Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Wilderness Little Makalolo
Intimate Safari Camp in the Makalolo concession
One of the few camps in this, the Park’s 31,000 hectare Makalolo concession, Wilderness Little Makalolo also affords a fantastic position in front of a busy waterhole, which is often surrounded by a wide variety of fascinating game life and African birds.
The camp is small and intimate, with only six chalets, each of which has been decorated with a combination of wooden and brass furnishings. Built in the shade of large teak trees, the walls are made of gauze to allow for plenty of air to flow through for a pleasant night’s sleep. Each of the tents also comes with an en-suite bathroom, with indoor and outdoor shower facilities and his and hers copper sinks.
The camp’s pool offers a great place to relax and cool off, there is also an elevated decking area where guests can sit and enjoy a sundowner, while looking out at the wildlife surrounding the popular watering hole.
Highlights
Day and evening 4WD game drives
Walking safaris
The owners of Little Makalolo are heavily involved in community projects to try and improve the lives of children in the area
6 Tented chalets
Plunge pool
Dining room
Veranda
Outdoor fire pit
The impact of your stay:
- Hwange National Park grapples with prolonged droughts. Little Makalolo, along with neighbouring lodges, plays a crucial role in establishing and sustaining a network of man-made boreholes to supply water to wildlife. This effort, notably, has led to the thriving of elephant herds in the region. In the dry season, guests can witness a diverse array of wildlife congregating at the same watering hole for a much-needed drink.
- Little Makalolo is part of the Wilderness portfolio, Jacada’s parent company and a purpose-driven enterprise engaged in conservation projects across Africa. In Zimbabwe over the last two decades, Wilderness has invested over USD4 million in national park fees and permits, significantly contributing to the conservation of protected areas. They also aid concession management by financing wildlife research, building firebreaks, maintaining roads, and providing air support for park management and anti-poaching teams as needed.
- Through their non-profit organisation, Children in the Wilderness, they have implemented environmental education and literacy programs. The organisation provides scholarships to young people, supplies school equipment, supports school nutrition programs, and conducts teacher training and community development projects.
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