The Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) is a Private Game Reserve in South Africa in the provinces of Mpumalanga. The park was established on 01.01.1970 and covers an area of 0.133 km². The Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) is a Big Five reserve and offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.
Mala Mala is an independent private game reserve bordering the Kruger National Park on the east and the Sabi Sand Reserve on all other sides. It is the largest and oldest Big Five private game reserve in South Africa.
Official Name
Mala Mala (Greater Kruger)
Provinces
Mpumalanga
Area
0.133 km2
Foundation
1970-01-01
Vegetation
No information
Habitats
Savannah,Woodland savannah
Big Five-reserves
Yes
Self-drive-reserve
Yes
Entrance gates
4
Mala Mala is an independent private game reserve bordering the Kruger National Park on the east and the Sabi Sand Reserve on all other sides. It is the largest and oldest Big Five private game reserve in South Africa.
The main habitat of the Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) is the Savannah.
The vegetation consists of woodland savannah, dense riverine forest, acacia scrubland, open grassland and rocky outcrops. The Sand River flows through the reserve from north to south and attracts numerous wild animals in the dry season.
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Gowrie | North |
| Newington | West |
| Shaws | South |
| Paul Kruger | South |
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Okay |
Best tavel time
May (Beginning) - September (End)
Dry time
May (Beginning) - September (End)
Climate
chilly-warm
Tavel time
October (Beginning) - April (End)
Climate
mild-hot
High season
October (Beginning) - March (End)
Low season
October (Beginning) - March (End)
Risk of Malaria
October - April
The climate in Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) is hot, tropical. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.
In the rainy season, stormy afternoons are not uncommon. The heat during the day can be uncomfortable. Winter, from May to September, on the other hand, tends to be dry and mild. Night-time temperatures, however, can drop dramatically and the early mornings are considered quite cool, making warm clothing necessary for early morning and evening game drives.
The Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) is home to 0 mammals such as Big Five, Black rhinocerus, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard as well as 0 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Mala Mala (Greater Kruger) provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing. The Private Game Reserve offers a wide variety of species, including the "Big Five".
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