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MalaMala Sable Camp

Sabi Sand, South Africa·Luxury lodge·MalaMala·Info checked October 2026

Sable Camp sits at the southern end of MalaMala Main Camp, above the Sand River, with seven suites. The rate includes meals, drinks, laundry, game drives, walks and airstrip transfers, on MalaMala's 13,500-hectare reserve.

13,500 ha of MalaMala traversing
Drinks and laundry included
Airstrip transfers included
Exclusive use for groups
Accommodation7 suites for up to 20 guests, overlooking the Sand River
OperatorMalaMala
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaAbout 13,500 ha of traversingMalaMala Game Reserve · source · What's this?
Laundry included

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Small camp: 7 rooms
  • Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 18 km in a straight line)
  • Large traversing area: 13,500 ha

Things to consider

  • No children under 12

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

7 suites for up to 20 guests, overlooking the Sand River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Jul – 15 Dec 20261 Jul 2026 – 15 Dec 2026R30,150€1,632
6 Jan – 14 May 20276 Jan 2027 – 14 May 2027R32,100€1,738
15 May – 15 Oct 202715 May 2027 – 15 Oct 2027R34,520€1,869
16 Oct – 20 Dec 202716 Oct 2027 – 20 Dec 2027R32,100€1,738
Festive 202721 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028R34,520€1,869

All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists lower offers). No rate is listed for 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Our source states no separate levy; photo mounts cost R250 a day.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
MalaMala Sable Camp (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Suite

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Sabi Sand

The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.

Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 kmMalaMala Sable
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 18 km
TransfersTransfers to and from the MalaMala airstrip are included.
AccessAt the southern end of MalaMala Main Camp, above the Sand River. Pin shows Main Camp.
Coordinates-24.8006, 31.5414 (approximate)
ReserveSabi Sand

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenGuests 12 and older (under-12s only on exclusive use). Children sharing pay about 60%; confirm with MalaMala.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,632 pp / night all-in€9,794 for 2 adults · 3 nights