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Mala Mala Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand
Rattray's
Rattray’s on MalaMala represents a classical “into Africa” safari experience in keeping with MalaMala’s history of presenting an authentic view of wildlife in Africa to the discerning traveler.
Facilities within the main elegant building incorporate a viewing deck, an air-conditioned library providing a refuge for the literary devotee, an attractive bar showcasing the history of the area and an adjoining wine cellar stocked with a wide range of South Africa’s best wines.
Breakfast and lunch are served in the air-conditioned dining room or on the adjoining deck whilst the traditional reed boma under a magnificent jackalberry tree is the ultimate outdoor evening venue.
The focus of the Rattray’s safaris will continue to reflect the ethos of the reserve over the past forty years – game viewing. Sound conservation management has ensured an environmental sanctuary for an impressive density and diversity of wildlife. Striving for a maximum of 4 guests per safari vehicle this wildlife wonderland that is MalaMala unfolds. Sightings of the Big Five and the interactions of the various species along the food chain from ants to elephants provides visitors with a glimpse of Africa as it has always been – untouched by the modern human hand.
This camp has a 16 year old age limit.
Inclusions / Exclusions:
Rates include:
Luxury accommodation
All meals and snacks
Game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, conducted by experienced rangers and trackers
Spotlight game drives at night
Game walks accompanied by an experienced ranger and tracker
Bush laundry services (minimum 2 nights only)
Tourism Levy
Rates exclude:
Telephone calls
Bar service
Consumption from mini bar
Transport to and from the MalaMala Game Reserve
Airport arrival and departure taxes
Entrance Fees R60.00 per vehicle
Extra information
The climate over most of southern Africa is temperate. Hot, humid conditions are usually encountered in the Mpumalanga region. Heavy summer thunderstorms of short duration in the late afternoon and evening may be experienced. Rainfall occurs mostly during the summer months (October - March).
Malaria is endemic to the Mpumalanga region of the country. People entering these areas should take anti-Malarial precautions. Please consult you physician prior to departure.
Check in time is 12:00 and check out time is 11:00.
All water in the camp is filtered to the highest standards and is guaranteed perfectly safe for drinking.
What to take
Anti-malarial prophylactics are essential all year round, please consult your physician.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats, sun glasses, sun screen.
Cameras and binoculars.
Summer
Lightweight clothing and swim wear, warm clothing for game drives.
Winter
Light clothing for daytime, very warm insulated jackets for game drives.
Please note: we do request that gentlemen wear slacks to dinner.
