Overview
Hwange bushcamp
Little Makalolo lies in the heart of Hwange National Park with access to wildlife-filled private conservation land.
An intimate camp with just six traditional tented rooms, including one family unit, each with solar powered lights and hot water and looking out from their shaded spots to a busy waterhole.
Teak walkways link the tents to the main spaces – living and dining areas with an open fire deck, the pool and bar. Elephants are frequent visitors, with the sunken hide providing incredible up-close encounters.
Facts
At a glance
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Six tents
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Swimming pool
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Wildlife hide
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Star bed sleep out
Experiences
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Game drives
The private concessions are situated in the most prolific wildlife area of Hwange National Park with always exciting drives. At night, there’s a chance spot nocturnal rarities such as pangolin, honey badger and cats on the hunt.
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Nature walks
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.
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Log-pile hide
This log-pile hide is beautifully placed at the waterhole in front of camp and is the perfect place to spend an afternoon taking incredible photographs.
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Meet the Scorpions Anti-Poaching Unit
A visit to the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit provides unique insights into conservation in the field. Depending on the movements of the unit, learn more about the teams and their daily anti-poaching efforts.
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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.
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Village visits
Meet a local villager and be shown around the school, meeting the headman or headwoman for an authentic cultural interaction with the community.
Community & Culture
Wilderness Safaris, Children in the Wilderness and many donors work closely with the schools and communities that lie on the boundaries of Hwange. Over the years, Wilderness have provided everything from classrooms, clinics and libraries to stationery and equipment. Teacher training and establishing and supporting community initiatives are also part of this uplifting programme.
In 2008, it was found that many children were getting so little to eat they could not even walk to school. Wilderness Safaris, its guests and Children in the Wilderness have since provided one meal on every school day of the year to the children of five schools on the outskirts of Hwange.
Conservation
As the concessionaire of the private Linkwasha and Makalolo areas in south-eastern Hwange National Park, Wilderness have formed solid partnerships with the Zimbabwe Parks, Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) and other conservation entities as well as the local community in order to protect the wildlife and support the people in surrounding villages.
Wilderness Safaris and the Wilderness Wildlife Trust are supporting – both logistically and financially – a study that aims to gain a better understanding of elephant movements and habitat use in Hwange, where elephant density is particularly high. They also work with the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit who protect 56,000 hectares in the south-eastern region of Hwange. Since inception in 2011, the unit has made great progress in reducing poaching within the park and Wilderness are proud to be associated with them through funding, assisting in patrols and removing snares.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
