MalaMala Sable Camp

MalaMala Sable Camp is tucked away in a quieter corner of the MalaMala Game Reserve, situated within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Accessible from MalaMala Airfield (AAM), it’s one of South Africa’s largest and most historic private reserves. Sharing an unfenced border with Kruger National Park and elevated above the Sand River, the camp offers sweeping views of the surrounding bushveld and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you feel worlds away from the everyday. With its understated elegance and private setting, MalaMala Sable Camp is a favourite for couples, families with children 12 years and older and anyone seeking exclusivity.

This is Big 5 country – and you’ll almost certainly see them, along with cheetahs and endangered African wild dogs, on twice-daily game drives led by expert guides. MalaMala Game Reserve’s dedicated photographic vehicle allows you to capture the action from the perfect angle, while bush walks let you experience the reserve’s smaller details on foot. MalaMala Sable Camp feels blissfully remote and you can enjoy its serenity between game drives: take a refreshing dip in the pool, work out in the gym, enjoy spa treatments or a massage and unwind on the expansive viewing deck with a drink in hand as elephants stroll below. 

MalaMala Sable Camp is known for its intimate ambience and luxurious touches. Each suite features private decks, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning and thoughtful amenities. The Lion’s Den Suite consists of two bedrooms separated by a living room – ideal for families with older children. Meals are served in the air-conditioned dining room, on the river-facing deck or around a fire in the traditional reed boma.