South Africa Camps & Lodges
MalaMala Camp, Malamala Game Reserve, South Africa
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
MalaMala Camp is a haven of understated luxury combining warm comfort and superb service with unrivalled views of the Sand River and surrounding bushveld. It is truly a place of legends where rare photographs, old maps and extraordinary mementos rub shoulders with the works of renowned contemporary wildlife artists. The camp is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bush.
WHY CHOOSE MALAMALA CAMP?
- The impressive lounge, air-conditioned dining room and historic bar are conducive to good companionship – safari style
- An air-conditioned library with satellite television, complimentary internet connectivity and DVD player – affectionately referred to as the Monkey Club
- A large wooden safari deck, in the shade of a Jackalberry tree – the ideal vantage point from which to observe the collection of animal life at the Sand River’s edge
Questions about MalaMala Camp
Are children welcome?
Children of all ages are welcome at MalaMala Main Camp, which is worth knowing given that its sister property, Rattray's, takes only guests of sixteen and above. The camp is unfenced and sits in the middle of the bush overlooking the Sand River.
What is the Monkey Club?
It is the camp's nickname for the air-conditioned library, which has satellite television, complimentary internet and a DVD player. Alongside it are an impressive lounge, an air-conditioned dining room, a historic bar and a large wooden safari deck shaded by a jackalberry tree, from which the animal life at the river's edge can be watched.
How do rates work?
Luxury Suites are ZAR 27,600 per person per night for the whole of 2026, with seasonal pricing returning in 2027. The rate includes all meals, all beverages except select premium wines and French champagne, twice-daily game drives in open vehicles, guided safari walks, land transfers to the MalaMala airstrip and between collection lodges, laundry and WiFi where available.
Activities
MalaMala Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 January - 31 December | Luxury Suites | ZAR 27600 |
| 2027 | 06 January - 14 May; 16 October - 20 December | Luxury Suites | ZAR 30550 |
| 2027 | 15 May - 15 October; 21 December - 05 January | Luxury Suites | ZAR 32850 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
MalaMala Main Camp rates include:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- All beverages (with the exception of select premium wines and French champagne)
- Twice daily game drives in open safari vehicles
- Guided safari walks
- Land Transfers:
- between MalaMala Camp and the MalaMala airstrip
- between any TENGILE MALAMALA COLLECTION Lodge or Camp
- Laundry
- WiFi access where applicable
Questions about MalaMala Camp
Are children welcome?
Children of all ages are welcome at MalaMala Main Camp, which is worth knowing given that its sister property, Rattray's, takes only guests of sixteen and above. The camp is unfenced and sits in the middle of the bush overlooking the Sand River.
What is the Monkey Club?
It is the camp's nickname for the air-conditioned library, which has satellite television, complimentary internet and a DVD player. Alongside it are an impressive lounge, an air-conditioned dining room, a historic bar and a large wooden safari deck shaded by a jackalberry tree, from which the animal life at the river's edge can be watched.
How do rates work?
Luxury Suites are ZAR 27,600 per person per night for the whole of 2026, with seasonal pricing returning in 2027. The rate includes all meals, all beverages except select premium wines and French champagne, twice-daily game drives in open vehicles, guided safari walks, land transfers to the MalaMala airstrip and between collection lodges, laundry and WiFi where available.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Malamala Main Camp.
Questions about MalaMala Camp
Are children welcome?
Children of all ages are welcome at MalaMala Main Camp, which is worth knowing given that its sister property, Rattray's, takes only guests of sixteen and above. The camp is unfenced and sits in the middle of the bush overlooking the Sand River.
What is the Monkey Club?
It is the camp's nickname for the air-conditioned library, which has satellite television, complimentary internet and a DVD player. Alongside it are an impressive lounge, an air-conditioned dining room, a historic bar and a large wooden safari deck shaded by a jackalberry tree, from which the animal life at the river's edge can be watched.
How do rates work?
Luxury Suites are ZAR 27,600 per person per night for the whole of 2026, with seasonal pricing returning in 2027. The rate includes all meals, all beverages except select premium wines and French champagne, twice-daily game drives in open vehicles, guided safari walks, land transfers to the MalaMala airstrip and between collection lodges, laundry and WiFi where available.

