All rooms are airconditioned, have fans and are mosquito protected.
Rooms
Double Rooms. En-suite with bath and separate shower.
Twin Family Room (en suite bath/shower)
Separate kitchen.
Private verandah and garden.
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Thawale Lodge | Majete Wildlife Reserve
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.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Game Haven Lodge | Thyolo
Established in 2006, Game Haven Lodge within the Private Chimwenya Game Park has been the realization of a dream that started in the 1980’s. To create a unique retreat within Malawi which would combine tourism and wildlife conservation whilst supporting the surrounding communities in Bvumbwe. The family owned Lodge has over the last 3 years developed from a small 5 cottage establishment to now having a variety of 25 rooms and 3 self catering guest houses. Our very own Golfcourse, at Mbawa Country Club, has been open for two years and features stunning views of the natural landscape with the ten different species of animals wandering through the golf course located within the Private Chimwenya Game Park.
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Swimming poolCredit: Peter J. Makwana
Sable BullCredit: Peter J. MakwanaSable bull on the driving range next to the lodge
Luxury Cottage BedroomCredit: Peter J. Makwana
These luxurious cottages are Game Haven's most exclusive rooms, set close to the lodge with a stunning view of the golf course and woodlands.The large carpeted bedroom is en-suite to a full bathroom. The cozy lounge has a fireplace and TV.
The Nyala rooms, a garden view room, is a stylish room with a full ensuite bathroom. Bathtub,shower, basin and toilet. We provide you with a desk for your belongings. A coffee station and a flatscreen television with 7 digital satellite channels
Our larger garden view family room suites are perfect for a family room for 4. We provide you with a desk for your belongings, a coffee station and a flatscreen television with 7 digital satellite channels to keep you entertained in the evenings.
A separate guest house with a large garden area consists of 3 bedrooms, the master ensuite, an open plan lounge and dining rooms, a verandah, a stocked kitchenette and a second bathroom. The TV has a DSTV hotel Bouquet.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, TV Room
Nestled in the heart of Malawi, Sunbird Ku Chawe is Malawi’s premier mountain resort and one of the best places to fully take in the vast and beautiful countryside of Malawi. The hotel overlooks the Zomba Plateau, which rises to nearly 2200m above sea level. Surrounding the hotel are some of the most stunning views to be seen in all of Africa.
The hotel's facilities include the Mulunguzi Restaurant and Bastions Bar, as well as conference facilities and Wi-Fi.
The hotel offers a comprehensive range of excursions due to Zomba Plateau being ideal for exploration by foot. Experienced guides escort walking safaris, hiking and horse riding.
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Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Chembe Eagles Nest | Cape Maclear
Chembe Eagles Nest Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Malawi. Cape Maclear also a World Heritage Site. A South African owned lodge consisting of a number of small chalets set in a shady garden, all en suite, a campsite, an excellent restaurant and bar. With a private beach on the tranquil shores of Lake Malawi, so much to do and even more to discover, whether you are here for a day or a week, you'll find endless opportunities for adventure here, having the most memorable holiday.
We offer a warm friendly atmosphere so you can relax and enjoy the stunning views. Our beach is relatively private since it is set away from the main village, but it is quite close to the fishing village, which makes for an unforgettable visit.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Mua Mission | Dedza District
Kungoni Centre is located in the hills above Lake Malawi at Mua Mission, Dedza District. Over the years it has won acclaim for the quality and interest of its carvings and for the excellence of its ethnographic museum. It is possible to explore Kungoni Centre and the surrounding area while staying comfortably in Namalikhate Village, a dedicated lodge. Kungoni Centre is a not-for-profit organization that exists to invite all visitors, both Malawian and from beyond the Lake, to reflect on Malawi’s storehouse of living traditions. It relies for funding on its own activities and on donations.
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Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Dzalanyama Forest House | Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
Dzalanyama, (situated 60 km (37 miles) southwest of Lilongwe), is a range of steep sided hills running 45 miles forming a border which runs between Malawi and Mozambique.
Dzalanyama Forest House has 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite tented chalets, a large lounge / dining area with a fireplace and there is a gas freezer / fridge. The front deck is the perfect place to enjoy al fresco lunches and appreciate the serenity of the area. Lighting is provided by gas lamps and solar lamps. The Lodge is self catering and guests are required to provide their own food supplies, which will be prepared by the resident cook.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Flatdogs Camp | South Luangwa National Park
Flatdogs camp offers a mix of accommodations right next to the South Luangwa NP. The luxurious Crocodile Nest is a two bed-roomed tented house with private pool, which comes with a private vehicle and guide. The wilder Jackalberry Treehouse is a two bed-roomed, open-fronted reed house built on platforms around four live Ebony trees, over-looking a game rich waterhole. The chalets suit families perfectly as they feel more solid and the kids can walk through to their parents’ room without having to go outside. The luxury tents are spread out along the riverbank and are the “Africa under canvas” experience, often with elephant browsing around them and hippo grazing just outside. The standard tents are just a little smaller but still with full en-suite facilities.
