Mala Mala Game Reserve rattray's on MalaMala

MalaMala Game Reserve Rattray's on MalaMala African Safari Camps

Rattray’s on MalaMala’s bears the style of crystal and leather, with beautiful furnishings that are a treat to the connoisseur of the finer things in life, captured over generations on a land that remains as old as time.

Each suite or khaya (Zulu for ‘home’) functions as an inclusive home, resplendent with hand-selected furnishings, lavish his-and-hers bathrooms, a secluded outdoor shower and a private heated plunge pool..

Mala Mala Game Reserve Rattray’s on Mala Mala Camp Facilities

A beautifully appointed library containing rare Africana books and magnificent works of art
An elegant, African themed air-conditioned dining room
A historic bar featuring photographs of the early days of this unique area and its pioneers
A large wooden safari deck where meals are served - and an awesome game viewing experience in itself !
A large filtered infinity pool with magnificent views across the river
A well-appointed safari boutique with quality clothing, jewellery and artefacts
A small fitness facility with stationary bicycle, treadmill, multigym machine, rowing machine, sit up benches, pull up bar, free weights, mats and a steam room
A massage service is available on request
A fully stocked wine-cellar houses a selection of some of South Africa’s finest wines
Accommodation

8 luxury khayas for a maximum of 16 guests

• Private verandah with grand river views
• Indigenous private garden – a haven for the birds
• Unisex bathrooms featuring a ball and claw footed bath, double shower, and under floor heating
• Outdoor shower for a nature experience with a difference
• Heated plunge pool built into the private veranda
• Outdoor and Indoor dining area for intimate in-room dining
• 24 hour temperature control – air-conditioning, heating and overhead fans
• direct dial telephones
• a mini-bar
• a mini safe
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Optional satellite television, laptop computer with wireless internet connectivity and DVD player

Age restriction : No children under the age of 16

Mala Mala Game Reserve African Safari the Disabled Suite Rattray’s on MalaMala  

MalaMala prides itself on being one of the few safari destinations which is able to offer a fully equipped disabled suite - designed in accordance with the Disabled People’s Information Service of South Africa and is in line with international standards.
This luxurious suite boasts the following features:

• Master bedroom with two en-suite bathrooms and an additional disabled bathroom which is able to comfortably accommodate a guest who is wheelchair bound. This includes a wheel-in shower with all the necessary fittings.
• Desk/ table surfaces specifically adjusted to the correct level at which a wheelchair is positioned.
• No loose rugs/ carpets which will impede the movement of a wheelchair.
• A separate lounge area which may be converted to a bedroom should a disabled guest requireassistance from an accompanying nurse/ aid.

• Ramp on entrance into the room
• 24 hour temperature control.
• Elevated deck overlooking the bush.
• Game drives are conducted safely in a suitably equipped land rover.

Capacity on Game Drives : 4 guests per safari vehicle

Not even Tanzania’s famed Serengeti Game Reserve or the awesome Ngorongoro Crater fills your camera viewfinder faster with Africa’s legendary Big Five – at MalaMala, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant appear magically, as if on cue,” says acclaimed wildlife photojournalist Geoff Dalglish in his Sunday Times review. “Nor could Hollywood script the wide-screen wildlife encounters any more dramatically or frequently than nature does routinely in the private game reserve that is arguably South Africa’s most famous internationally.”

Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhinoceros - the most sought after and dangerous of the world's big game. In previous centuries it was these five species which gripped the imagination of hunters and sportsmen, drawing them to Africa to experience the blood pounding thrill of hunting and shooting "The Big Five". It is in reserves like Mala Mala where this hunting and shooting still takes place, only the hunting is done by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers, and the shooting is done with cameras. But it does not mean that the thrill and exhilaration of encountering these animals in an open Land Rover is any less gripping.

