"We had an amazing Time! Everything was great!
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"We have just had a mid-week break at Malala and thoroughly enjoyed it. The warm hospitality of Pete, Jane and Paul and the delicious home-cooking made our stay a most memorable one. We loved the chalets, tucked away in the bush and found Pete's game drive most informative

Thank you. Gail and ..."

"We have just had a mid-week break at Malala and thoroughly enjoyed it. The warm hospitality of Pete, Jane and Paul and the delicious home-cooking made our stay a most memorable one. We loved the chalets, tucked away in the bush and found Pete's game drive most informative

Thank you. Gail and Mike Mossop"

"We enjoyed the tranquil and private atmosphere. The accommodation, the pool and the surroundings are great, like a little nature reserve. The dinner was the best we had in SA. Thank you for the kind hospitality."

"A wonderful family getaway. Cosy accommodation. Excellent food. Our hosts, Jane, Paul and Pete, are the greatest! We will definitely be going back."

"We'll definitely be planning a return visit next time we're in SA. The hosts were friendly, accomodating and knowledgeable about the surrounding area, so really helped us make the most of our time. The accomodation is fairly basic, but clean and comfortable. Food was great. All in all a great pl..."

"We'll definitely be planning a return visit next time we're in SA. The hosts were friendly, accomodating and knowledgeable about the surrounding area, so really helped us make the most of our time. The accomodation is fairly basic, but clean and comfortable. Food was great. All in all a great place to stay when exploring Hluhluwe and St Lucia."

"Thank you to Peter, Jane and Paul for an absolutely idyllic break in a little piece of bush paradise. From the comfy beds, awesome showers and peaceful surroundings to the hospitality of the Harvey family and the awesome meals, the game drive and the boat trip - everything was perfectly lovely, unpr..."

"Thank you to Peter, Jane and Paul for an absolutely idyllic break in a little piece of bush paradise. From the comfy beds, awesome showers and peaceful surroundings to the hospitality of the Harvey family and the awesome meals, the game drive and the boat trip - everything was perfectly lovely, unpretentious, down to earth and incredibly good value for money. We will be back, time and again."

"The staff are engaging and are very helpful. The cottages are clean and nicely appointed. The food was good, a nice variety of everything. he bar was a nice touch, allowing us to relax after a hard day on safari!"

"Good accommodation and game drive. Excellent meals and a nice family that takes care of every need. To be recommended with many activities in the neighbourhood. "

"We really enjoyed staying at the Malala lodge. The food was very good. And the rooms were clean and big. We also likes the game drive with Pete, he told us a lot about the animals. We had even to attacks of rhino's. Because of the 340 acres we could nicely walk on their property. Its wonderful to se..."

"We really enjoyed staying at the Malala lodge. The food was very good. And the rooms were clean and big. We also likes the game drive with Pete, he told us a lot about the animals. We had even to attacks of rhino's. Because of the 340 acres we could nicely walk on their property. Its wonderful to see zebra's, impala so close."

"The Harvey family made us feel most welcome.Jane's home cooked meals were delicious,service excellent, ambience restful & homely.Pete's Game drive was so informative we learned things we had missed during 2yrs. in Kenya!Thanks also to Paul for directing us safely to & from KZN. Wish we could return ..."

"The Harvey family made us feel most welcome.Jane's home cooked meals were delicious,service excellent, ambience restful & homely.Pete's Game drive was so informative we learned things we had missed during 2yrs. in Kenya!Thanks also to Paul for directing us safely to & from KZN. Wish we could return soon!"

"It was lovely, good friendly service, peaceful environment, divine food, clean accommodation. Malala Lodge met our needs. Lovely clean pool. "

"Very pleasant indeed. Accommodation excellent. Large spacious room. Accommodation not too close to other premises and afforded privacy.

Meals first class. highly recommended. Attention to detail appreciated."

"It was very enjoyable. The safari drive was great. It was a tranquil setting with wonderful hosts. Home-cooked meals were lovely. Hope to visit again..."

