Sable Camp MalaMala

7 luxury suites – 20 Guests

Sable Camp MalaMala is a smaller, more intimate version of MalaMala Camp and is ideal for those seeking a more private and secluded safari experience.  Sable Camp is situated at the southern end of MalaMala Camp in a prime elevated position overlooking the Sand River and surrounding bushveld.

The Camp can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests in 7 suites – some of which can accommodate 3 guests sharing.

Activities

Mala Mala Private Game Reserve is one of the largest private Big Five game reserves in South Africa and is world-renowned for offering the finest and most consistent Big Five game viewing this side of the equator. The reserve is wedged between the world-famous Sabi Sands game reserve and Kruger National Park.

Game Drives

The guides at Sable Camp MalaMala have an intuitive knowledge of animal behaviour and skilled positioning of the vehicle. This means incredible wildlife sightings and unreal photographic opportunities. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros are the most sought-after and dangerous of the world’s big game. Each is found in abundance at Sable Camp MalaMala.

At Sable Camp MalaMala, wildlife safaris are the number one priority. A maximum of only six guests per safari vehicle is the norm and a flexible operation ensures guests adventures into the bush are both intimate and unforgettable.

Morning Game Drives: The morning game drive leaves between 5:30 am and 6 am. Your guide will select a location to enjoy the bush, whilst enjoying a morning refreshment.

Afternoon Game Drives: As darkness approaches, your ranger will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out elusive nocturnal wildlife – a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way and try to find the Southern Cross.

Bush Walks

Two guides accompany guests on bush walks. The lead guide on foot, and the backup guide in the Land Rover in case of any potentially dangerous encounters with animals. The Land Rover is also at your disposal should guests wish to take a break, but do not want to stop the walk altogether.

The aim of bushwalking is not to encounter large and dangerous wildlife. Instead, they are valuable to discover often overlooked elements on game drives. These include tracks, birds, vegetation, as well as other smaller, and interesting, animals. The walk will be conducted on a road through an area that is relatively free of dense vegetation.

Reasons we love Sable Camp MalaMala:

• The strictest protocols are followed when viewing animals to ensure they are relaxed and behave naturally.
• Rangers use headsets so that there are no radio interruptions to disrupt the game drives.
• The Camp may be reserved exclusively for between 14 and 20 guests.
• Only 3 vehicles per sighting.
  

Accommodation at Sable Camp MalaMala

Sable Camp MalaMala offers 5 luxury suites and a two-bedroom Lion’s Den suite. Each luxurious suite is 85m² with a private deck. The rooms are beyond gorgeous with impressive bathrooms including an outdoor shower, a fully stocked mini-bar and a lounge area. Guests will fall in love with game viewing from the private deck as the wildlife of the area wanders past.

*Lion’s Den Suite: two en-suite bedrooms separated by a large sitting room. Family rooms able to accommodate a third adult or two children are available on request

**Age restriction: no children under the age of 12 unless the camp is reserved exclusively

Dining

Meals at Sable Camp MalaMala are first-class. Mealtimes are enjoyed in a variety of locations depending on the weather. These include the “boma,” the deck, the dining room, or the privacy and comfort of your own suite.

Getting to Sable Camp MalaMala

MalaMala Game Reserve is a 6-hour drive from Johannesburg. Access to MalaMala is via the Sabi Sand Wildtuin utilizing Shaw’s Gate. Guests will be required to pay the per person and per vehicle entrance fees in cash or credit card (Mastercard & Visa only).

BY AIR:
Airlink operates daily direct air services between both Cape Town and Johannesburg and Skukuza Airport in the Kruger National Park.

Federal Air operates a twice-daily shuttle service between Johannesburg and MalaMala Game Reserve private airstrip. The MalaMala airstrip is a 10-minute drive from the camps.

Itinerary

A typical summer day at Sable Camp MalaMala:
(Kindly note, times may vary slightly and winter timings are different)

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Rates at Sable Camp MalaMala

Luxury Tent
R18500.00.00 PPS

No under 12 years of age (Children are charged at R11000)

Fully inclusive of:

• Air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation
• All meals and snacks
• Drinks (excluding premium brands)
• Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by an experienced ranger
• Nature walks
• Transfers to/from the MalaMala Game Reserve airstrip
• Limited laundry service

Rates exclude:

• Telecommunication costs
• Skukuza Airport transfers
• Transfers to/from any other camps (excluding MalaMala Game Reserve camps)
• Sabi Sand Wildtuin entrance fee if travelling by road
• R185.00 per person per day Community Levy