Folk lore and legend are rich with regards to the Big Five. Encompassing beliefs such as the following: " The Great One put the animals here for us to use wisely and respect, even as we hunted them, but he knew that without fear we might lose our respect for these creatures. So he put the five here to help us remember. The lion and leopard taught us fear of the night, that only the daytime was ours. The buffalo, the elephant and the rhino taught us to fear their strength, that we might respect the strength of nature."

MALA MALA GAME RESERVE AFRICAN SAFARIS WILDLIFE AT RATTRAY'S

MalaMala Game Reserve daily summer itinerary (September  to May)

There are no typical day’s at MalaMala – each is different based on the wild animals and their movements and no return time to camp is the same.  Rangers will take full advantage of cheetah hunting or a leopard feeding in a tree and obviously the guests requirements are considered.

• A 05h30 wake up call by your ranger heralds the dawn.
• Meet your ranger and safari companions at 06h00 on the safari deck as the sun rises over the bushveld. Hot and cold beverages and a light snack are available.
• The early morning game drive follows.
• At approximately 09h30, you will return to camp where a hearty breakfast awaits you in the
• For the more energetic, join the bush walk after breakfast.
• Alternatively relax around the pool, browse through the safari boutique, work out in the small gym or perhaps take a siesta to make up for that early morning wake-up call. Feel free to explore the camp but please do not walk beyond the camp perimeters unless accompanied by a ranger.
• A buffet lunch is served from 13h30 though some prefer to sleep through after their later breakfast.
• Once again meet at 16h00 for hot and cold beverages and a light snack on the expansive safari deck before departing on another unforgettable safari.
• A cooler box with the veritable sundowners is carried on the land rover and a consensus amongst your fellow safari-ites will determine whether the G & T is worth more than the leopard sighting! An African sunset is memorable and oft emotional sight.
• As darkness approaches, your tracker will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the elusive nocturnal wildlife - a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way - a truly spectacular sight – or try to find the Southern Cross.
• Return to camp at approximately 20h00, allowing time for you to freshen up before meeting your friends and rangers for pre-dinner drinks in the cosy Safari Bar.

Dinner is served at 21h00 in the reed enclosed “boma” under an ancient Jackalberry tree. Alternatively, when the weather is suitable, a candlelit dinner is served on the safari deck overlooking the Sand River. While seated around a log fire under the starry African sky, enjoy the superb food and excellent wines - yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience

MalaMala Game Reserve daily winter itinerary (June to August)

There are no typical days at MalaMala – each is different based on the wild animals and their movements and no return time to camp is the same.  Rangers will take full advantage of cheetah hunting or a leopard feeding in a tree and obviously the guest’s requirements are considered.

• A 06h30 wake up call by your ranger heralds the dawn.
• Meet your ranger and safari companions at 07h00 for an early breakfast.
• The morning game drive follows.
• At approximately 11h00, you will return to camp. You are now able to relax around the pool, work out in the gym, browse through the safari boutique or perhaps take a sietsa to make up for the early morning wake-up call.
• Feel free to explore the camp but please do not walk beyond the camp perimeters unless accompanied by a ranger. For the more energetic, join the bush walk before lunch.
• A buffet lunch is served from 13h00 though some may prefer to sleep through.
• Once again meet at 15h00 for hot and cold beverages and a light snack on the expansive safari deck before departing on another unforgettable safari.
• A cooler box with the veritable sundowners is carried on the land rover and a consensus amongst your fellow safari-ites will determine whether the G & T is worth more than the leopard sighting! An African sunset is a memorable and often emotional sight.
• As darkness approaches, your tracker will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the elusive nocturnal wildlife - a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way - a truly spectacular sight – or try to find the Southern Cross.

Return to camp at approximately 19h00, allowing time for you to freshen up before meeting your friends and rangers for pre-dinner drinks in the cosy Safari Bar and a delicious dinner in the reed enclosed “boma” under an ancient Jackalberry tree. While seated around a log fire under the starry African sky, enjoy the superb food and excellent wines - yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience. Alternatively, when the weather is suitable, a candlelit dinner is served on the safari deck overlooking the Sand River.