"Excellent...made to feel at home...good food... great company and no pressure!

Great to get away and stay at a very good and friendly lodge... Thanks!"

"Became the launching pad to exploring the Elephant coast."

"Very enjoyable! Well managed, very comfortable and good value for money."

" Enjoyed our stay, the food, the company and the arranged activities"

"Pete & Jane made us feel very welcome. Food was excellent. Met a lovely couple from the UK. Gamedrive was great. Overall it was a most enjoyable experience. Highly recommended for a great breakaway."

"Our stay was perfect. In May 2008.

We were the only guests for 2 of the 4 nights.

Game drive and Boat trip were great, arranged by the Lodge."

"The grounds were spacious and well-kept. The hostess, Jane was extremely helpful and friendly. She prepared a delicious dinner, and even offered chicken tenders for our young boys which we really appreciated. The cottage was very clean and well-equipped for all of our cooking, bathing and sleepin..."

"The grounds were spacious and well-kept. The hostess, Jane was extremely helpful and friendly. She prepared a delicious dinner, and even offered chicken tenders for our young boys which we really appreciated. The cottage was very clean and well-equipped for all of our cooking, bathing and sleeping needs. We found the Malala Lodge to be conveniently located for our day trips to the St. Lucia Wetlands Park and the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi park. Yet the lodge is also in a quiet and peaceful setting of its own with much wildlife present. We really enjoyed our stay there, and would highly recommend it!"

"- very private, and in wonderful surroundings.

The meals were very good; buffet-style dinner and breakfast in a nice area, also including a reference library with interesting books about the country and its animals.

The driveway to the lodges is worn down, so the bottom of our passe..."

"- very private, and in wonderful surroundings.

The meals were very good; buffet-style dinner and breakfast in a nice area, also including a reference library with interesting books about the country and its animals.

The driveway to the lodges is worn down, so the bottom of our passenger car touched the middle of the road.

At night you can see the the most beautiful sky, filled with stars!

The house wasn't the cleanest; our shower drain was blocked, a lot of cobwebs on the ceiling of the thatched roof, and mice droppings around the fridge. Apart from that the house was reasonably clean.

***Response from establishment - The drain was subsequently cleared and sorted out in 15 minutes by myself. We are a bush lodge with high-pitched thatched roofs which spiders love to build webs in. Our staff are under instruction to regularly clear the webs but the spiders can literally re-build them in 6 hours. What he is actually referring to is gecko droppings (there are no mice in our units). Similar to the spiders, our units do get geckos in them and they are attracted to the warmth of the fridge. Again, our staff daily remove any droppings left behind, but before the unit is cleaned the following day there are bound to be a few more. "

"Made most welcome by our hosts. Peter's knowledge on the game drive made the experience one never to be forgotten. Many thanks and good luck for the future."

"The place is pleasant, but the hosts make it even more valuable. The team there is calm, quiet, friendly... a nice way of living."

"Thank you we had a wonderful stay. We were very comfortable and well-looked after. We even extended our stay by another day. The game viewing was great, even at 6.30am! Will recommend Malala to others. Thanks."

"Really fantastic. From the personalized greeting to the fabulous meals. Pete and Jane have created a fantastic experience."

"We will certainly return."

"The family at Malala lodge were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. My daughter is vegetarian, and they made a special effort to accommodate her. We would like to say a big thanks to Jane, Peter and Paul for making our stay so very special.

We loved the place and will definitely come ..."

"The family at Malala lodge were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. My daughter is vegetarian, and they made a special effort to accommodate her. We would like to say a big thanks to Jane, Peter and Paul for making our stay so very special.

We loved the place and will definitely come back it was so magical to go to the pool area and look up at the sky to see all the stars you cannot see in England.

Thank you all very much the Cuthbert family"

"We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely, clean and set in a way that we did not know we had other people near us. The food was excellent and our hosts were great and friendly. Game drive was well worth it, Paul made it very interesting for us and we saw lots of game. Overall, it was a won..."

