Majete Wildlife Reserve

Majete Wildlife Reserve is 691km.sq, and lies at the low attitude of about 100m (see map. The Shire River forms part of the eastern boundary. It was gazetted as a Game Reserve in 1955, 50 years ago. Further extensions occurred in 1969 to include dry season water sources, and in 1976 it was extended to include the full width of the Shire River. In 1988 there were estimated to be over 200 elephants in Majete, but by 1992 all had been exterminated.

After years of heavy poaching African Parks Network took over management in 2003. Since than a lot has changed. The Reserve is completely fenced, has over 250 km of good roads, has a very professional Law Enforcement team and is restocked with over 4,000 animals including, elephant, rhino, buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, kudu, nyala, waterbuck, impala, warthog, hippo et cetera. Soon the big cats will be reintroduced; cheetah, lion and leopard. The park is also appreciated for the Shire River, especially the Kapichira Falls, which are situated close to the park entrance. It is a wilderness area where bird watching is very favourable and, provided you are escorted by a game scout, you are allowed to walk around.

Mkulumadzi

Mkulumadzi is a luxury lodge, set in the stunning 7000 hectres of private concession just a few kilometres from the point where the magnificent Shire river plunges into the Kapichira Falls.

You will stay in one of the luxurious chalets on the banks of the river, each with its own private viewing deck where you may be lucky enough to see a Black Rhino bathe. Each chalet has a spacious bedroom and lounge flooded with light, an ensuite bathroom and outdoor rain shower.

Although deep in the bush you will not be far from home comforts. The lodge has a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge and terrace, a bar and shop, swimming pool, viewing deck and a lapa for evening campfires.

Game drives and walking safaris are offered in the mornings and late afternoons, so you will have time to relax beside the pool, bird watch or listen to the grunt of hippos wallowing in the river. Afternoon tea is served on the terrace and on most nights dinner is served beneath the stars.