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Makalolo Plains is a private camp situated within Hwange National Park.  The Makalolo area is ecologically diverse, including vast, open, palm-fringed plains, grasslands, acacia woodlands, and teak forests.  This ensures a varied food "pantry" which feeds great numbers of animals year round.  Makalolo is made up of two small camps (see also Little Makalolo Camp) which have exclusive use of a massive concession area within Hwange National Park.    WILDLIFE Summer sees the large antelope herds migrate onto the plains, closely followed by their predators.  Elephants, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and sometimes even gemsbok can be seen here.  The area is one of the best for predators - lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah are regularly sighted, along with the smaller African wild cat, serval, honey badger, civet and hyena.  The area has a number of waterholes which attract game in large concentrations, especially during the winter months.  Guests can sit at a waterhole and watch the passing parade of animals as they come to quench their thirst.  For the bird watcher, Makalolo offers a wonderful range of birding, from Miombo species right through to the Kalahari species.   FACILITIES The living area includes a dining room, pub, plunge pool and an open fire area for those evening fireside bush tales.  Makalolo Plains is raised off the ground on wooden platforms.     No. of Bedrooms Accommodation is provided in nine large, comfortable, tented rooms with en suite facilities within the main body of the tent.  Bathrooms have hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets as well as an additional outdoor shower.  Activities Game viewing starts right at your doorstep.  Game drives in 4x4 Land Rovers and walks with an armed guide are available.  Find Similar Properties