"We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely, clean and set in a way that we did not know we had other people near us. The food was excellent and our hosts were great and friendly. Game drive was well worth it, Paul made it very interesting for us and we saw lots of game. Overall, it was a wonderful break from the city and I would like to go back some time in the future."

"Lovely, friendly people and good food. Nice lodge."

"Our stay at Malala Lodge was brilliant. The lodges/chalets were beautifully furnished and very clean. The staff were very friendly, the food excellent (and plenty of it). We also took part in the safari which was organised by the staff at Malala Lodge and our guide Peter was very informative throu..."

"Our stay at Malala Lodge was brilliant. The lodges/chalets were beautifully furnished and very clean. The staff were very friendly, the food excellent (and plenty of it). We also took part in the safari which was organised by the staff at Malala Lodge and our guide Peter was very informative throughout the drive and due to his wit and humour made it very enjoyable. Thank you all at Malala Lodge - definitely 5 star!!!!! "

"My 1st time to South Africa - it was great. Malala lodge was everything we hoped for. Pete,Jane and Paul were very friendly and made us feel at home. The accommodation was very clean and pleasant to stay in. The food was super and the surroundings very relaxing. The safari trip was great and saw lot..."

"My 1st time to South Africa - it was great. Malala lodge was everything we hoped for. Pete,Jane and Paul were very friendly and made us feel at home. The accommodation was very clean and pleasant to stay in. The food was super and the surroundings very relaxing. The safari trip was great and saw lots of wildlife was hoping to see some elephants but they were not around the day we went. A lovely stay was had by all of us."

"We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. The amount of privacy was perfect as were the hosts,the meals where splendid and we enjoyed the game drive with Pete very much. The one down side was that we only spent a weekend, but we can sure fix that. Hope to see you again next year. Keep up the good w..."

"We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. The amount of privacy was perfect as were the hosts,the meals where splendid and we enjoyed the game drive with Pete very much. The one down side was that we only spent a weekend, but we can sure fix that. Hope to see you again next year. Keep up the good work. Lloyd, Chris and Stuart"

"Our stay was very relaxing and my kids enjoyed life out in the bush. The unit and the facilities provided made it difficult to think about our home as we had everything we are used to. To Paul and Jane - Thank you for making our stay enjoyable."

"We were made at home on arrival by Paul and Jane. Accommodation was good and clean. The food was second to none. There is nothing to beat home cooking with a difference I would come again in the opportunity ever came up again. Good value for money."

"We enjoyed every minute there. Privacy is the key to the success of every holiday and this lodge was very much condusive to that.

Man I'm goin' back there when I get another chance."

"We had a wonderful time at Malala Lodge. The owners are very friendly, the rooms are very clean, comfortable and especially quiet. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. We enjoyed to stroll around the estate. Thank you. "

"We had a very enjoyable time at Malala. Nothing was too much trouble if you had a query, food was excellent, rooms the cleanest we had on our trip, well maintained and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone wishing to enjoy a peaceful break in superb surroundings, Thanks to everyone."

"This was really a stunning place to stay. It is honestly the most relaxed that I have been in a long time.

It was amazing to watch the amazing bird life, and being so close to everything you could hope to do on this section of the coast, was fantastic.

Thank you Malala lodge for a won..."

"This was really a stunning place to stay. It is honestly the most relaxed that I have been in a long time.

It was amazing to watch the amazing bird life, and being so close to everything you could hope to do on this section of the coast, was fantastic.

Thank you Malala lodge for a wonderful time."

"Malala was a very pleasant surprise! The chalets are clean and well kept, the entertainment / pool area an absolute haven in the heat and the food divine! The personal attention afforded by Jane, Pete, Leslie and Paul made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be going back in the cooler months ..."

"Malala was a very pleasant surprise! The chalets are clean and well kept, the entertainment / pool area an absolute haven in the heat and the food divine! The personal attention afforded by Jane, Pete, Leslie and Paul made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be going back in the cooler months to do the trails and walks......"

"Our stay in Malala lodge was very pleasant. The boat trip and the safari were both very interesting and enjoyable.

