4 Days Big Five South African Safari Tour in Mala Mala Game Reserve
Our 4-day Big Five South African Safari Tour in Mala Mala Game Reserve allows you to enjoy 3 nights at one of South Africa's largest private Big Five Game Reserves, Mala Mala. It is world-renowned for offering the finest and most consistent Big Five game viewing this side of the equator. It shares a 19 km (12 miles) unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park and lies strategically sandwiched between the Kruger and the Sabi Sand Reserve.
A South African Safari tour in Mala Mala Game Reserve represents the pinnacle of luxury wildlife experiences in the Greater Kruger area. Situated along the Sand River in the eastern reaches of Mpumalanga province, Mala Mala shares an unfenced border with the iconic Kruger National Park, creating a vast wilderness where wildlife roams freely across 13,300 hectares of pristine terrain.
As the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa, Mala Mala's exclusive traversing rights ensure an intimate South African Safari tour experience unlike any other. The reserve's location within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve places it in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich regions, where decades of conservation have resulted in animals that are remarkably habituated to vehicles, allowing for exceptionally close encounters.
The abundant water supply from the perennial Sand River, combined with diverse vegetation zones ranging from open savannah to riverine forest, creates an ecosystem that supports an impressive density of wildlife. This makes your South African Safari tour particularly rewarding, with frequent sightings of leopards, lions, elephants, and an array of other species that call this remarkable wilderness home.
Tour highlights
Exclusive game viewing in Mala Mala's private concession
Twice-daily game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles
Exceptional leopard sighting opportunities
Luxurious accommodation at Mala Mala Main Camp
Sundowners in the African bush
Night game drives to spot nocturnal wildlife
Unrivalled photographic opportunities
Professional rangers and trackers
Price Includes:
- Park entry fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
Price Excludes:
- South Africa Visa
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratitude and beverages
- Optional Activities
- Laundry fees
- Tips
- Life insurance
- Additional drinks
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Arrival and Transfer to Mala Mala Game Reserve
Your South African Safari tour begins with a scheduled flight from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to Skukuza Airport, a journey of approximately 1 hour. The South African Safari tour experience continues with a scenic transfer through the bushveld to Mala Mala Main Camp, covering 45 kilometers in about 60 minutes. Your afternoon South African Safari tour activity features a sunset game drive across the reserve's exclusive territory, where you might encounter the first of many spectacular wildlife sightings along the Sand River.
- DayDay 2Superior Game Viewing in Mala Mala Game Reserve
Your South African Safari tour intensifies with early morning and late afternoon game drives through Mala Mala's pristine wilderness. The South African Safari tour today takes you through various habitats, from the rocky outcrops of the Drakensberg escarpment to the lush riverine forests along the Sand River. Your experienced ranger ensures your South African Safari tour maximizes wildlife viewing opportunities in the 13,300-hectare private concession, where you have exclusive access to prime game viewing areas.
- DayDay 3Another Superior Game Viewing
Continue your South African Safari tour with another full day of exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Your morning South African Safari tour drive begins at dawn, when predators are most active, while the afternoon South African Safari tour activity extends into the evening, offering chances to spot nocturnal creatures. The day's activities take you through diverse territories within Mala Mala, from Rattray's Camp to Mala Mala Main Camp, covering the reserve's most productive game viewing areas.
- DayDay 4Time to Bid Farewell
The final day of your South African Safari tour starts with an early morning game drive, followed by a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. Your South African Safari tour concludes with a transfer back to Skukuza Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg. The South African Safari tour has shown you the best of Mala Mala's wildlife wonders, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Africa's untamed wilderness.