Every country in the world displays some diversity, but South Africa—stretching from the lions of the Kruger National Park to the iconic Table Mountain in the Cape—offers an exceptional range of experiences. Explore the sweeping valleys of the Winelands, Cape Town’s vibrant nightlife, Namakwa’s springtime symphony of wildflowers, or KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which boasts five distinct ecosystems and attracts everything from zebras to dolphins. There is truly something to captivate travellers of all interests and ages. Although the country has its fair share of challenges, South Africans remain some of the most upbeat, welcoming and humorous people you’ll ever meet—from farmers in the rural north who remind you to drive safely on dusty roads, to Khayelitsha children who greet you with a cheerful molo (“good morning” in Xhosa).
Situated in the northeastern reaches of South Africa in the province of Mpumalanga, MalaMala Game Reserve shares a boundary with the Kruger National Park. MalaMala is one of the largest Big Five game reserves in Southern Africa. Stretching over 13 300 hectares, this spectacular reserve features bushveld, vast savannah, riverine woodlands, and straddles the Sand River. MalaMala is one of the more established private reserves as well as one of the oldest private reserves in the greater Kruger Park region. Commonly spotted animals include lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.
