Rattrays on MalaMala

Rattray's on MalaMala is a classic luxury safari camp, which embodies elegance and exclusivity. Internationally acknowledged as one of the 'top game viewing destinations in the world', the lodge is set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Sand River.

Only guests accommodated at one of the MalaMala camps may traverse this immense tract of privately owned game land - 16,000 hectares in total, making it the largest privately owned game reserve in South Africa. There is no border between the reserve and the adjoining Kruger National Park, which allows herds of animals to migrate unhindered.

Daily safaris are conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles to track down Africa's Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. After dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores on the hunt. Walking safaris can also be arranged on request.

The main lodge facilities include an air-conditioned library, dining room, open-air veranda overlooking the Sand River (complete with telescope), swimming pool, bush gymnasium, and a traditional boma.

The 8 luxurious suites each occupy its own elevated site overlooking the Sand River.

The suites all have en-suite 'his and hers' bathrooms, and satellite televisionand 24 hour internet activity are just 2 of the superb features of these beautiful rooms.

Heated plunge pools complete each of the secluded verandahs and an outdoor dining area provides the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy bush cuisine in complete privacy.