Lodge
MalaMala Camp
Run by Tengile MalaMala Collection · Apr–Oct
About
The main camp of MalaMala Game Reserve on the Sand River in the Greater Kruger, with Sable Camp and Kirkman's Kamp nearby. The reserve is famous for leopard and Big Five photography and is the base for scheduled photo safaris by Wild Eye, C4 and Greg du Toit.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 April
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:54 | Night |
| 05:54 | 06:12 | Blue hour |
| 06:12 | 06:39 | Golden hour |
| 06:39 | 07:44 | Soft |
| 07:44 | 09:56 | Medium |
| 09:56 | 13:51 | Harsh |
| 13:51 | 16:03 | Medium |
| 16:03 | 17:08 | Soft |
| 17:08 | 17:35 | Golden hour |
| 17:35 | 17:53 | Blue hour |
| 17:53 | 24:00 | Night |
3.1 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.1 h |
| Mar | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.9 h |
| May (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 6.3 h | 1.2 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 7.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.9 h | 0.4 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.9 h | 3.1 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.9 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.4 h |
| Dec | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.6 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, White rhino, Cheetah and African wild dog
For photographers
- Hides on site: Unknown
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Johannesburg time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:22– | 18:16– | 13h 30m13 h 30 min | 86° |
| Feb | 05:44– | 18:04– | 12h 55m12 h 55 min | 78° |
| Mar | 05:59– | 17:40– | 12h 15m12 h 15 min | 67° |
| AprIn season | 06:12– | 17:08– | 11h 30m11 h 30 min | 55° |
| MayIn season | 06:26– | 16:45– | 10h 55m10 h 55 min | 46° |
| JunIn season | 06:40– | 16:38– | 10h 36m10 h 36 min | 42° |
| JulIn season | 06:42– | 16:49– | 10h 44m10 h 44 min | 44° |
| AugIn season | 06:25– | 17:04– | 11h 15m11 h 15 min | 51° |
| SepIn season | 05:55– | 17:17– | 11h 56m11 h 56 min | 62° |
| OctIn season | 05:24– | 17:29– | 12h 39m12 h 39 min | 74° |
| Nov | 05:03– | 17:46– | 13h 19m13 h 19 min | 84° |
| Dec | 05:03– | 18:06– | 13h 40m13 h 40 min | 88° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026