Our top choices for Mala Mala Game Reserve hotels

Kruger Gate Hotel

Skukuza

Farhan

CA $461 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

Skukuza

Jason

CA $1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Sabie River Bush Lodge

Bushbuckridge

David

Lion Sands River Lodge

Skukuza

Susan

CA $4,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Private pool

Tintswalo Safari

Bushbuckridge

Tim

CA $3,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Leopard Hills

Bushbuckridge

Marco

CA $4,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Bushbuckridge

Andrew

CA $1,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

Mbombela

james

CA $356 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

Bushbuckridge

Wouter

Sleepover Kruger Gate

Bushbuckridge

Anonymous traveller

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Nkuhlu Tented Camp

Nkomazi

Liesl

CA $469 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Shiviko Kruger

Mbombela

CA $6,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Bushbuckridge

Craig

CA $1,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Bushbuckridge

Timothy

CA $8,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

Mbombela

Imad

CA $1,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Concession

"Our stay at Imbali was amazing. The staff were all very friendly and always there to help The room was awesome, overlooking the river, with the occasional animal coming past! The plunge pool was welcome after a hot game drive too!!! Talking of game drives, big shout out to our guide Marc who was excellent, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Staying at the Imbali Lodge in Kruger was a genuinely amazing and authentic safari experience. "

Willem

CA $1,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Sleepover Orpen Gate

Bushbuckridge

Aurélie

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

Bushbuckridge

Terry

CA $1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti

Manyeleti

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

CA $16,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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Sunrise at the Earth Lodge Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Game drives start bright and early with coffee and danishes at 5:00 a.m. Departures at 5:30 a.m.

The tree seen silhouetted is The Marula Tree and has a history as a source of nutrition dating back to 10,000 years B.C. and it is certainly one of Africa's botanical treasures.
The multiple uses of the tree, it's bark, leaves, fruit, nut and kernels are legendary. My favorite is when the fruit ripens and drops to the ground and lightly ferments ... the elephants, giraffes, warthogs, and other animals get wasted and the party gets started safari style !
http://youtu.be/D5E5TjkDvU0

The fruits are a good food source and high in vitamin C.
The skin can be boiled to make a drink or burnt to be used as a substitute for coffee.
The wood is soft for carving
The inner bark can be used to make rope and for making dye
They produce small tasty nuts which are rich in protein.
The Oil is used as a skin cosmetic.
Their green leaves are eaten to relieve heartburn.
The bark contains antihistamines

The fruit can also be cooked to produce jam, juices and alcoholic beverages like "Amarula" a delicious South African Cream Liqueur that substrates just fine for coffee creamer any time of the day as far as I'm concerned. It also is used to brew a very tasty, potent South African moonshine known locally as "Mampoer" after a local Chief who favored it. It is said to make grown men weep.

the Venda people of Southern Africa maintain that bark infusions can be used to determine the gender of an unborn child. If a woman wants a son the male tree is used, and for a daughter, the female tree. If the child of the opposite gender is born, the child is said to be very special as it was able to defy the spirits.

Oh, and did I mention it sacred.

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Top Mala Mala Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the room is spectacular "

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and amenities excellent !! Can’t beat the experience of being in the middle of national reserve. Easy access to safaris. Three restaurants on property- great range of food. People super nice and kind. Had a great time. Would love to go there again. Will suggest buying all safari packages from the rest camp reception 5 min walk away from the lodge rather than the hotel reception who sells same at significant markup (more than twice the price) otherwise very reasonably priced especially for the experience and convenience. "

Lion Sands River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the lodge was amazing from the room to the safaris with our guide Barry and tracker Eddy. Ntombi was amazing during the meals. All staff was very friendly and made our short stay amazing. I would recommend this lodge to anyone going there. I will definitely if I get the opportunity. "

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

"Elephants, hippos and monkeys right outside of door. It was a peaceful and beautiful experience. The staff were the best I’ve ever encountered in my travels. Absolutely genuine and beautiful people. A new resort that is still flying under the radar. Take advantage of it while you can. "