Malala Lodge

Reviews

• "It's a awesome place"

  31 December 2018

  "The only problem is the lights cant sit and read and no plugs neer the table for charging phones. The rest was 100% value for your money"

• "None."

  02 May 2018

  "Thank you for your email. To be honest, we did not enjoy our stay at Malala Lodge. The facilities were outdated, the bed and pillows were not comfortable, the oven was dirty and filled the place with smoke when we used it and the toaster kept tripping the switches when we tried to use it and the crockery and cutlery were dirty. We actually left a day earlier because of the above reasons. Someone should be checking the facilities to ensure that everything is in working order for the next guest(s)."

• "Newleywed break"

  02 May 2018

  "The hosts Paul, Lesley and Pete were absolutely amazing. They were so warm and welcoming and went the extra mile to ensure we are comfortable and happy. We really enjoyed our time at Malala Lodge."

• "Wonderful time"

  18 August 2017

  "Dear Paul, Lesley and Pete, We enjoyed our stay in the Malala lodge very much. We have had a wonderful time and loved the breakfast and diners.We have also great news, we have found the leather jacket in our car. It was somehow partially hidden in the trunk/wheel compartment.Best wishes from the three of us!"

• "warm welcome"

  29 November 2015

  "<div>We spend five days in a wonderful cottage (Tamboti) in this oasis in the woods. A perfect stepstone to explore the surroudings from Hluhluwe-Umfolozi to the Indian Ocean. And all day you can look forward to the dinners that Pete and Jane are serving. Thanks for everything.</div><div></div><div>Atie en Wim van den Brink, Berkenwoude, The Netherlands</div>"

• "Great place in the bush!"

  17 November 2015

  "<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">Malala lodge is a great place to discover the bush! We enjoyed the warm welcome of Jane, the wonderful diners prepared by Paul and the great drive we had with Peter.</span><br style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif;" /><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">The forest trail is a good way to discover antilopes, zebras, nyalas, monkeys and many birds living in this wonderful "garden".</span><br style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif;" /><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">Really an enjoyable place for taking a rest.</span><br style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif;" /><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">Thank you for such a delightful stay :-)</span><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: arial, tahoma, 'bitstream vera sans', sans-serif; line-height: 1;"><br /></div>"

• "Great Accomodation"

  08 September 2015

  "We had an amazing Time! Everything was great!<br />"

• "Warm hospitality at Malala"

  31 July 2015

  "<p>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</p><p>Thank you. Gail and Mike Mossop</p>"

• "A really comfortable stay"

  22 March 2014

  "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."

• "Excellent stay at Malala Lodge"

  06 January 2014

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

• "Lovely, down-to-earth accomodation"

  16 May 2012

  "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."

• "Fabulous"

  15 July 2011

  "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."

• "This place is very nice."

  04 July 2010

  "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!"

• "This place is very nice. "

  04 July 2010

  "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!"

• "Really a part of South Africa."

  07 March 2010

  "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. "

• "Raymond and Nanda at malala lodge"

  28 September 2009

  "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."

• "Recommended"

  24 January 2009

  "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!"

• "Divine food"

  22 December 2008

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

• "Highly recommended"

  15 October 2008

  "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."

• "Malala Lodge"

  05 October 2008

  "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..."

• "Friendly lodge"

  20 September 2008

  "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!"

• "Friendly lodge"

  20 September 2008

  "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!"

• "Fantastic "

  12 August 2008

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

• "Fantastic"

  12 August 2008

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

• "A very good stay,"

  21 July 2008

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

• "Very good."

  03 June 2008

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

• "Highly recommended"

  03 June 2008

  "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.Highlyrecommended for a great breakaway."

• "Perfect"

  29 May 2008

  "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."

• "Highly recommended"

  27 May 2008

  "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!"

• "A nice lodge,"

  13 May 2008

  "-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. "

• "Fantastic"

  12 May 2008

  "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."

• "Very good"

  01 May 2008

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

• "Wonderful"

  29 April 2008

  "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"

  13 April 2008

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

• "Most enjoyable. "

  05 April 2008

  "We will certainly return."

• "Fantastic"

  18 February 2008

  "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"

• "Wonderful break"

  07 January 2008

  "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."

• "Wonderful break"

  07 January 2008

  "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."

• "Very good"

  28 December 2007

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

• "Very good"

  28 December 2007

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

• "Definitely 5 star!!!!!"

  03 November 2007

  "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!!!!! "

• "Fantastic, "

  31 October 2007

  "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."

• "Enjoyable stay"

  30 September 2007

  "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"

• "Quite Refreshing"

  13 August 2007

  "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."

• "Hospitlity"

  08 August 2007

  "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."

• "Happy Bunch in Malala"

  23 April 2007

  "We enjoyed every minutethere. 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."

• "Wonderful Time"

  13 April 2007

  "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. "

• " A wonderful experience."

  27 February 2007

  "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."

• "Totally amazing"

  16 January 2007

  "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."

• "Truly Home from Home"

  15 January 2007

  "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......"

• "Great surroundings"

  05 January 2007

  "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."

• "Quiet and Comfortable"

  24 October 2006

  "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. "

• "A great time"

  04 October 2006

  "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. "

• "Thank you"

  05 September 2006

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

• "Welcome home to Malala"

  19 August 2006

  "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. "

• "Really enjoyed the tranquility"

  02 August 2006

  "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. "

• "A good place to stay"

  25 July 2006

  "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."

• "Ostern 2006"

  16 May 2006

  "Die Malala Logde ist ein absolutes Spitzenerlebnis für den Tier und Pflanzenfreund.Für das was sieanbietet ist sie zuden sehr Preiswert!Wer den Hluhluhwe Tierpark besuchen will hat gute Chancen alle 5 grossen afrikanischen Tierarten aus nächster Nähe zu sehen."

• "Deep in the bush"

  13 May 2006

  "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."

• "Deep in the bush"

  13 May 2006

  "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"

  02 May 2006

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

• "Peaceful"

  02 May 2006

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

• "Our Views of Malala Lodge"

  16 April 2006

  "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"

  20 December 2005

  "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. "

• "good time here"

  02 December 2005

  "fantastic! I enjoyed it so much!"

• "Excellent experience"

  01 November 2005

  "The 3-day dealis 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."

• "Super - a home away from home"

  19 September 2005

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

• "Lovely"

  08 September 2005

  "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."

• "Malala Lodge"

  05 September 2005

  "Excellent hospitality."

• "Malala Lodge Review"

  26 August 2005

  "Really nice stay in the middle of the bush. Very quite, very nice hosts. Perfect Breakfast and dinner. We've got the Safari Special, so more value for money."

• "THE PERFECT PLACE"

  27 July 2005

  "the Malala lodge is just the most perfect place to be if you want tranquility or like me you want to see the game reserves.Lesley and all the staff treated me like one of the family, I felt so much at ease.Food is top notch, you do not get cafe type food there it is superb and plenty of it.The rooms are well equipted and very clean. They even have wild life in the grounds ,you can walk and meet Zebra, impala, and wildebeest.The Malala Lodge deserves all the praise it gets. and I for one will be going back!!"