Dinnners and breakfasts of a high standard. Great surroundings at the lodge with its own wild life."

"I was really impressed by the Lodge and found it very relaxing and comfortable. The food was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful. "

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Malala Lodge. From our first meeting with Lesley and Jane, we felt at home. The food was excellent, the accommodation comfortable, the situation unique and the scope for activities extensive. "

"We had a wonderful time at Malala Lodge. An excellent place to enjoy your holidays. Very friendly and helpful people there."

"A stay at Malala is more like visiting friends than a tourist establishment. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed, and the family really do go out of their way to help and advise guests with absolutely anything (my toe was broken but is much better thanks). On our first evening we were greeted n..."

"A stay at Malala is more like visiting friends than a tourist establishment. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed, and the family really do go out of their way to help and advise guests with absolutely anything (my toe was broken but is much better thanks). On our first evening we were greeted not only by Lesley but by a troop of mongeese foraging at the back of our chalet. Unforgettable. You really feel you are staying in the bush (with home comforts) and the stars in the night sky are simply spectacular. We took the 'Safari Special' option and had a very informative, amusing (courtesy of our host) and entertaining tour of Hluhluwe Reserve. Being surrounded by a herd of elephants in the first five minutes, on the alert for signs of restlessness, is an experience none of us were prepared for! The reserve has a much more 'native' feel than the bigger, more commercialised park we visited further north, and we actually saw more game.

You simply have to go whale watching if you are there in season. Words can't describe how awe inspiring it is to see these animals close at hand. It's expensive, but go, it is a once in a lifetime experience.

The Zulu village down the road was informative and the dancing very energetic and entertaining. Even our teenage daughters were impressed. Do try the Zulu beer - it was actually quite good!

Our only disappointments were: not staying longer and the tour of the wetlands was a bit dull (once you've seen one hippo you've seen 'em all). The food is very good and plentiful, I can't fault the 'home style' cooking, but something a wee bit more adventurous or a choice of starters/deserts would appeal to a more international clientele. Saying that, I never heard any complaints in the dining room.

I would definitely recommend Malala and go back again, maybe when it is sunnier and we can use that fantastic pool. Thanks to everyone, and I wish you every success. "

"We really enjoyed the tranquility of the bush, and the lodge is not to far from other places we wished to visit. It is the ideal place from which to visit the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. A light at the outside braai would be an improvement. Thank you very much for your hospitality and the ver..."

"We really enjoyed the tranquility of the bush, and the lodge is not to far from other places we wished to visit. It is the ideal place from which to visit the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. A light at the outside braai would be an improvement. Thank you very much for your hospitality and the very friendly manner in which we were welcomed. "

"We enjoyed the perfectly equipped chalets, the atmosphere at the bar and in the dining room, walks around the lodge, a great game drive and the short distances to many things to see in the region and last but not least the hospitality of the owners. But after three dinners with rice and potatoes in ..."

"We enjoyed the perfectly equipped chalets, the atmosphere at the bar and in the dining room, walks around the lodge, a great game drive and the short distances to many things to see in the region and last but not least the hospitality of the owners. But after three dinners with rice and potatoes in the same style we would have appreciated a more inspired kitchen."

"Die Malala Logde ist ein absolutes Spitzenerlebnis fŸr den Tier und Pflanzenfreund.

FŸr das was sie anbietet ist sie zuden sehr Preiswert!

Wer den Hluhluhwe Tierpark besuchen will hat gute Chancen alle 5 grossen afrikanischen Tierarten aus nŠchster NŠhe zu sehen."

"Malala Lodge is a great place to experience the feeling of a night in the bush and days in the splendid atmosphere of comfort and excellent hospitality. Only a few kilometers to Hluhluwe National Park and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park it is the perfect starting point for interesting tours in th..."

"Malala Lodge is a great place to experience the feeling of a night in the bush and days in the splendid atmosphere of comfort and excellent hospitality. Only a few kilometers to Hluhluwe National Park and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park it is the perfect starting point for interesting tours in this area."

