
Rattrays on Mala Mala
Rattray's on MalaMala offers guests a step back in time to the colonial safaris of old. Guests are afforded excellent game viewing opportunities with the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve acting as the perfect backdrop to the ultimate safari experience. The lodge bears all the hallmarks of intimacy and luxury, blended with distinctive colonial refinement along Rattray's 40 plus years of experience in the business.
The lodge is small and intimate, with only 8 suites in total. Guests can expect wonderfully furnished rooms, with handpicked furniture to further set the tone of the lodge. Known as khayas, the Zulu word for home, the suites provide the perfect levels of luxury with elegant bathrooms and 24 hour air-conditioning while the private outdoor shower and veranda with a heated plunge pool places guests closer to nature. There are both indoor and outdoor dining options in the rooms.
Meals can also be served on the main safari deck of the lodge, which affords guests the chance to enjoy casual game viewing while enjoying their meals. A gym, with a variety of facilities is also on offer along with river views from the lodge pool and a bar area that boasts distinctive historic charm.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Photography Safari
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Wellness/Spa
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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Honeymoon to South Africa & Mauritius
Mind blowing, relaxing, and just perfection. After all the craziness of 2020, this trip really took our breaths away and was exactly what we looking for and more.
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Honeymoon to Kenya & Tanzania
This was a once in a lifetime kind of trip that we are going to have to somehow repeat! The team at Mahlatini really worked hard for us throughout the planning process, exceeded our trip expectations, and worked diligently when we actually had to push our Honeymoon out a full year because of COVID …
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Adventure Holiday to Rwanda
We had a wonderful experience from the moment we stepped off the plane until we cleared security at the airport on our return. The properties were wonderful, and I will discuss that below, but I want to particularly comment here on the arrangements made by Donna. We were met off the plane by a repr…
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