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Wilderness Little Makalolo

Eastern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

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Wilderness Little Makalolo

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Wi-Fi

Photographic Hide

Library

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Private Vehicle (Additional Cost)

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Luxury

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Is the Wilderness Little Makalolo for Me?

A charming, intimate camp in the south-east of Hwange, Wilderness Little Makalolo features prominently on the mental maps of local wildlife, all drawn to its reliable waterhole. A log-pile hide affords unique, thrilling close-up views of elephants, and habitat diversity ensures year-round wildlife.

Activities focus on game drives and morning nature walks. The many waterholes produce amazing sightings, or guests can relax in camp and wait for wildlife to come to them. The six spacious en-suite tents (including a family tent) are only surpassed in the experience stakes by the opportunity to sleep out at the Madison Pan star bed.

INSIDER’S TIP: Visit the log-pile hide between game drives to enjoy close up viewing of wildlife at the productive waterhole. Elephants are often the star attraction so make sure you have your camera ready …

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Wilderness Little Makalolo Rooms

The Wilderness Little Makalolo has 6 rooms. Select a room for more details.

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

Family Tent

Room facilities

Coffee/Tea

En-Suite

Safe

Outside Shower

Fan

Activities offered by Wilderness Little Makalolo

Activities on site

Night Game Drives

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Bird Watching

Sleep Outs

Activities off site

Cultural Tour

More about Wilderness Little Makalolo

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Game Drives

The Makalolo Private Wilderness Reserve is situated in the most prolific wildlife area of Hwange National Park. The varied habitats and vegetation types, as well as countless waterholes, mean that game drives are exciting with always something new to be seen in an exclusive setting.

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Night Drives

Evening game drives offer the best opportunity to see the shy nocturnal animals that are rarely seen in the daylight hours. The Hwange ‘night act’ includes species such as lesser bushbaby, spotted hyaena, leopard, lion, Selous mongoose, pangolin, caracal, porcupine, scrub hare, springhare and even honey badger.

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Guided Nature Walks

Hwange was proclaimed some 80 years ago and has served as a haven for one of the highest concentrations of game on the African continent. There is no better way to experience this park than on foot, discovering the ecological-diversity of Hwange on a nature walk with a highly experienced safari guide.

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Log-pile Hide *

This log-pile hide is beautifully placed at the waterhole in front of camp, and is the perfect place to spend afternoon siesta hours. The productive waterhole offers thrilling game viewing to literally a Noah’s Ark parade of elephant and buffalo. Elephants are often the star attraction at the hide; just watch out for the sprays of water propelled from their nearby trunks.

* Note that during rare times of heavy rains, the log-pile hide becomes very muddy and inoperative.

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Star Bed At Madison Pan *

Situated on a raised platform overlooking Madison Pan, the Star Bed is just a 20-minute drive away from camp and offers a truly secluded, remote wilderness experience. Spend a romantic night surrounded only by nature, and beneath the canopy of millions of stars.

* Weather permitting and operated subject to the discretion of the Camp Manager.

Wilderness Little Makalolo – Cultural Village Visits *

An authentic village experience takes place in a manner that is respectful to all parties. Usually around four hours and led by one of the local villagers or a Wilderness guide, it often includes a tour of the school, meeting the headman or headwoman and enjoying cultural interaction with the community.

* The school is closed over the weekend and during school holidays.

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