Open to the Western border of Kruger National Park, East to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and playing host to Africa's Big Five is Mala Mala Private Game Reserve. South Africa's largest private concession with arguably the best wildlife photography in Southern Africa with a warm atmosphere and luxurious accommodation. 

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For nearly nine decades, Mala Mala management has remained focused in preserving and protecting this special piece of Africa. Allowing nature to move at it's own rhythm,  our guests experience today what the forefathers of the African Safari would have experienced at the turn of the century. This philosophy has paid off, as experienced by a veritable collection of photojournalists and film-makers who have made MalaMala their destination of choice to capture footage of wildlife viewing that would rival any Hollywood production for thrilling and breathtaking animal encounters.

 

Your safari starts in Skukuza airport from where you will  be transferred to Mala Mala Main Camp

 

A typical day at Mala Mala will include and early morning Game Drive ( 3.5 hrs min. ) followed by a hearty brunch. Then it’s time relax at until lunch time or meet with Mario who will be available during this time to discuss photo techniques and review images. Lunch at 13:30 and then some more time to relax, work on images or meet again with your safari leader for more photography talk . At approximately 15:30 we will depart on our evening game drive until the sun goes down. At our return to camp dinner will be ready to finish off a perfect day. All times are flexible and will depend on sightings.

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This photographic safari accommodates a maximum of 6 photographers distributed in 2 vehicles allowing each photographer to have one complete row in order to facilitate shooting from both sides without disturbing other fellow photographers. Those photographers accompanied by their non-photographer spouses/partners will share their row of seats. Discounts are available for non-photographers accompanying a photographer. There is no time limit on sightings which is an ideal scenario for photographers – no ‘queue to view’ like in other reserves in Greater Kruger as this enormous tract of land has a low density of vehicles traversing the area.