The food at Flatdogs is renowned in the safari world as the a la carte restaurant serves a wide range of delicious & creative meals catering to all allergies, diets and preferences!
Safaris are led by expert guides who have studied all facets of the natural world. They can explain in detail the inter-locking ecology of the Park and use nature’s alarm calls to find interesting sightings for guests rather than following the herd!
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Crocodile Nest at Flatdogs CampCredit: Stevie MannThe Crocodile Nest has two ensuite bedrooms with separate indoor & outdoor living areas and private pool. The Croc Nest comes with private vehicle & safari guide.
Croc Nest deck laid up for lunchCredit: Stevie Mann
Croc Nest deck entrance to bedroom
Croc Nest bedroom
Croc Nest bathroom
Croc's Nest Living and dining roomCredit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest from aboveCredit: Anthony Grote
Jackalberry Treehouse at Flatdogs CampCredit: Stevie MannTotally open at the front, looking onto a waterhole and acacia plain. Two ensuite bedrooms with living & dining area between, built around three African Ebony trees.
Jackalberry Treehouse living and dining room
Luxury safari tent at Flatdogs CampCredit: Stevie MannOne of seven ensuite tents, six facing the river, one honeymoon tent on the lagoon behind camp.
Chalet room interiorCredit: Ed SelfeThe downstairs bedrooms have ensuite facilities, gauzed verandah and extra single bed.
Chalet room upstairs interiorCredit: Edward SelfeEach chalet building has a downstairs and upstairs bedroom, each with their own private bathroom.
Chalet room bathroomThe chalet bathrooms are full enclosed with gauze windows, hot shower, flush toilet and basin.
Classic safari tent on waterhole positionCredit: Anthony GroteThis classic tent has plenty of privacy and views onto the waterhole rather than the river. From July, this tent often has elephant surrounding it!
Classic safari tent on the river bankCredit: Anthony GroteOne of 2 classic tents on the river bank with views of the Luangwa.
Classic tent interior and bathroomCredit: Anthony GroteThe classic tents also have ensuite facilites, hot shower, flush toilet and basin. The bathrooms are semi open.
Flatdogs A la carte RestaurantGuests booked on the safari package are able to choose from our varied menu for all their meals including the daily specials board taking advantage of what's available seasonally and from the kitchen garden.
Flatdogs bar
Swimming pool at FlatdogsCredit: Ed Selfe
Pool sitting area at FlatdogsCredit: Ed Selfe
Pool area at duskCredit: Edward Selfe
Flatdogs campfire on the river bank
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Morning game drive
Game drive sunset
Game drives with lion
Game drive with puku on the river
Walking safari South Luangwa
Walking safari South Luangwa
CROCODILE (CROC'S) NEST – 1 tented house with 2 bedrooms
The Croc Nest has been set on a deck looking onto the banks of the Luangwa River, so has lovely river views. This huge tented structure has been split into two en-suite tented bedrooms at either end of the house, both with either one king or two twin beds, with space for a third bed inside each bedroom if required. The two bedrooms both have semi-open air bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and basin. The bedrooms both lead into the living room/dining area in the middle of the house, which has sofas, soft chairs and a dining table as guests in the tented house will be welcome to eat privately at the house if they prefer. If a group or family of six wish to take the house then the extra beds can also be set up in this large living area rather than in each bedroom, depending on their preference. The living room and both bedrooms open onto an outside deck and sitting area, with views onto the Luangwa River. There is a private swimming pool built into the deck too, just for the house guests, which also looks onto the river. The house is on mains electricity so easy for charging camera batteries and other items as well as having electric fans and a fridge for cold drinks. Guests staying in the tented house will also have a private guide and their own safari vehicle so they can plan their activities depending on their particular interests.
JACKALBERRY TREEHOUSE - Open fronted treehouse with 2 bedrooms
Set in a private spot away from the rest of camp, the Jackalberry Tree House is a special treat indeed. The “house” is made up by three joined platforms built around three mature Mchenja trees (African Ebony or Jackalberry tree). There are two en-suite bedrooms with an open sitting/dining deck in-between them.
