Designed specifically to enable guests to stay at Rattray's on MalaMala for as long as they wish, each suite or khaya (Zulu for 'home') functions as an inclusive home, resplendent with the finest furnishings, lavish his-and-hers bathrooms and a secluded outdoor shower. Each khaya is fronted by a verandah with grand river views. A filtered plunge pool built into the private verandah provides an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding scenery, as does the outdoor dining area, where once can enjoy bush cuisine – any fare from breakfast to dinner – in total seclusion.
The MalaMala Rangers are highly qualified in the natural sciences and present a knowledgeable and entertaining interpretation of the environment, they are passionate about their work. Together Ranger and Tracker lead guests into the wildlife wonderland in comfortable open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles. There are two game drives per day, morning and late afternoon/evening where sightings of the "Big Five" Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo and many other species of mammals may be seen. There is an abundant array of birds as well as reptiles. Rangers at Rattrays on MalaMala strive for a maximum of 4 guests per safari vehicle.
Rattray's on MalaMala's elegant main building incorporates a viewing deck, an air-conditioned library for the literary devotee, an attractive bar that showcases the history of the area and an adjoining wine cellar stocked with a sundry range of South Africa's finest wines. Breakfast and lunch are served in the cool, air-conditioned dining room or on the adjoining deck, whilst the traditional reed boma and its tall, sweeping jackalberry tree make for unmatched outdoor evening dining.
1 April 2007 - 31 December 2010
US$875 pppn in the Luxury Suite
The above rate is per person sharing (which a single supplement of US$437 a night) and includes air-conditioned en-suite accommodation, all meals & snacks, game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicle with an experienced Ranger, game walks & return transfers from the MalaMala airstrip.
1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011: US$925 pppn with a single supplement of US$462.50 per night.