MalaMala Private Game Reserve
Getting There
South Africa Parks
Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), near Johannesburg, is the initial destination for most people arriving from abroad. From here, Federal Airlines flies twice daily to MalaMala Game Reserve.
Alternatively, you can take a connecting flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located 120km/75mi southeast of MalaMala. From here, a transfer to the reserve takes about 2 hours*.
It is also possible to take a connecting flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Kruger National Park. MalaMala offers a 1-hour road transfer from the airstrip to the lodge.
Renting a car in Johannesburg is also an option. The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 450km/280mi, and the drive takes around 5½ hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are available through multiple carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.