Singita Pamushana Lodge

premier Camp | Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe

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Perched on the edge of a rocky, sandstone hill overlooking a lake that draws thirsty wildlife by the dozens, the luxurious and intimate Singita Pamushana Lodge keeps watch over the vast and untamed 130,000-acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, where the Big Five and an abundance of bird life thrive. Few other wild places remain as untouched as this one, built with the purpose of preserving the wildlife of Zimbabwe.

The Lodge

Location: Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe
Number of Suites: 9

Built of stone and thatch reminiscent of the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Singita Pamushana Lodge includes nine accommodations, varying in size from one to five bedrooms. Organically shaped, each structure includes intricate stonework, thatched roofs, and colorful, bold African textiles and local artifacts. Every suite features a private plunge pool and en suite bathroom with a soaking tub. Mosquito netting and bright fabrics adorn each bed. Painted, colorful designs inspired by local Shangaan culture decorate stone pillars and walls. The main areas of the lodge are spacious but intimate, featuring two swimming pools with sun loungers, a Jacuzzi, spa and gym facilities, and covered lounge, bar and dining areas. Wooden decks provide stunning 180-degree views of Lake Malilangwe, surrounded by tree-covered hills.

Facilities & Amenities

En suite bathroom with tub and shower
Shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion
Hair dryer
Fireplace
220v charging outlets in room
Private plunge pool
Two central swimming pools
Spa treatments (extra cost)
Fitness center
Wi-Fi available
Laundry included
Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)

Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Singita Pamushana Lodge is situated within the private 130,000-acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, which features 38 different habitats and ecological zones in utter solitude. Bordering Gonarezhou National Park, the reserve supports one of the highest concentrations of black rhino in Africa and 14 species of eagle. Cheetah, hyena, African wild dog, hippo and the Big Five roam freely here. Unique plains animals such as Lichtenstein's hartebeest, nyala and sable are among the 17 unique species of antelope that live within the reserve, along with more than 400 bird species. Activities include morning and afternoon wildlife drives with expert local guides, guided safari walks (ages 16 and older), fishing on the lake, sunset cruises, stargazing and enriching visits to the Shangaan community and San Bushmen rock art sites dating back more than 2,000 years.

Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve is a year-round wildlife viewing destination, with the peak mammal viewing in the dry winter between April and October and fantastic birding all year with excellent migratory species in the green summer season as well. The below chart shows major wildlife sightings. The reserve is home to 17 unique species of antelope and over 400 bird species. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements and can never be guaranteed.

Country	Park/Reserve	Black Rhino	Buffalo	Cheetah	Elephant	Giraffe	Hartebeest	Hippo	Hyena	Leopard	Lion	Sable Antelope	White Rhino	Wild Dog	Wildebeest	Zebra
Zimbabwe	Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve

Usually viewed

Frequently viewed

Occasionally viewed

Sporadically viewed

Rarely to never viewed

Climate

Month	Max	Min	Rainfall
January	95° F	70° F	4.6 in
	35° C	21° C	117 mm
February	88° F	68° F	4.5 in
	31° C	20° C	114 mm
March	86° F	66° F	2.3 in
	30° C	18° C	58 mm
April	84° F	63° F	1.4 in
	28° C	17° C	36 mm
May	82° F	55° F	0.4 in
	27° C	12° C	10 mm
June	79° F	52° F	0.4 in
	26° C	11° C	10 mm
July	79° F	48° F	0.2 in
	26° C	8° C	5 mm
August	82° F	50° F	0.2 in
	27° C	10° C	5 mm
September	88° F	59° F	0.5 in
	31° C	15° C	13 mm
October	90° F	63° F	1.0 in
	32° C	17° C	25 mm
November	90° F	66° F	2.2 in
	32° C	18° C	56 mm
December	93° F	68° F	4.5 in
	33° C	20° C	114 mm

Conservation

Established in 1994, thanks to the largest single donor investment ever made in Zimbabwe, the Malilangwe Trust set out to purchase, protect and manage a wilderness area bordering Gonarezhou National Park. Their work led to the creation of the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve. Singita Pamushana's chief role is to preserve the wildlife and ecology of this reserve. All proceeds from the lodge go back into the many conservation and community projects of the Malilangwe Trust, including feeding 19,500 children every school day, establishing food irrigation schemes that support nearly 1,000 people, and restoring historic biodiversity to the area through reintroduction and monitoring of endemic species such as black and white rhino. Ongoing work performed by the Malilangwe Trust includes annual aerial wildlife surveys, fire management and security. The reserve boasts a fully functioning recycling program and the lodge composts organic waste.