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MalaMala Game Reserve

Paul Kruger Gate Road, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

MalaMala is a place anyone who is keen on wildlife needs to visit once in their lives. Everything from the food to the service to the comfort to the safari was second to none. If i had to say one thing that would be negative it is that we had to share a jeep while on safari. I would think... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

This was to be our final four days in our African holiday--and we were not disappointed! This lodge has everything you could want and then some. The rooms all face the river or the waterhole-either is great. Rooms are very spacious, extremely well stocked with everything you need. The game viewing is the best--and we have seen a few. It... More

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Portland, Oregon
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32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

We visited many game reserves on our photo safari to Africa and this was the best. The animals are very tame--with 50 years of not being hunted. The drivers track the footprints to find the game you want to see and you will sometimes be within 20 yards of wild game who totally ignore you. The resort is well managed... More

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Texas, USA
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

I spent four nights at Malamala’s Sable Camp with 12 other family members. To a person, we all thought that this was one of the most amazing places that we had ever visited. It’s hard to know where to begin. The accommodations were wonderful. Each bungalow was generously sized and nicely appointed (with two bathrooms and an outdoor shower!). Our... More

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Laguna Niguel, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

This was our first stop on our African adventure and it was amazing! We saw the Big 7 multiple times and had such up close and personal experiences with the animals, my husband had to remove the enormous camera lens he brought. We were too close! The staff was fantastic and our guide David made our trip! While we really... More

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Kamuela, Hawaii USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

We have heard about MalaMala for years and seen photos and write-ups in magazines, so our expectations were high. We visited MalaMala recently with the "Hawaii Connection" with our grand chldren. What a fabulous experience! This amazing place certainly lives up to its reputation and more. The rooms and all public areas are beautiful and fit right into the environment.... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012

Awesome place, awesome people and awesome service. I was only able to stay one night at the reserve, and because my rush travel plan, i originally was planning to do one evening game drive only although the reserve includes two game drives. Manager Alison provided me helpful suggestions right away to rerout my travel so I could take advantage of... More

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Orange Park, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

My friend and I went to MalaMala basically because we had seen on the internet that you had the best chance of seeing the Big 5 at this property than any other. Being in the Sabi Sand area right next to Kruger National Park was perfect, the service was incredible and we DID see the Big 5. You are greeted... More

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Northern Calfornia
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We stayed in the Lion's den in Sable camp, which was quite spacious and very near the pool and the BOMA where the evening meals were held. The service was impeccable and our guide, Grant, was outstanding as he was always flexible, constantly informative and extremely knowledgeable. The two game drives per day were outstanding, no problem in getting up... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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107 reviews 107 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Is the place where all began....now their 3 lodges give a taste of the past and the new Rattrays lodge gives the luxury unbeatable experience. The drives are held with the traditional Range Rovers, and is a smooth way to go all around the bush. Rangers are profesional, and you have a high level of posibilites to see the big... More

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Also Known As:
MalaMala Game Reserve Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Address: Paul Kruger Gate Road, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Sabi Sand Game Reserve > Mala Mala Private Game Reserve
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