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    Malala Lodge

    Lodge · Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa

    PlnrScore 66
    Best time
    May, Jul, Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Discover Malala Lodge, nestled within the diverse landscapes of Phinda Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South

    Why stay at Malala Lodge

    • 53 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Birding, Cultural Tour, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wifi, Restaurant, Bar, Conference

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,131

    Species

    53

    Mammals

    310

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Nyala286 sightings
    • White Rhinoceros151 sightings
    • Plains Zebra147 sightings
    • Impala145 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe138 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant124 sightings
    • African Buffalo123 sightings
    • Common Warthog113 sightings

    Best time to stay at Malala Lodge

    Best months:
    May
    July
    August
    Jan
    Good26°C107mm
    Feb
    Good25°C140mm
    Mar
    Great25°C92mm
    Apr
    Great22°C85mm
    May
    Great21°C31mm
    Jun
    Great18°C41mm
    Jul
    Excellent18°C8mm
    Aug
    Excellent19°C13mm
    Sep
    Great21°C35mm
    Oct
    Good22°C79mm
    Nov
    Great24°C60mm
    Dec
    Good25°C104mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Malala Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°29°27°26°24°24°25°27°27°29°30°
    Low21°21°20°18°16°14°13°14°16°17°19°21°
    Rain mm116169106933643112049967093
    Humidity76%79%77%78%76%73%68%70%73%75%74%76%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL)

    6 km from the park

    International airport

    King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)

    171 km from the park

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    Contact Malala Lodge

    Address
    14 Lorraine Village, Makhutswi, Trichardtsdal, ZA
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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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