Safari Guru

Little Makalolo Camp

The private concession of Little Makalolo Camp (and Linkwasha) in south-eastern Hwange National Park Zimbabwe, are built upon a solid foundation of purpose, as they support local community in order to protect the wildlife and help the people in surrounding villages, through active partnerships with the Zimbabwe Parks, Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) and other conservation entities.

Little Makalolo Camp lies in the heart of one of the best game viewing areas in Hwange National Park and is a mere 45-minute flight from Victoria Falls in a light aircraft.

Located beside a vibrant waterhole in the private area of the national park, Little Makalolo allows guest a window view of some of the finest wildlife Africa has to offer. The solar-driven pumps replenish the waterhole daily, attracting masses of Africa's behemoths for your viewing pleasure from the log-pile hide.

Little Makalolo offers guests ultimate privacy, especially for those who enjoy small camps and a sense of remoteness. The camp's six traditional-style tents – including a family unit – are spacious with indoor and outdoor showers. Solar power is used for tent lights and to heat water, ensuring a lighter environmental footprint, yet no compromise in comfort.

Teak walkways link the tents to the main area, where a false mopane tree shades a separate dining and living area with an open fire deck for those convivial evening fireside tales under the stars. A raised pool deck, which also shelters the bar and breakfast ‘room’, offers evocative views of the much-frequented waterhole in front of camp.

At Little Makalolo expert safari guides await your journey to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge and cultural tales. Be sure to request a walking safari, where guides can drill down into the detail otherwise not commonly shared on the everyday vehicle-based safari.

Little Makalolo Camp Safari Activities

Night drives are available, and the perfect ending to your nocturnal wildlife extravagancy is to sleep out in the Starbed / sleep out hide under a bright African sky (request in advance).

Hwange has a mix of different veld and landscape types meaning that game viewing is productive year-round. With over 100 species of mammal, wildlife frequently encountered in the area includes lion, large herds of elephant, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, spotted hyaena, giraffe, sable, blue wildebeest, impala, waterbuck and reedbuck. In summer, wildebeest, zebra and eland are found in abundance on the open plains, while in winter elephant congregate in enormous numbers around the waterholes.

Birdlife in the area is prolific too, with over 400 species populating the varied landscape. Specialist species include Bat hawk and African hobby, Arnot's chat, Bradfield's hornbill and racket-tailed roller.

Contact Safari Guru for Little Makalolo Camp prices and availability and more information on adventure-based safari camps from Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe, and our partner network in Zimbabwe, such as Chikwenya Camp and Ruckomechi Camp.

Little Makalolo Camp

Property Details

Location

Private Concession in south-eastern Hwange National Park

Accommodation

Six stylish tents (including a family unit). En-suite and Solar Powered

Guest Room Facilities

Tea / Coffee, Safe, Fan, Charging Points, Writing Desk, Verandah

Camp Facilities

Pool, Bar, Library

Family Policy

Children 6 years and older. One family tent accomodates 4 people in total. Private vehicle is required if children under 13

Activities

Safari, Walking Safari, Bird Watching, Night Drives, Sleep Out, Log-Pile Hide, Cultural Tours

Available Services

Credit Card, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle

Included

Guided Safaris, All Meals and Drinks (excluding French Champagne), Laundry

Not Included

Curio Purchases, Gratuities, Cultural Tours

Why Little Makalolo Camp?

Outstanding Game Viewing, Professional Safari Guides, Intimacy & Privacy, Unique Log-Pile Hide

Family Safari Specialists

If you’re dreaming of Africa, your journey has already begun!

Truly unique experience. Many thanks to Allan and his team for planning such a wonderful safari at Kruger National Park. Highly recommend!

Mikaël Schinazi

2023-01-09

This was our 4th trip to Africa and by far the best ever. All the details were properly handled; we had not flight problems or delays and the service provided by Safari Guru was outstanding. I would recommend them, and have to friends and family. We will be going back to Africa with the outstanding Staff of Safari Guru.

Ann Becher Smead

2022-11-17

We recently returned from Kenya, had a fabulous safari designed by Deon de Villiers of Safari Guru. We had some wonderful sightings and the whole thing went without a single hiccup. The guides were excellent. Deon was so helpful in allowing us to reschedule several times due to COVID restrictions preventing travel. We visited Sirikoi in the Lewa Conservancy and Serian Ngare, Serian Nkorombo and Mara Plains at Masai Mara, each place offering a different experience, each special in its own way. Loved the rhinocerous at Lewa, giraffe giving birth at Ngare, hippopotamus at Nkorombo and cats at Mara Plains, and so so much more. We highly recommend Deon and the Safari Guru team.

John M

2022-10-16

We finally got to take our Kenya/Rwanda adventure with Safari Guru post pandemic. Our trip was a fantastic experience that immersed us in Africa. The holiday went as planned, everything was organised so we were gently steered from place to place, which we enjoyed as we found we weren't "travel fit" after sitting on sidelines for two years! Our lodges in Kenya were beautiful, nice and small, felt like you were part of a family, rather than a customer! Rwanda was a highlight, an amazing country with a shocking past that is moving forward beautifully. The advice from Deon to do two gorilla walks was perfect. Our first day we hiked in to mountain and when we got there the heavens opened and it didn't stop! The scouts found 6 gorillas for us to glimpse as they were hiding from rain too! We trekked down in the mud, rivers of water ending up bedraggled! It was a great experience but the next day was perfect! Beautiful blue skies, trekked up and gorillas were everywhere, sunning themselves and eating vigorously. Was awesome being so close and they couldn't care less! Would highly recommend safari Guru, they planned us a perfect holiday and are easy to contact with queries and answer promptly. Travelling on our own was great as each place we stayed, there were like travellers from around the world to socialise with. Thanks Deon and Ashley

Jackie Helliwell

2022-10-16

I was completely blown away with the service I received from Safari Guru. We had a most marvellous holiday in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Everything went extremely well and the Wilderness team were excellent in looking after us at each of their safari camps. Well done to Deon and Ashley, Morag Cotsell

Morag Cotsell

2022-10-15

Had an amazing experience working with Deon and Safari Guru. My wife and I went into this trip thinking of it as a once in a lifetime experience. Because of our experience we have another trip in mind to bring our children so they can have the same amazing experience that we had. Thank you Deon! We look forward to seeing you again!

John A. Mertz

2022-07-27

Thanks you Deon for amazing and wonderful experience of Masai Mara. It's once in a lifetime and on top great hospitality from Safariguru right from arrival, Resort stay and well designed itinerary. I would love to bring my family again this time for Botswana, so look forward to crafted trip next

Manish Shah

2022-07-27

Safari Guru organized us an amazing journey in Namibia for our wedding anniversary; it will be long lasting and marvelous memories for years! We also greatly appreciated the dedication and support of Safari Guru's team during these challenging times of the Covid pandemic as they had to re-arrange 2 times our trip initially planned for 2020. Thanks and kudos to Deon and all at Safari Guru!

JF Redon

2022-04-19

We had a truly magical safari in Botswana. Deon and the staff of Safari Guru will guide you to the exact places you want to go specific to your desires and budget. Highly recommend!

barbara nelson

2022-03-23

Botswana! What an incredible destination as we begin to travel again. This is a trip of a lifetime. The game drives were exhilarating, the people are friendly, the food fantastic, and the accommodations are meant to spoil you. Our trip was beautifully planned and executed by Deon De Villiers and his team at Safari Guru. They have been to every camp they recommend and tailor your safari experience to you. What else could you ask for! We will travel with them again and highly recommend Safari Guru to plan your next trip!