Makalolo Plains
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Makalolo Plains Camp
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Makalolo Plains Highlights
Makalolo Plains is situated in a private concession in the Hwange National Park and is famous for its enormous herds of elephants and buffalo, beautiful endless floodplains dotted with wildlife and luxurious tented rooms. The emphasis at Makalolo Plains is on offering guests a personalized safari experience combined with superb guiding, friendly staff and delicious meals.
What Sun Safaris Says
- Mid-sized camp overlooking a busy waterhole and floodplain
- Hwange has excellent year round game viewing, in particular between June and October
- Combines well with Victoria Falls and Mana Pools
Makalolo Plains Description
Makalolo Plains Camp is built on elevated wooden decks providing magnificent views over the Somavundla Pan in front of the camp. Accommodation is luxurious in ten spacious tented rooms with en-suite facilities, private verandas and outdoor showers for a close to nature-feel. The tents are linked to the main area by wooden walkways. The lighting in the rooms is battery-powered to ensure peace and quiet in the camp. The main area at Makalolo includes a lounge, pub, plunge pool and dining area where scrumptious meals are served.
Makalolo Plains Game Viewing and Activities
Makalolo Plains is situated in a private concession in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and offers guests an exclusive safari experience. Professional and experienced guides will accompany guests on game drives and walking safaris to explore this magnificent area. There are numerous shallow pans spread throughout the Park, around which wildlife congregates, offering fantastic and consistent game viewing. During the summer months the plains game migrate onto the plains to give birth to their young, followed by their predators. Wildlife in the park includes elephant, Cape buffalo, sable; roan, southern giraffe, blue wildebeest, impala and sometimes even gemsbok (oryx) can be seen here. Hwange National Park is considered one of the best for predators including lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah as well as the smaller animals including African wildcat, serval, honey badger, civet and spotted hyena. The bird life at Makalolo is incredible, with more than 400 species present.
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