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I can’t say that I liked Makalali much. Taken on its own terms, it is a great set-up. The accommodation, in spacious bush camps overlooking a waterhole, is superb, as is the food and wine and you are almost certain to see all the Big Five here. Too certain, in my opinion – the reserve here is so small that the driver-guides have a pretty good idea of where its rhinos, lions, elephants and buffalo re at any given time, so that game drives just consist of being taken to one prescribed sighting after the next, without any real sense of the excitement and unpredictability associated with most other reserves. It didn’t help that the guide we were allocated was startlingly ignorant, and spent as much time chatting on the radio as talking to us. This is a good bet for people who want to see the Big Give in one quick get-it-over-with swoop, but experienced safarigoers will be disappointed.
Timeless Elegance and Wild Encounters at Greater Makalali
The reserve is renowned for its luxury accommodation. There are four five-star lodges, each with its own distinctive style, as well as several exclusive-use camps. Across all properties, the combination of timeless elegance and bush ambiance creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Guests enjoy gourmet meals in the main dining areas or in private bomas under the stars.
Wildlife in Greater Makalali is diverse. In addition to the Big Five, visitors can expect to see giraffe, zebra, a variety of antelope species, and smaller mammals like