Location: Malelane
is situated three kilometres from the Malelane Gate on the Berg-en-dal
Road (S110).
Description: Malelane
is one of the smallest rest camps in the Kruger National Park.
Day visitors are not permitted and there is no shop, restaurant,
petrol or diesel in the camp. Residents must check in at Malalene
Gate. The nearest rest camp is Berg-en-dal, 9 km away.
Regulations:
Accommodation: A
maximum of 19 persons can be accommodated.
The camp comprises one three-bed rondavel and four four-bed rondavels.
Campsites – tent or caravan sites, with power point, communal ablutions
and cooking facilities, maximum of 6 persons per site.
- Eskom power
is available.
- Each hut is
equipped with air-conditioning, a shower, toilet and washbasin.
- There is an
ablution block with bath, toilet and washbasin.
- The communal
diningroom is equipped with crockery and cutlery.
- There is a communal
kitchen equipped with a gas stove (with oven), refrigerator, freezer,
sink and cooking utensils.
- Barbecue facilities.
- Open parking.
- The nearest
shop is at Berg-en-dal Restcamp, 9 km.
Activities:
- Bushmans and
Wolhuter Wilderness Trails
General
Information:
Climate
Malelane
is in a summer rainfall area. Such precipitation is usually convectional
and can result in heavy downpours. The summer months (October to
April) are hot and often balmy. Winters are warm and mild, although
visitors going on night-drives will require warm clothing.
Day
Visitors
No
day visitors! The closest picnic site and shop is at Afsaal or Berg-en-dal.
Emergencies
Berg-en-dal
Camp number: +27 (0)13 735 6106/7
What to
do and see nearby:
Out of
camp:
Afsaal Picnic site
Routes:
Places
of special interest / History:
Wildlife:
Mammals: The
area hosts white rhino, kudu, impala, giraffe, some elephant, reedbuck,
klipspringer, grey rhebok and warthog. Leopard are seen regularly
in the region – some lucky people have even seen them some
down to drink at the dam in front of the camp. Wild Dog are also
found in the area. Lion are usually found in the lower plains on
the roads to Skukuza and Crocodile Bridge.
See mammal checklist
Birding: The
camp is an excellent venue to see Fantailed Flycatcher, Heuglin’s
and Whitethroated Robins. Scarletchested Sunbird is particularly
prominent. The adjacent Matjulu Dam attracts a constant supply
of water birds and African Fish Eagle is usually present and viewed
at close quarters. The surrounding hills host a wealth of species
and are a good place to search for Pennantwinged Nightjar (in summer
and at dusk) and Croaking Cisticola
Vegetation: Malelane
is situated in Malelane Mountain Bushveld. Many unusual plants
grow in the mountain landscape. The plains between the mountains
are covered in sweet grass which attracts a variety of grazers.
Prominent trees are the red bush-willow and the magic guarri.