The bedroom platforms have romantic and rustic four poster beds (one queen and one king which can be split into two twin beds), open front walls and uninterrupted views of Africa. Each bedroom has an open air bathroom platform with hot shower, flush toilets and basin. A large sofa, armchairs and throw cushions are spread out on the middle deck for relaxing during the heat of the day and watching the game which wanders past the house, oblivious to your presence. There is also a dining table and chairs should guests prefer to dine at the house. A fridge and bar are provided in the Treehouse as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. A hand-held radio is provided, so that guests can call for a vehicle to bring them to the restaurant or bar, or in case there is a problem of any kind. Their safari guide will otherwise plan with them when they would like collecting from the house and their preferred activities.
The Tree-house is on mains electricity and has UK style 3-pin rectangular plug sockets for re-charging cameras or laptops. Giraffe, bushbuck, puku and elephant are commonly found all around the Treehouse and it is wonderful to wake to the sounds of elephant feeding below you or having a mud bath from the waterhole in front of the house.
The six regular chalet rooms are found in three separate buildings. Each chalet building has a downstairs double room with ensuite bathroom and an upstairs twin or triple room with their own private bathroom just downstairs. There are four main chalet buildings, each of which has two separate guest bedrooms; the downstairs room is a double room with ensuite and a verandah, the upstairs room is a twin or triple room with bathroom and verandah downstairs from the bedroom but entirely private. In between the 2 bedrooms is the small "kitchenette" where there is a fridge, kettle and tea/coffee making things. This works as an inter-connecting door for families so that kids can walk through to their parents room without having to go outside.
Furthest from the main area, is the larger family chalet which has three bedrooms in total but just two ensuite bathrooms - the two downstairs bedrooms are both ensuite - one room has a king bed and a single bed, the other has a king and a single or three single beds. There is also a kitchen area between the two bedrooms. There is a spiral staircase from the kitchen leading up to the "loft room", sitting area and upstairs viewing deck. The viewing deck looks out towards the Luangwa river, the perfect place to relax and watch the sun set... The loft room has two more single beds but has no ensuite bathroom, guests sleeping here need to share the bathrooms downstairs. Outside this chalet is also an open sala sitting area with sofa and chairs.
There are seven Luxury ensuite safari tents, six of which are pitched permanently on the banks of the Luangwa. These made-to-order tents have a thatched roof for extra shade, ensuite facilities (hot shower, flush toilet and basin) with a canvas half roof over the bathroom, full-sized beds with sprung mattresses, large mosquito nets and all bedding and towels provided. The tents have electric lights, a fan and charging points for camera batteries. There is also a room safe and tea & coffee making facilities. Six of the luxury tents including the family tent look straight out onto the river, one tent (tent 11, the honeymoon tent) has plenty of privacy and looks out onto a pretty lagoon, which attracts plenty of birdlife as well as elephant for their daily mud baths and giraffe and bushbuck when they are thirsty.
The Family Tent (a luxury tent) is a little different to the others, this is a specially designed tent which has space for a double bed and two single beds, both with large mosquito nets and with a large bathroom at the back of the tent, shared between the family. The family tent is now to be found on the river bank, closer to the main area than it was, with lovely views of the river.
There are also three “Classic” en-suite safari tents which are smaller and simpler than the Luxury tents, but are still walk-in tents with ensuite bathrooms with open air shower, toilet and basin. Two of these standard tents are situated on the river bank, the other looks directly onto the same lagoon as tent 11 (the honeymoon tent). The standard tents also have full beds (king or twin), bedding, mosquito nets, charging points and electric fans. The standard tents do not have tea and coffee making facilities or safes.
Set in a private spot away from the rest of camp, the Jackalberry Tree House is a special treat indeed. The “house” is made up by three joined platforms built around three mature Mchenja trees (African Ebony or Jackalberry tree). There are two en-suite bedrooms with an open sitting/dining deck in-between them. The Treehouse is entirely open at the front.
The bedroom platforms have romantic and rustic four poster beds (one queen and one king which can be split into two twin beds), open front walls and uninterrupted views of Africa. Each bedroom has an open air bathroom platform down a short flight of steps with hot shower, flush toilets and basin. A large sofa, armchairs and throw cushions are spread out on the middle deck for relaxing during the heat of the day and watching the game which wanders past the house, oblivious to your presence. There is also a dining table should guests prefer to dine at the house. A fridge and bar are provided in the treehouse as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. A hand-held radio is provided, so that guests can call for a vehicle to bring them to the pool, restaurant or bar, or in case there is a problem of any kind. Their safari guide will otherwise plan with them when they would like collecting from the house and their preferred activities.
