MalaMala Camp sits on the banks of the Sand River in a 13,500-hectare reserve that shares 19 km of unfenced border with Kruger. The rate includes meals, local drinks, game drives, guided walks and airstrip transfers.
On the Sand River
19 km unfenced border with Kruger
Airstrip transfers included
Kids' programme and babysitting
Accommodation19 rooms: 10 luxury suites, 8 luxury rooms and a single room, plus family rooms
OperatorMalaMala
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaAbout 13,500 ha of traversingIncludes about 27 km of Sand River frontage · source · What's this?
Kids' programmeLaundry (limited)Air conditioning
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 18 km in a straight line)
- Large traversing area: 13,500 ha
Things to consider
- Nothing stands out from the published facts.
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
19 rooms: 10 luxury suites, 8 luxury rooms and a single room, plus family rooms. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 | R27,600 | €1,494 |
| Shoulder offer | 1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 | R20,700 | €1,121 |
| Low | 6 Jan 2027 – 14 May 2027, 16 Oct 2027 – 20 Dec 2027 | R30,550 | €1,654 |
| Green season | 15 May 2027 – 15 Oct 2027, 21 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | R32,850 | €1,779 |
Per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. The November–mid-December 2026 rate is a special offer (normally R27,600). Season names are Safari.com's. 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
Premium-brand drinks are extra. Children under 6 can only go on drives in a private vehicle (R6,350 per seat per day in 2026).
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 Camp (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury room
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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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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 18 km
TransfersTransfers from the MalaMala airstrip are included.
AccessIn the east of the Sabi Sand on the Sand River, with its own airstrip. By road through Paul Kruger Gate road and 29 km of gravel.
Coordinates-24.8006, 31.5414
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages stay; game drives from 6, walks from 16. Under-6s need a private vehicle. Kids' programme and babysitting available.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitemalamala.com
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- Safari.com: MalaMala Camp (rates 2026–2027)
- Wikipedia: Mala Mala Game Reserve (size, frontage, location)
- Krugerpark.co.za: getting to MalaMala Camp
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