Zimbabwe

Wilderness Little Makalolo

A comfortable, classic bush camp in eastern Hwange, where teak woodland, big-sky stillness and old-school safari vibe make the stay feel authentic
Zone/Area
Linkwasha
Lodge Type
Small Camp
Price per night (per person)
£594-£1,070

Overview

What we love about Wilderness Little Makalolo

Wilderness Little Makalolo offers an authentic and comfortable safari base in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, where water, island and floodplain slowly arrange the day. The camp overlooks a waterhole bringing safari drama to you without having to leave the camp. Just six tented suites and a family tent make for an intimate setting.

Luxury

Lodge Standard

★★★

Location Rating*

★★★

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

World Travel Awards: Zimbabwe's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025

World Travel Awards: Zimbabwe's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025 gives Wilderness Little Makalolo a recent formal marker of recognition. Its wider reputation rests on its Hwange National Park setting, thoughtful hospitality and a lodge rhythm where water, island and floodplain slowly rearrange the day.

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Wilderness Little Makalolo sits in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, within Kalahari sandveld, teak woodland and waterhole country. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins.

From the UK, travellers usually connect via Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Nairobi or the Gulf, then continue to Victoria Falls, Harare or a safari airstrip.

Zimbabwe’s best safari routes often use light aircraft between parks, especially when combining Hwange, Mana Pools and private reserves.

Perfect for The Immersionist & The Curator

Wilderness Little Makalolo speaks first to The Immersionist travellers through ecosystem depth, slower observation, and fewer places done properly. The Curator adds beauty, atmosphere, and exacting lodge craft. Together, the fit is less about ticking off features and more about matching the lodge to the traveller's natural safari tempo.

Accommodation

What kinds of rooms are available?

Intimate bush camp.

6 x tented suites, including a family unit

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jun-Oct
From £1,070 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Apr-May, 20 Dec 5 Jan
From £670 per person per night
Off-Peak Season
Nov - 19 Dec, 6 Jan- 31 Mar
From £594 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Wilderness Little Makalolo?

Elephant
Strongly associated around Hwange National Park, where water, shade and old movement lines gather.
Hyena
Possible around Hwange National Park, with wide-ranging packs making every sighting feel earned.
Lion
Possible around Hwange National Park, especially where grassland, shade and prey movement meet.
Buffalo
Strongly associated around Hwange National Park, where local habitat supports a healthy population
Giraffe
Possible around Hwange National Park, where local habitat and guiding make the encounter feel placed.

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Amenities

What amenities do they have at Wilderness Little Makalolo?

+ Swimming pool

+ Dining and sundowner spaces

+ Guest lounge or main area

+ Private concession or reserve access

+ Game drives, night drives

+ Waterhole viewing

+ Guided wildlife viewing, walking safari

+ Conservation experiences with Scorpion Anti-Poaching unit

+ Log pile hide

+ Star bed

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct

Minimum Age: 6 years old

Lodge style: Small camp with 6 rooms or tents and a swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year-round.

Activities for kids: Best suited to children above the stated minimum age; walking activities may have higher age limits; canoeing may have higher age limits.

Malaria health note: High malaria risk (Nov–Jun).

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
Virtuoso
Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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