The tree-house is on mains electricity, ideal for re-charging cameras or laptops. Giraffe, bushbuck, puku and elephant are commonly found all around the Treehouse and it is wonderful to wake to the sounds of elephant feeding below you or having a mud bath from the waterhole in front of the house.
FLATDOGS CROCOCDILE (CROC) NEST – 1 tented house with 2 bedrooms
The Croc Nest has been set on a deck looking onto the banks of the Luangwa River, so has lovely river views. This huge tented structure has been split into two en-suite tented bedrooms at either end of the house, both with either one king or two twin beds, with space for a third bed inside each bedroom if required. The two bedrooms both have semi-open air bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and basin. The bedrooms both lead into the living room/dining area in the middle of the house, which has sofas, soft chairs and a dining table as guests in the tented house will be welcome to eat privately at the house if they prefer. If a group or family of six wish to take the house then the extra beds can also be set up in this large living area rather than in each bedroom, depending on their preference. The living room and both bedrooms open onto an outside deck and sitting area, with views onto the Luangwa River. There is a private swimming pool built into the deck too, just for the house guests, which also looks onto the river. The house is on mains electricity so easy for charging camera batteries and other items as well as having electric fans and a fridge for cold drinks. Guests staying in the tented house will also have a private guide and their own safari vehicle so they can plan their activities depending on their particular interests.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking
We leave camp at 0600 after a light early breakfast of toast, cereal, yoghurt, tea and coffee from 0530. We do our safaris in open game viewers so that guests have an all round view of the birds, trees, wildlife and beauty of the Park.
Midway through the drive there is a tea/cold drink stop so guests can stretch their legs before carrying on, looking for new sightings, or following alarm calls to a predator or a kill.
Morning game drives usually return to camp at around 1000 depending on the season.
We leave camp at 4pm for our afternoon safaris, after tea in the courtyard. The safaris head out again after the heat of the day, when animals and birds start to get active again after the midday stupor! Your safari guide will aim to stop at a scenic spot just before sundown, so you can enjoy an infamous African Sundowner! Once the sun has set, you will continue on with a spotlight, operated by your spotter, who looks for interesting nocturnal creatures that you are unlikely to see during daylight hours. There is a chance to see nocturnal birds like night-jars, owls and bathawks as well as nocturnal mammals such as honeybadgers, civet, genet, porcupine, leopard and hyaena.
Afternoon drives return to camp at around 8pm which the National Park's gate closes.
The South Luangwa is renowned as the "home of walking safaris", this is where Norman Carr first offered the idea of visitors exploring the Park on foot rather than by vehicle, escaping the noise of the engine and experiencing the thrill and excitement of being at one with the wildlife and habitat at a slower pace. Our safari guides will explain the smaller details of the bush which you can see, hear and smell when on foot, from bird calls to alarm calls to trees and plants which have medicinal uses and tracks of the wild, so you can interpret what you are seeing and hearing with more clarity. Walking is usually enjoyed in the mornings when the temperatures are cooler, but can be enjoyed through the year for longer periods during cooler months. Each walk is usually 3-4 hours long at a gentle pace.
Unlike most of these "Traditional Village" projects, Kawaza Village is really a living working African village where the local residents have agreed amongst themselves to invite visitors into their lives with no tourism hype at all. They then use the money raised by visitors & donations to pay for orphans’ education, teachers’ salaries at the school and other village projects. The project has won the Silver Otter Award as the best rural tourism project worldwide, deservedly so. During the visit, for example, guests can see and help villagers preparing maize for meals, drying sorghum, making “hooch”, hoeing the fields, building houses and also visit their local herbalist/medicine lady as well as the Kawaza school, meeting the teachers and pupils. The day trip including a local style lunch costs $40 per person. Transfers to the village cost US$130 per vehicle for day trips. Overnight stays at Kawaza are also possible, for a more in-depth experience, meeting the villagers and spending the night in a traditional local hut. Overnight stays cost $80 per person per night including all meals (entirely authentic local dishes – you eat what the villagers eat). Transfers for an overnight stay cost $115 per vehicle each way. It is also possible to organize a taxi to the village in the dry season. If the village visit is chosen to be done instead of either a morning or an afternoon game drive, then there is no charge for the transfers for groups or four or more.
Flatdogs a la carte restaurant
Guests at Flatdogs camp are treated to an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jess & Ade love their food and source the best local ingredients to make delicious fresh & seasonal dishes with the 10 Flatdogs chefs. From free range eggs & organic chickens to dry aged beef and locally grown vegetables, they use the best of what's available in the Province for the daily specials board. There are full vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus available as well.