"Peaceful and quiet. You can walk between the game"

"Excellent place to stay if you appreciate peace and quiet. The service and food was superb and we will have no hesitation in going there again. The Tour of Hluhluwe Game Park was above the normal that we have experienced in similar parks."

"Malala Lodge was the top of the lodges we visited during our 3 weeks of holiday in South Africa. We can recommend the 3 days 'Safari Special' arrangement, although even this is too short time. Great hospitality, very good cooking, and the tranquillity of a 30 ha private game park made our stay unfor..."

"Malala Lodge was the top of the lodges we visited during our 3 weeks of holiday in South Africa. We can recommend the 3 days 'Safari Special' arrangement, although even this is too short time. Great hospitality, very good cooking, and the tranquillity of a 30 ha private game park made our stay unforgettable. "

"fantastic! I enjoyed it so much!"

"The 3-day deal is real value for money. Lesley found the urgently wanted dentist for a broken tooth and Pete spotted the leopards in Hluhluwe for us.

A repeat visit to Zululand will certainly include this well managed family business."

"We had a great stay at the Malala Lodge. "

"We really enjoyed our stay at Malala Lodge. The hospitality was wonderful, the rooms we great and they are not too far from nice places of interest. They were also very accomodating."

"Excellent hospitality. "

"We had such a pleasant stay at Malala. It felt good to be around people who are full of generosity. The place is neat and clean and we also enjoyed Jane’s dishes, she’s quite a cooker. If you are looking for a nice quite get away with your loved ones Malala Lodge is the place to be."

"My stay here was brilliant. Everything was up to standard. I will highly recommend this establishment and will definitely re-visit in the future."

"What a wonderful experience at Malala lodge. The rooms were clean and well equipped. The pool area is fantastic we spent one night having a braai by the pool and the next night we sat down to a three course meal with a cheese board, the food was excellent, breakfast was also divine .The family run b..."

"What a wonderful experience at Malala lodge. The rooms were clean and well equipped. The pool area is fantastic we spent one night having a braai by the pool and the next night we sat down to a three course meal with a cheese board, the food was excellent, breakfast was also divine .The family run business is definitely a must try for anyone looking to get away from the city life .The game drive was absolutely amazing .We will definitely be back."

"My boyfriend and I booked into Malala for 3 nights recently and WOW did the lodge and the service far exceed our expectations. Paul, Pete and Jane are remarkable hosts with a true passion for the industry and are willing to go the extra mile. Their lodge is clean, peaceful and professionally run. Th..."

"My boyfriend and I booked into Malala for 3 nights recently and WOW did the lodge and the service far exceed our expectations. Paul, Pete and Jane are remarkable hosts with a true passion for the industry and are willing to go the extra mile. Their lodge is clean, peaceful and professionally run. The cabins are comfortable and well equipped. I recommend taking a package that includes meals - Jane cooks a delicious gammon and breakfasts were hearty and yummy. Some wildlife can be seen at the lodge and for those who are active, running inside the property is a good work out with beautiful scenery. We are already planning our next trip. "

"I am over the moon because I had a really lovely time here. I will definitely stay at Malala again and I highly recommend it."

"After a long afternoon drive up the north coast, we finally arrived at this charming little lodge. It's unpretentious, cosy and has a great staff attending it. The food is solid and hearty, exactly what one needs for a holiday involving lots of outdoor activities and excitement. The lodge is well wi..."

"After a long afternoon drive up the north coast, we finally arrived at this charming little lodge. It's unpretentious, cosy and has a great staff attending it. The food is solid and hearty, exactly what one needs for a holiday involving lots of outdoor activities and excitement. The lodge is well within reasonable driving distance of all the area's local attractions and is easily accessible. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. "

"Thanks to the team at Malala Lodge. We had a good stay, the food was excellent. We enjoyed it."

"The guides knowledge of the park and the big 5 on the safari tour was out of this world...an experience that would stay with us for the rest of our lives.....the cuisine and catering at the lodge was excellent....on the overhaul, a grand experience....great value for money."