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FROM ZAR 30150 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and snacks
  • Drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by an experienced ranger
  • Nature walks
  • Transfers to and from the Mala Mala airstrip
  • Limited laundry service

MalaMala Sable Camp is an elegant and intimate safari retreat set on the banks of the Sand River within the legendary Sabi Sand Game Reserve, renowned for some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa. The camp’s prime riverfront position attracts a constant flow of animals, offering guests front-row seats to nature’s daily drama even between game drives. Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, Sable Camp combines understated luxury with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a private and immersive safari experience.

Accommodation at MalaMala Sable Camp consists of beautifully appointed suites, each offering generous living space, en-suite bathrooms, and private decks overlooking the river or surrounding bushveld. Thoughtful design details and classic safari styling create a sense of timeless comfort, while modern amenities ensure a restful stay. Public areas include a shaded lounge, dining areas with sweeping river views, and a swimming pool perfectly positioned for wildlife sightings, allowing guests to unwind while still feeling deeply connected to the wilderness.

Game drives at MalaMala Sable Camp are led by highly experienced rangers and trackers, with a maximum of four guests per safari vehicle to ensure a personalised and rewarding experience. The reserve is famed for exceptional Big Five sightings—particularly leopards—along with a rich diversity of birdlife and other wildlife. Between safaris, guests can enjoy superb cuisine, fine South African wines, and warm, attentive service, completing an experience that perfectly balances thrilling game viewing with refined comfort in one of South Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Accommodates a maximum of 14 guests;
  • Exclusive setting in private reserve;
  • Sole-use reserve, no other lodge vehicles;
  • Library, bar, safari deck, and pool;
  • Offers an exceptional safari experience;
  • Amazing Big 5 game viewing & birding.

Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Room Fan
  • Mini Bar
  • Fitness Center
  • Massage Treatments
  • Central Pool
  • Laundry
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Satellite Television

ROOM TYPE

Luxury Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 5 Suites

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • En-Suite
  • Outside Shower
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Hair Dryer
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Laundry Service
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 30150 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Lion’s Den Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 2 Suite

Unit Sleeps: 4 guests

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • En-Suite
  • Outside Shower
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Laundry Service
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 30150 per person per night

Activities

Sable Camp in the MalaMala Game Reserve is renowned for its warm hospitality, with a dedicated team of staff ensuring every detail of your stay is seamlessly taken care of. Exclusive game viewing forms the heart of the safari experience, led by highly qualified rangers and expert trackers who share their deep knowledge of the reserve’s remarkable wildlife. Evenings are a highlight, with atmospheric bush dinners enjoyed in a traditional boma under the African stars. Between activities, guests can relax in the air-conditioned library—complete with satellite TV, internet access, and a DVD player—or savour exceptional cuisine and fine wines in the elegant safari bar and dining room.

Experiences & Interests:

  • Birding

  • Honeymoons & Weddings

  • Romance & Special Occassions

  • Flora & Biodiversity

  • Photography

  • Wildlife & Safari

Rates

Offer / Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate Conditions
Pay 3 Stay 4 Special01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R30 150 per person sharing Minimum 3-night stay.Excludes 01 April – 31 October and 16 December – 09 January.
Pay 3 Stay 4 Special01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Lion’s Den Suite Per person per night sharing From R30 150 per person sharing Minimum 3-night stay.Excludes 01 April – 31 October and 16 December – 09 January.

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and snacks
  • Drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by an experienced ranger
  • Nature walks
  • Transfers to and from the Mala Mala airstrip
  • Limited laundry service
Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5