Landscapes of Malawi

Luwawa Forest Lodge is nestled in the beautifully tranquil Viphya mountains (1700m), one of most scenic locations in the north of Malawi. The Lodge is only 8 km off of the M1 in an area renowned for its variety of colourful birdlife and wild flowers where bushbuck are frequently seen.

The lodge has been operating for over 20 years and specialises in outdoor adventure offering mountain biking, hiking trails, rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, fishing, birding, orienteering, forest fitness. There are also many opportunities to explore beautiful indigenous woodland, the highland plateau and rural Malawi life on the one of the many signposted circular walks. Alternatively you can relax and let nature come to you from the comfort of your condi or patio.

The comfortable and spacious family accommodation, restaurant and bar facilities alongside outdoor adventure activities make it an ideal place for a family holiday.

A stay at Luwawa Forest Lodge will compliment the typical African safari or beach holiday experience.

Chelinda Lodge offers spacious log cabins, which have sweeping views over Nyika’s rolling grasslands, which are often dotted with large herds of roan, eland and zebra. A pocket of hagenia woodland and forest, perfectly shelters this idyllic upland camp.

Accommodation comprises eight warm log cabins made of pine with fireplace, en-suite bathroom and an upstairs viewing area, or room for accompanying children. Two chalets are joined to form an interconnected family unit. Elevated wooden walkways link the cabins to the inviting main building, complete with outside deck for sundowners, convivial dining around a fireplace and lounge area for quiet reflection or conversation.

Activities include game drives to discover the wonders of the park, informative walks, birding, and mountain biking. Visiting Chelinda Lodge is an exciting component to any visit to Malawi and, indeed, to the subregion.

Chintheche Inn on the western shore of Lake Malawi is known for its white sands, warm clear waters and age-old fishing villages. The area boasts some of the finest beaches on the entire lakeside and the distant Viphya Mountains form a dramatic backdrop.

The inn is set in lush gardens with large, shady trees overlooking the Lake and comprises ten comfortably furnished en-suite rooms and a two-bedroomed family cottage. All open out onto a patio and grass lawns sloping to the beach and are tastefully furnished. There is a central dining area and bar, and meals often take place (weather permitting) under the stars or in a shady corner of the garden. There is a large pool, and campsites are discreetly situated in the ample gardens.

Activities include excellent swimming, snorkelling, water skiing, tubing, banana boating, mountain biking, exciting birding and visits to the exciting tree-planting project, local fishing villages and the nearby Bandawe Mission.