MalaMala Sable Camp
Family-friendly Sable Camp offers personal wildlife experiences in the historic, prolific Mala Mala Game Reserve, which adjoins world-famous Kruger National Park.
Located at the southern end of MalaMala Camp, MalaMala Sable Camp is the more intimate option for travellers to the Mala Mala Game Reserve, accommodating guests in 6 luxury suites and a two-bedroom chalet known as the “Lion’s Den”. Some rooms are able to sleep two additional children, making Sable Camp an ideal choice for families on safari.
At the main lodge, you’ll find an air-conditioned library, bar, dining room and expansive deck from where wildlife is often seen as they browse the Sand River’s bushy banks or have a drink. A swimming pool nestles in the floodplain at the foot of the Camp, and should you wish to use the fitness facility, there is one close by at Mala Mala Camp.
Things to do at MalaMala Sable Camp include productive game drives within the prolific Mala Mala Game Reserve, famous for being home to all of the “Big 5” especially leopard. Special interest photographic safaris are also available, with a customised vehicle driven by a dedicated expert ranger available for private hire. This 33,000 acre sanctuary is home to cheetah, wild dog and countless other smaller species as well, which can be uncovered on guided nature walks.
Location
How to get to Sable Camp
The nearest airport to Sable Camp is Skukuza, which can be reached by scheduled flight from Johannesburg. Flying time is approximately 50 minutes, while the road transfer from airstrip to the lodge takes around an hour.
Activities at Sable Camp
- Game drives
- Guided bush walks
- Specialised photography safaris
- Bird-watching
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Sable Camp Highlights
- An intimate safari camp on the historic Mala Mala Game Reserve
- With just 5 suites and a family chalet
- Access to a pool and library, with the ability to utilise Mala Mala Main Camp gym
- Exclusive safari experiences and no “queue to view”
- Unrivalled opportunities to observe all of the “Big 5”
Featured
Accommodation
Below are some of our preferred tented camps and lodges in the Kruger, Sabi Sands and surrounding regions. Please contact us to tailor accommodation options to suit the style of your trip and your budget.
andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp
One of South Africa's most prestigious luxury safari lodges, andBeyond Kirkman's Kamp is situated in the leopard-rich Sabi Sand Private Game Reserves.
andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge
Adjoining Kruger National Park, the andBeyond Private Game Reserve is home to all of the "Big 5", a classic safari lodge and luxury tented camp.
Dulini Lodge
Dulini Lodge nestles in a grove of ancient hardwood trees on the peaceful banks of the Mabrak River in the celebrated Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Greenfire Game Lodge
Situated on the 50,000 hectare privately owned Balule Nature Reserve, this small luxury safari lodge virtually guarantees good game sightings.
Idube Game Lodge
Idube is a classic safari lodge that offers all the wildlife found in South Africa's celebrated Kruger National Park with none of the crowds.
Kings Camp
In the Timbavati Private Reserve which shares a boundary with Kruger National Park, Kings Camp faces a waterhole visited by an endless parade of wildlife.
Leadwood Lodge
Stunning Leadwood Lodge sits in a grove of ancient hardwood trees at the confluence of the Sand and Mabrak rivers in the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserves.
Londolozi Founders Camp
This relaxed safari lodge nestles in ancient forest along the Sand River, offering activities for all the family from yoga to an entertaining kids' program.
Londolozi Pioneer Camp
Luxurious Londolozi Pioneer Camp consists of 3 secluded suites in the heart of the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve near Kruger National Park.
Londolozi Private Granite Suites
Londolozi’s adults-only Private Granite Suites are set amid great boulders and large trees, natural features which have influenced the property’s interiors and organic colour palette.
Londolozi Tree Camp
Londolozi’s adults-only Tree Camp is a super-stylish luxury safari camp set deep within a thicket of leadwood trees
Londolozi Varty Camp
The Londolozi Private Game Reserve’s spiritual heart, Varty Camp is casual and relaxed in atmosphere making it a wonderful choice for families on safari.
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