The camp is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bush.
From R 20 700 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Sabi Sand
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Camp is a haven of understated luxury combining warm comfort and superb service with unrivalled views of the Sand River and surrounding bushveld. The camp is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bush.
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About the lodge
An overview of MalaMala Camp.
MalaMala Camp is a haven of understated luxury combining warm comfort and superb service with unrivalled views of the Sand River and surrounding bushveld. The camp is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bush.
Highlights
- 5-star luxury lodge in the award-winning Mala Mala Game Reserve
- Rooms have private decks overlooking the Sand River or nearby waterholes
- Perfect for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking an authentic, luxury safari experience
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Mala Mala Main Camp
- Game drives are limited to six guests per vehicle for a more intimate experience
The Detail
Mala Mala Main Camp is one of the most iconic safari destinations in South Africa. Located within 39,536 acres of unfenced Big Five wilderness in the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve, the camp sits on the banks of the Sand River, providing an unbeatable wildlife-viewing experience right from your room.
The camp features 10 Luxury Suites, 8 Luxury Rooms, and 1 Single Room, each designed to offer refined comfort and privacy.
Rooms are fully air-conditioned and come with:
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms with double vanities
- Luxury amenities
- A minibar and tea/coffee station
- Private decks with panoramic bush views
Family Rooms are also available and can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children comfortably.
Shared lodge amenities include:
- A comfortable lounge and an indoor dining area
- A historic bar and library with satellite TV and DVD player
- Complimentary internet and mobile phone coverage
- A large infinity pool with views of the river
- A well-curated safari boutique
- A small gym and a massage service available on request
- A shaded wooden viewing deck under Jackalberry trees for relaxed wildlife sightings
Activities include twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, led by expert rangers, as well as guided nature walks for those who want to explore the smaller details of the African bush on foot.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals and snacks
- Local drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Daily game drives with a professional ranger
- Guided nature walks
- Transfers to/from the Mala Mala airstrip
- Limited laundry service
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, snacks, drinks, game drives, nature walks, transfers to and from MalaMala Airstrip
R 27 600
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, snacks, drinks, game drives, nature walks, transfers to and from MalaMala Airstrip
Special offer
R 20 700
per person · night · normally R 27 600
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Family and last-minute offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Stay four consecutive nights at MalaMala Game Reserve and one night is complimentary, applied to the lowest rated night. The offer is available for stays from 1 November to 15 December 2026, and again from 10 January to 31 March 2027 and 1 November to 15 December 2027, with arrival and departure falling within the valid window. The four nights may be split between MalaMala Camp, Sable Camp and Rattray's Camp, and the offer cannot be combined with South African resident rates.
Last minute
South African passport or identity document holders and permanent residents may book at reduced resident rates for stays until 15 December 2026, provided the reservation is made 21 days or less before arrival. Proof of residency is required on booking, with a copy of the identity document or passport presented on arrival and an indemnity form completed at least 72 hours before arrival. Full payment is required within 48 hours of booking, and no other offers, including Stay 4 / Pay 3, may be used in conjunction.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome, and those under 12 years sharing with full-paying adults are accommodated at a reduced child rate, with proof of age required on check-in. Family rooms able to accommodate a third adult or two children are available on request. Children aged five and under may only join game drives if a private vehicle is reserved at additional cost.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at MalaMala Camp, taken from MalaMala Game Reserve's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Photographic vehicle
Photographic Vehicle Mounts
MalaMala Game Reserve offers photographic vehicle mounts as a supplementary service on safari vehicles, charged per mount per day. This allows photographers to attach camera equipment to the vehicle for more stable, hands-free shooting during game drives.
- Cost
- R 250.00 per mount per day
- Availability
- subject to availability; booked as a supplementary service
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to MalaMala Camp, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Children under 12 sharing with full-paying adults pay the quoted child rate (proof of age required at check-in). Family rooms accommodating a third adult or two children available on request.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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MalaMala Camp welcomes children of all ages to stay, but children aged 5 and under are not permitted on standard game drives — parents must reserve a private safari vehicle at additional cost (R6,990 per empty seat/day in 2027; R6,350 in 2026, out of 6 seats). Children under 6 on a private vehicle with parents are charged at the empty-seat rate. Children younger than 5 are subject to specific terms regarding dining venues and safari vehicles. Policies differ across the three MalaMala camps: Sable Camp does not permit children under 12 unless exclusive use is booked; Rattray's Camp does not permit children under 16 unless exclusive use is booked (then children 12+ welcome). Walking safaris are not a standard offering at this camp.
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