MalaMala Game Reserve offers superb viewing of a wide variety of African mammals and is especially good for the . Carnivores such as , , and are regularly seen, and off-road driving in open vehicles ensures that sightings are of the highest quality. MalaMala is part of the vast Greater Kruger ecosystem, which makes for a very authentic wildlife experience.
Wildlife Highlights
MalaMala’s main attraction is its . Being able to follow these normally secretive cats provides fantastic opportunities to see seldom witnessed behavior. , and are common along the Sand River. are quite often observed, but are very rare. Packs of range widely inside and outside of the reserve, and sightings tend to be good when they are around.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
MalaMala offers good viewing at all times, but the optimal time to visit is winter, which is also the Dry season (May to September). The end of the Dry season is especially rewarding because temperatures are warmer than midwinter and wildlife concentrates at predictable water sources.
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