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This low lying region of flat bush country contains habitat types ranging from riverine thicket to open savannah. Because of its latitude and elevation, malarial mosquitoes and tsetse flies kept man and his domesticated beasts at bay for centuries, allowing nature to flourish undisturbed. Tsetse flies are no longer prevalent within this region and malarial prophylaxis has now opened this area up for man to enjoy. Today this area is known to have the greatest diversification of animal species on the African continent. Over two hundred different species occur in abundance whilst the ever changing bird life provides even the most experienced ornithologist with rare finds. Only guests accommodated in one of the three MalaMala Game Reserve camps may traverse this immense tract of privately owned game land. Our photographic safaris are conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles which allows for total freedom of movement and the ability to leave the road and track down Africa's Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. After dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores on the hunt and walking safaris with an armed ranger can be arranged on request. The success of our safaris can be measured by the fact that more than 76% of our guests are members of our exclusive 'Big Five Club', which means that they have had contact sightings of the Big Five. This phenomenal rate of viewing success is directly attributed to the fact that MalaMala comprises 45000 acres or 18000 hectares of pristine game viewing land, making it the largest privately owned game reserve in South Africa, with human density and impact on the land being kept to an absolute minimum. Another reason is the unfenced border between MalaMala and the Kruger National Park, which allows herds of animals to migrate unhindered to the perennial Sand RIver which flows north to south through the MalaMala Game Reserve for 45 kilometres or 28 miles.

Harry's Camp - recognised internationally as 'the camp with a difference' has been recreated in the central area of Mala Mala Game Reserve. Michael and Norma Rattray have again chosen an 'African Cultural' safari theme - that of the traditional, creative Ndebele tribe of South Africa. The Ndebele are renowned for the manner in which they decorate their homes in a myriad of colours, each depicting a specific message. This image, together with the special safari experience that is synonymous with the original Harry's Camp, has been enhanced and improved. Harry's Camp remains the smallest and most intimate of the three camps in the MalaMala Game Reserve. Occupying an ideal elevated site, on the banks of the perennial Sand River, the Ndebele-styled and decorated buildings of Harry's Camp, offer a wonderful view of the river and the African bush. The camp is clustered amidst mature, indigenous trees in African park-like surroundings that sweep down to the river's edge. The accommodation consists of twelve twin rooms. As Harrys never accommodates more than 24 people, guests appreciate the wonderful, relaxed and informal atmosphere of the bush and will enjoy a total escape.

Regardless of how big a game reserve is and how many animals it contains, you may still not see the Elephants for the trees unless you are accompanied by experienced game rangers and trackers. Your MalaMala Game Ranger will be your host in camp and take care of your every need while sharing his knowledge and love of the bush with you. These highly qualified, formally trained men, with university degrees in the natural sciences, are thoroughly conversant with all aspects of ecology. They are ably assisted by Shangaan trackers who accompany both game drives every day as well as the daily walking safari. The trackers are equipped with an intimate bush knowledge and instinct, which will give you a fascinating insight and bring you into closer contact with the African bush.