Rangers
Our rangers are employed for their knowledge of the African bush and their ability to communicate with people. They are highly qualified, formally trained men who are thoroughly conversant with all aspects of ecology. Apart from conducting informative game drives, the ranger is the guests’ host for the duration of their stay. He serves drinks, attends to their needs during meals, takes them on game walks, converses with them and ensures that the guests not only enjoy their time in camp but experience the Safari of a Lifetime!
Trackers
Our trackers are Shangaan men with an intimate bush knowledge and an instinct that imparts an extremely fascinating insight that brings you into closer contact with the bush.
Game Drives
Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the 40,000 acre MalaMala Game Reserve. The rangers are in constant radio communication with one another to keep each other informed about the location of the game. Headsets are used for this purpose so as not to disturb the sounds of the African bush.
Apart from the Big 5 - cheetah and wild dog may also be seen. General game including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, a variety of antelope and nocturnal animals such as civet cat, genet cat, honey badger and mongoose are prevalent throughout the reserve. The 4-wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with close up game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities. Night drives, with the aid of powerful spotlights, bring the bush to life at night.
Sole Use Vehicles
Sole use of safari vehicles can be arranged upon request, but are subject to availability on check-in. Sole use of these vehicles is charged per empty seat per day out of six, up to a maximum of 5 empty seats.
Transfers
Transfers to and from the camps and the local airport/airstrips/entrance gates into the Sabi Sand Wildtuin are by road. Transfer times are dictated by the number of guests in the various camps and their flight schedules. Charges are levied for transfers to/ from other camps within the Sabi Sand. These costs are available from our reservations office. Transfers from the MalaMala Airfield to the MalaMala Game Reserve are at no additional charge.
Tourism Levy
The mandatory tourism levy is included in the daily rate for accommodation.
VAT
VAT is currently at 14% and is included in the price of most goods, services and hotel accommodation. Foreign tourists qualify for a VAT refund on items purchased and taken out of the country upon departure. No VAT refund may be claimed on goods consumed or services rendered.
Tour Leader/Pilot/Driver/Guide Policy
Accommodation for a bonafide tour leader, pilot, driver or guide is offered in B grade accommodation. The reduced rate is solely for accommodation and meals. This rate does not include game drives and/or any other special activities available to full paying guests at the camps. However we will make every effort to ensure that tour guides accompanying a party are included in all such activities.
Credit Cards
Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted in Rands at all our camps.
Cheque Payments
Cheques are not accepted at any of the Camps.
Climate
The climate over most of Southern Africa is temperate. Hot, humid conditions are usually encountered in the Mpumalanga region. Heavy summer thunderstorms of short duration in the late afternoon and evening may be experienced. Rainfall occurs mostly during the summer months (October - March). Please see the attached climatic chart based on statistics over the past three years. For more details information on the weather click here.
Health And Medical Services
Malaria is endemic to the Mpumalanga region of the country including MalaMala Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. Anti-malarial precautions should be taken by people entering these areas. Please consult your physician.
For additional information on the malaria situation in this region, please call the Kruger National Park malaria hotline on + 27 (0) 82 – 234 1800.
Arrival And Departure Times
Check-in time is 12h00 and check-out time is 11h00. Any variations on these times must be advised prior to guests’ arrival at the camps and are at the sole discretion of the camp manager.
Catering Requirements
Please inform our reservations department upon reservation of any special dietary requirements. Please also advise us if any guests will be celebrating a birthday or special occasion which you may want us to be aware of.
Drinking Water
All water in the camp is filtered to the highest standards and is guaranteed perfectly safe for drinking.
Temperature Control
Extremely important for cooling in the summer (October to April) whilst heating is necessary during winter (May to September) when temperatures can drop to below 10ºC. This service is available 24 hours per day throughout the year.
Swimming Pool
All Camps have outdoor filtered swimming pools.
Power Supply
220v A.C. current is available 24 hours per day.
Internet Connection and DVD Players
All camps have a 512k internet connection available for guests (a sattelite link). Should guests have their own laptops they are also able to connect to the internet in the Monkey Club.
Guests at Rattray's on MalaMala have full internet and email facitlities within their own suites.
There is a DVD player at both the Sable Camp and MalaMala Main Camp - Monkey Club - with 5 wildlife DVD's to choose from. 4 of the wildlife documentaries have been produced on MalaMala. The DVD players also have multi card readers enabling guests to view their digital photos through the television.
Dress code
Safari casual but a sweater may be required at any time, whilst during the winter months (May to September) very warm clothes including a windbreaker (anorak) are essential. Please note, we do request that gentlemen wear trousers to dinner.
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