Mala Mala Main Camp South Africa| African Safaris

MALAMALA Main Camp is set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Sand River . The ochre buildings with their thatched roofs set among manicured lawns, Season Specials and harmoniously with the large shady trees.

The spacious Buffalo lounge displaying bronzes, works of art and animal trophies, leads onto an expansive wooden deck which provides an elevated view of animals watering in the Sand River Whether you prefer spending your time in camp doing some passive game viewing from the verandah or relaxing next to the sparkling pool with a drink in hand, personalized service is assured by a staff to guest ratio of three to one.

Breakfast and lunch are served in an attractive air-conditioned dining room overlooking the Sand River . Dinner, announced by the beating of African drums, is served under the stars in a reed enclosed boma, a tradition laid down at Campbell 's first camp. Sitting around a log fire, enjoying MalaMala's venison specialties and sumptuous bush cuisine while sampling an outstanding South African wine, is yet another highlight of the MALAMALA experience.

This low lying region of flat bush country contains habitat types ranging from riverine thicket to open savannah. Because of its latitude and elevation, malarial mosquitoes and tsetse flies kept man and his domesticated beasts at bay for centuries, allowing nature to flourish undisturbed.

Tsetse flies are no longer prevalent within this region and malarial prophylaxis has now opened this area up for man to enjoy. Today this area is known to have the greatest diversification of animal species on the African continent. Over two hundred different species occur in abundance whilst the ever changing bird life provides even the most experienced ornithologist with rare finds. 

SAFARI ACTIVITIES AT TREE CAMP LONDOLOZI , SOUTH AFRICA 

Londolozi's TREE CAMP is situated in one of the most popular Big Five game areas in Africa - the Sabi Sand Game Reserve near the Kruger National Park - TREE CAMP is renowned for its exceptional safari activities, including guided game-drives and bush walks.

Londolozi TREE CAMP is an exhilarating and unique safari tracking these elusive big cats, ensuring superlative leopard-viewing and an unforgettable African safari, led by expert TREE CAMP rangers and master trackers in a 4x4 safari vehicle for your exclusive use.

Exciting safari activities

Londolozi TREE CAMP is excellently positioned in the game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering the famous Kruger National Park , offering thrilling wildlife related activities at no additional cost

Twice-daily Big Five game-drives

Experienced CC Africa rangers and trackers will lead you on morning and afternoon/evening game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park are of the finest Big Five game (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) destinations in Africa and you stand an excellent chance of spotting the elusive leopard. Londolozi is renowned for its world-class rangers and Shangaan trackers who are regarded as among the best in Africa .

Interpretive bush walks

Explore the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on interpretive wilderness walks led by experienced TREE CAMP rangers or expert Shangaan trackers, and learn more about the area's intriguing fauna and flora. Guided bush walks bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Londolozi boasts three senior trackers, graded by Louis Liebenberg's Tracking School .

Shangaan cultural walks

Enjoy an interpretive walk through the staff village, visiting the school and community crafts centre where you may interact with staff engaged in self-employment projects, such as candle-making and recycled paper and cards. You may also visit a small Shangaan village within the staff village and observe traditional local dwellings and visit the sangoma ( witch doctor ). Londolozi's ongoing community projects may also be observed in the neighbouring communities of Huntington and Lilydale.

MalaMala is situated in the eastern part of South Africa in the province of Mpumalanga. It shares a common border of 19km / 12 miles with the Kruger National Park and is part of a conservation gene pool that covers 5.5 million acres of land in the heart of the South African Lowveld. This low lying region of flat bush country contains habitat types ranging from riverine thicket to open savannah.

MalaMala was purchased by the Rattray family who, by retaining the best of the past and adding the comforts and luxury of today, turned MalaMala into the top African safari lodge of the world.

The phenomenal rate of game viewing success is directly attributed to the fact that MalaMala comprises 33000 acres or 16000 hectares of pristine game viewing land, making it the largest privately owned game reserve in South Africa, with human density and impact on the land being kept to an absolute minimum. Another reason is the unfenced border between MalaMala and the Kruger National Park, which allows herds of animals to migrate unhindered to the perennial Sand River which flows north to south through the MalaMala Game Reserve for 13 kilometers or 20 miles.

The rangers at Mala Mala are employed for their knowledge of the African bush and their ability to communicate with people. They are highly qualified, formally trained men who are thoroughly conversant with all aspects of ecology.

Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the 40,000 acre MalaMala Game Reserve. The safari rangers are in constant radio communication with one another to keep each other informed about the location of the game. Headsets are used for this purpose so as not to disturb the sounds of the African bush.