Situated in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, bordering the Kruger National Park, MalaMala offers five-star service in a wilderness area that boasts the greatest concentration of big game on the African continent.

The camp is a neat cluster of thatched buildings nestling among shade trees. Most of the buildings overlook the game-rich Sabie River. Each unit has 2 bathrooms, direct-dial telephone, airconditioners and comfortable bedrooms. Décor has been devised to create a bush atmosphere without the discomforts of the bush. Public areas include a swimming pool, cocktail bar, shaded verandah and an "Out of Africa" lounge.

Guests are superbly looked after from the moment they set foot in MalaMala. Hosting only 50 guests at a time with 10 rangers at attendance, guests receive a very personalised service. The rangers are well versed in the ways of the wild and look after you 24-hours a day. The game drives are unforgetable.

Malamala has received numerous local and international awards for its outstanding service.

The Wild Dog

The wild dog, or Cape hunting dog (Lycaon pictus), is Africa's most endangered carnivore. Being regarded as vermin the wild dogs have been hunted down and exterminated. In South Africa today just 350 remain in the wild. MalaMala offers guests the unique experience to spot the almost extinct wild dog.

Although a member of the dog family, the wild dog is not closely related to the domestic animal. It has large rounded ears, a bushy white tipped tail and a black, yellow and white coloured skin. The dogs hunt in packs in the more open savanna country, running its victims to exhaustion.The size of the wild dog pack is about nine. Breeding is normally restricted to two females, but all members of the pack help to look after pups.

It has been remarked that of all the predators, wild dogs have perhaps the most intricate social order. It is definitely one of the most fascinating of the reserves larger species.