TANDALA NO KWANGALA – BEST OF MALAWI – 11 NIGHTS AND 12 DAYS

Destination

Latitude 13° – Lilongwe – 1 night – B&B

At approximately 90 square meters, each one of our nine rooms is significantly larger than your traditional hotel bedroom – making way for sumptuous sprung beds dressed in crisp white sheets and feather pillows that say, ‘ahhh’ – a stylish oversized workspace, large flat screen TV, enormous cozy sofa, sunken bath, drench shower and his and her sinks.

Thawale Lodge – Majete Wildlife Reserve – 2 nights – Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Thawale Lodge is African Parks’ own tourism operation and places emphasis on responsible tourism by applying 100% of the camp’s revenue back into conserving and protecting Majete. Situated within Majete around a serene floodlit waterhole that attracts a variety of wildlife, Thawale Lodge is a peaceful haven from which to experience Majete. Completely unfenced, the camp is regularly visited by wildlife.

Thawale Lodge offers six double- and twin-tented chalets, all en-suite and each with its own private veranda overlooking the waterhole. The more luxurious chalet has a unique open-air bathroom built among the rocks with a shower and a sunken bath and views of the floodlit waterhole. The chalets are spaced out to offer visitors privacy and an individual bush experience.

Adjacent to the park entrance of the lodge is a self-catering community campsite powered by solar energy and with a thatched bar and dining area, barbeque facilities, toilets, and hot-water showers. A communal lapa and traditional lounge area with a fully staffed kitchen is available in the centre of the camp. Meals are served in the thatched bamboo restaurant and bar with a birding veranda. Dinner can be combined with an ‘under the stars boma night’ with entertainment from the local Gule wa Mkulu dancers.

Huntingdon House – Thyolo – 2 nights – Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Originally the family home built by Maclean Kay in 1928, Huntingdon House exudes a colonial charm and unique character that cannot be recreated. This magnificent house forms the heart of Satemwa Tea Estate and is surrounded by sprawling manicured gardens with secret patios and terraces waiting to be discovered by guests.

As one of Malawi’s first land claims registered in 1874, Satemwa Tea Estate is undoubtedly among the countries most respected and established tea and coffee producers managed and operated by third generation members of the Cathcart Kay family. Chip, one of Maclean Kays sons, and his wife Dawn, live on the estate and Huntingdon?s guests are invited to step back in time and share some of Chips wonderful memories of his family home, discover the multitude of teas exported from the estate, and hear the fascinating history of Satemwa Tea Estate.

The house has been tastefully refurbished to offer 5 unique suites, each individually decorated to reflect the quirks and character of this grand residence. Each area of the house has a story of it?s own from the original children?s nursery to the resident priests quarters and private Chapel. Guests are encouraged to share the colourful history of one of Malawi’s oldest homes while being spoilt by our team of professional staff.

Mvuu Camp – Liwonde National Park – 2 nights – Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Mvuu Camp has a spectacular vantage point along the Shire River that draws all manner of fauna to its banks. The camp, comprising 14 units as well as a nearby campsite, is a clever mix of spacious stone and canvas chalets and specially designed family tents. An impressive thatched dining and lounge area offers a magnificent river vista that is framed by two large baobab trees. Dinners are sometimes held under the stars in a specially constructed boma. A custom-built education and conference centre with facilities for up to 40 delegates or smaller corporate and team building functions is available.

Mvuu Camp offers a wide range of accommodation options such as full board rates and camping, and a variety of activities including boat safaris on the Shire River, game drives, nature walks & trails and non-stop birding. Trips to community projects in nearby villages and Nanthomba School are also popular.

Fast Facts:

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 14

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Mumbo Island Camp – Mumbo Island – 2 nights – Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Mumbo is a pristine island in Lake Malawi National Park which, with its crystal clear waters and innumerable species of cichlid fish, offers some of the best freshwater scuba diving in the world and the best snorkelling on the Lake.

The island lies 10km north-west of Cape Maclear, where reception and the nearest point of road access is located. The camp comprises five units (two twin tents and three twin reed chalets) perched on rocks high above the water shaded by lush foliage, each with bucket showers, ‘eco-loos’ and wooden deck. A hammock provides a comfortable spot to take in the idyllic Lake view. A twin-tented family unit is tucked into the forest near the main beach. There is a dining area, bar and watersport gazebo of timber and thatch.

Activities here vary from lazing in a hammock to snorkelling, diving, swimming, kayaking, walking and birdwatching. Guests have the option of boating or paddling to explore the granitic islands of the Lake.

Fast Facts:

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 6

Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wildlife

Livingstonia Beach Hotel – Senga – 1 night –  Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Opposite Bird Island on the Salima shores of Lake Malawi is Sunbird Livingstonia Beach. The exclusive hotel is located on the one kilometer long private beach, adjoining the beach is the hotel’s spectacular campsite. The hotel is a 2 hour drive from Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.

The open-air terrace restaurant and the second storey dining room both overlook the beautifully tended gardens and the long stretch of beach. A range of local and international cuisine is available, with fresh Lake fish a specialty. The Kasupe Bar offers relaxed drinks around the swimming pool. The hotel offers a comprehensive range of water sport facilities, as well as conference facilities, swimming pool, gym and free WI-FI access.