The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve

To describe the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve as a virtually untouched wilderness is not an overstatement; the ecosystem of this remote, 130,000-acre protected area in southeastern Zimbabwe functions much as it has for thousands of years. It is a shining example of a long term conservation vision in action, where the reserve remains as close as possible to its natural, undisturbed state. Its rugged beauty and thriving wildlife population make for a truly unique and unforgettable safari experience.

ACTIVITIES

Game Drives

Daily game drives with professional guides and trackers provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals, while late afternoon drives reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa. Game drives are all conducted in state-of-the-art Land Cruisers, each accommodating a maximum of six guests. You are likely to spot a wide variety of wildlife including white and black rhino, Lichtenstein hartebeest, sable, nyala, klipspringer, cheetah, wild dog, lion, leopard, and an abundance of bird life.

Guided Nature Walks

Walking safaris are an incredible way to experience the bush up close and personal. Your expert guide and tracker will accompany you as you track animals on foot through the wilderness and explore the magnificent plants and landscapes around you.

Fishing

Water is a source of life and beauty, and no place is this more apparent than in the remote tranquility of the African bush. Fishing at the dam below the lodge is the ideal way to experience this wonder firsthand. Drop in a lure and see what bounty the day will bring, while your guide and tracker show you how the locals catch fish using plants found in the area. The area boasts excellent game fishing throughout the year including Tiger Fish, Bass, Bream (tilapia), and Catfish.

Stargazing

There is perhaps no more transcendent experience than looking up at a full sky of sparkling stars. Man has had a love affair with the nighttime sky for centuries and with very little pollution and no city lights to detract from the stars, your view of the heavens here will be crystal clear – nothing between you and the vast African sky above.

Rock Art Site Visit

The San Bushmen are one of the earth’s oldest continuous cultures on earth, the original hunter-gatherers, their way of life is a mirror into our past. Take an educational tour to view San Bushmen rock art dating back tens of thousands of years and learn about their remarkable way of life.

Wellness

Offering the luxury of unfiltered time and space, the African wilderness is the ultimate setting for complete unwinding, while the continent’s healing energies are encapsulated in rituals that nourish and nurture. Tailor-made therapies can be customised and timed to preference, ensuring a completely personalised experience.

WHERE TO STAY

Singita Pamushana Lodge

The majestic architecture of this intimate lodge has always been a signature of the property. The detailed stonework and imposing proportions of Great Zimbabwe form the main reference point for the lodge design. Interiors of the lodge reflect original references to the local Shangaan culture, artfully combined with contemporary forms and styles inspired by these African patterns and shapes.

With eight luxury suites, each with its own luxury plunge pool, Singita Pamushana Lodge makes for an unforgettable luxury safari but its work with the non-profit Malilangwe Trust and its enduring purpose to contribute to the conservation of the 130,000-acre wildlife reserve in which it sits sets a new benchmark for meaningful travel experiences.

 

Singita Malilangwe House

Perched on a hilltop in the remote Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, this elegant exclusive-use home was designed to offer families and friends an intimate shared space and the relaxed freedom to tailor-make their days any way they want, thanks to a dedicated private chef, game vehicle, Field Guide and butler catering for their every need.

Malilangwe House’s five bedrooms each have their own deck, while all flowing into the home’s convivial living areas, interactive kitchen, chic ‘bar-deli’ and main deck with its large rim-flow pool. With its panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and beautiful Malilangwe Dam below, this contemporary African home is set within 130,000 acres of virtually untouched wilderness, making for an unforgettable luxury safari.