Wilderness Little Makalolo
Six tents on a productive waterhole in Hwange with elephant hide and Star Bed
Tracking predators across the Makalolo concession begins at dawn, when guides lead morning game drives into the teak woodlands and open plains of Hwange's south-east corner. Little Makalolo Camp stands beside a productive waterhole that draws elephants, buffalo, and lion throughout the year. The camp holds six tented suites, each with an indoor and outdoor shower, double vanities, and overhead fans. One family tent links two rooms, each with two three-quarter beds and its own entrance. The tents run on solar power for lights and hot water.
A log-pile hide sits at the waterhole, where you can watch herds of elephant and buffalo drink at eye level. Game drives depart twice daily into the 34,000-hectare Linkwasha-Makalolo Private Wilderness Area, shared only by two other Wilderness camps. Night drives track spotted hyena, leopard, caracal, and lesser bushbaby under infra-red spotlights. Guided walks cross the plains on foot with a professional guide. Sable antelope, roan antelope, giraffe, and cheetah move through the concession. Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Hwange, including carmine bee-eaters and racket-tailed rollers.
The Star Bed at Madison Pan sits on a raised platform 20 minutes from camp, where guests sleep beneath the stars. Visits to the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit reveal snare-removal patrols across the reserve. A central pool overlooks the plains. Wireless internet, laundry service, and a mini-bar are complimentary.
A log-pile hide sits at the waterhole, where you can watch herds of elephant and buffalo drink at eye level. Game drives depart twice daily into the 34,000-hectare Linkwasha-Makalolo Private Wilderness Area, shared only by two other Wilderness camps. Night drives track spotted hyena, leopard, caracal, and lesser bushbaby under infra-red spotlights. Guided walks cross the plains on foot with a professional guide. Sable antelope, roan antelope, giraffe, and cheetah move through the concession. Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Hwange, including carmine bee-eaters and racket-tailed rollers.
The Star Bed at Madison Pan sits on a raised platform 20 minutes from camp, where guests sleep beneath the stars. Visits to the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit reveal snare-removal patrols across the reserve. A central pool overlooks the plains. Wireless internet, laundry service, and a mini-bar are complimentary.