Little Makalolo Camp

At an expansive 14,651km² (roughly half the size of Belgium,) Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. The Linkwasha-Makalolo Private Wilderness Area in the south-east of the park is an exceptionally diverse region of teak woodlands, golden savannah, and Kalahari sands. In summer, the Ngamo Plains heave with plains game, followed closely by predators.

The original intimate bush camp, Little Makalolo has just six tented suites, including a family unit. A safari at Little Makalolo in world-renowned Hwange is an unmatched, soul-rejuvenating experience. Revel in a refreshing outdoor shower after a long day of wildlife thrills, then head to the dining area, where your drink of choice, a warm fire and the joy of sharing the day’s experiences await.

Stroll along the walkway from your tented suite to the main area, where an open fire beckons all to sit, and spend a starry evening sharing stories. From the raised pool deck, enjoy a dip in the pool and a sundowner, keeping an eye on the waterhole that attracts an abundance of wildlife. In this remote part of Hwange, the camp’s footprint is minimal, with electricity provided by solar power.

Room Types

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)
(5 ROOMS)
With just five en-suite units, intimate Wilderness Little Makalolo is Hwange’s original – and greatly cherished – bush camp, known for its exceptionally warm and genuine staff.

The stylish tents are spacious and the en-suite bathrooms include double vanities, and indoor and outdoor showers. Solar power is used for tent lights and to heat water, ensuring a lighter environmental footprint.

Family Tent
(1 ROOM)
The family luxury canvas tented unit has two three quarter beds in each bedroom. Each having its own entrance with an inter-leading door between the two rooms.

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

Family Tent

Property Facilities

Family room
A holiday of lasting family memories is guaranteed.

Pool
Cool off between game drives in the inviting swimming pool.

Star Bed
Experience a night under the stars, safely elevated above the ground.

Log-pile hide
Watch undetected as herds of elephant and buffalo drink at the pan.

Wi-Fi
Stay in touch with friends and family back home and share your safari sightings.

Rooms

Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Outside Shower
Safe
Tea / Coffee
Verandah

• Game Drive Day
• Game Drive Night
• Guided Walks
• Hide
• Star bed/ sleep – out at an extra cost
• Cultural experiences
• Photo Hub – Olympus camera experience dependent on the Camera

Game drives.

Our private concessions mean that sightings of the prolific wildlife are exclusive and private.

On foot

Discover the ecological diversity of Hwange on a morning nature walk with an experienced guide.

Night-time safaris

Evening game drives offer the best opportunity to see the shy nocturnal animals that are rarely seen in the daylight hours.

Up close and personal

The log-pile hide at the waterhole in front of camp offers thrilling game viewing to literally a Noah’s Ark parade of elephant and buffalo.

Star Bed

Spend a romantic night surrounded only by nature and beneath the canopy of millions of stars.

Cultural Tours

Visit the local village and interact with the community in the school and in their homes.

Fast Facts
RATING
Classic Camp
TYPE
Safari Lodge
NO. ROOMS
6
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Climate

Winter Months – Mid May, June, July, early August, although the days are warm with beautiful blue skies, the evenings can get extremely cold and temperatures below freezing are not uncommon, so definitely bring warm clothing. It’s cold I promise you!

Summer months – September through to May. Hot to extremely hot days and warm evenings.

Rainy season – Generally between late November and April although the occasional rain can occur out of these dates.

Best Game Viewing Months
August, September, October and early November are by far the best months for game viewing in this park. Water becomes extremely scarce and the animals congregate around the few pumped waterholes. Sitting patiently and quietly at one of these water holes will reward you with very good game viewing.

During the rainy season from late November through to April, a completely different park emerges to that of the dry season. Parched savannahs turn into lush fields with an abundance of grazing. The animals disperse and game viewing becomes limited. It’s called the green season and has it’s own magic as this is when the park and all the animals rejuvenate themselves, feeding like crazy on the abundance of food. Newly born animals can be seen everywhere and the birdlife is absolutely prolific.

It is situated in the southwest of Zimbabwe between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.

Credit Victoria Falls Guide