Malawi Explorer

Mkulumadzi | Majete Wildlife Reserve

Mkulumadzi Lodge is an intimate safari retreat with just eight spacious chalets, each thoughtfully positioned to overlook the surrounding wilderness from a private viewing deck. Between game drives, guests can unwind beside the infinity pool, enjoy delicious meals in beautiful bush settings, or simply relax and take in the tranquillity of the Shire River.

Set within Malawi's remarkable Majete Wildlife Reserve, the lodge is surrounded by riverine woodland, rolling hills and ancient trees. The reserve is home to thriving populations of elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, black rhino, giraffe, sable, eland, nyala and an impressive diversity of birdlife, reflecting one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories.

Still one of Southern Africa's lesser-known safari destinations, Majete offers a genuine sense of discovery. Expert guides bring the reserve's wildlife, landscapes and conservation journey to life, creating an authentic and rewarding safari experience away from the crowds.

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Standard Room

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Pool, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Fridge, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Cultural Tours

Your Stay

3 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Fast Facts

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Kuthengo Camp | Liwonde National Park

Nestled beneath a canopy of majestic fever trees and ancient baobabs, Kuthengo Camp enjoys an enviable setting on the edge of an open floodplain overlooking the Shire River in the heart of Liwonde National Park. With just five spacious safari tents, including a family suite, the camp offers an intimate and authentic safari experience, blending understated comfort with the sights and sounds of the African bush. Each en-suite tent features a deep bathtub, outdoor shower and private deck, where guests can relax as herds of waterbuck gather nearby in the soft evening light.

Days are filled with expertly guided safari experiences, from game drives in open-sided vehicles to immersive walking safaris accompanied by an experienced guide and armed National Park scout. During the Emerald Season, usually from late December through early April, boating safaris along Liwonde's tranquil lagoons offer a unique perspective of the park, bringing guests close to hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife while showcasing the rich diversity of this remarkable wilderness.

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Facilities
Activities and Services

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Library, Pool, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Natural History Tours, Rhino Tracking

Your Stay

4 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Fast Facts

Camp

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 5

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

Blue Zebra Island Lodge | Nankoma Island

The perfect getaway for nature lovers looking for a combination of adventure and relaxation in a tranquil, private setting. Exclusively situated on Nankoma Island, a wild paradise in Lake Malawi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site). Unobtrusive and eco-friendly, operating on solar power.

Offering a unique and sustainable travel experience, Blue Zebra is a conservation driven lodge working with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Malawi to protect three islands making up the Marelli group: Nankoma, Maleri, and Nakantenga. These uninhabited islands are home to a vast array of fresh water fish, including some of the most rare and colourful in the world. They support diverse flora and fauna and are a bird watcher's paradise.

Accommodation: a unique set-up with 9 en-suite safari-style tented chalets, 1 forest-set Pitta Cottage, and 1 Superior Family Cottage overlooking Lake Malawi. Secluded executive chalets boast stunning views from private balconies. The chalets are set in an unspoiled environment, immersed in nature.

Facilities: spa, infinity pool, cocktail bar, restaurant, games room, meetings room, curio shop.

Activities: nature trails, birding, kayaking, snorkeling, water-sports, sunset cruise.

A 2 hour drive from Lilongwe, this is a great combination with Zambian Safaris as well as various wildlife parks in Malawi.

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Restaurants

The most luxurious and spacious of the island room types. A large, open planned cottage (house) with a lounge and dining area and two en-suite bedrooms (one queen, one double). 2 single beds can be added to the main room.

The master bedroom has ample cupboard space with a built in dressing table and an open bathroom with a shower and bathtub. The second bedroom is a smaller en-suite double room opening onto the lake-facing balcony.

Minimum 2 adults required (or supplement to the equivalent).
Capacity: 4 adults, 2 children. This unit can be set up in different ways: suitable for a couple; 2 adults sharing separate rooms; 3 - 4 adults sharing (with discounted sharing specials); a family with 2 adults and up to 4 children; multi-generational families.

Credit: Roaming Media (Rogan Roams)

Credit: Gemma Thomas

Main Bathroom Credit: Gemma Thomas

Credit: Vikki McEwan

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

3 Executive Family Chalets: Malachite, Fisheagle and Weaver. Spacious en-suite safari-style tented chalets each with 2 bedrooms, a lounge and bathroom. Private lake-facing balconies.

Typically for families of up to 5 (2 adults & up to 3 children) or up to 4 adults.
FISHEAGLE & MALACHITE = Main room: 1 queen bed / Twin room: 2 single beds / U12's sofa bed in the lounge.

FISHEAGLE: located around the side of the island with a long downward stairway entrance, in a natural and very private setting.

MALACHITE: located just behind reception at the lodge entrance. Main Bedroom - Queen bed setup, second bedroom - Twin/King setup. Private but closer to lodge facilities.

WEAVER: Our newest room located 170m away from reception. Tucked on the hillside of the Island, this room boasts stunning views over the lake with its very own private plunge pool and mini-bar fridge. Both rooms have king/Twin setup capabilities making it ideal for families and friends travelling together.

Malachite Lounge Credit: Mike Wendel Spacious lounge area for friends or family to gather. Equipped with a Mini-Bar fridge.

Malachite Sitting Room Credit: Mike Wendel

Malachite Main Bedroom sideview Credit: Mike Wendel Main Bedroom in Malachite. Queen bed setup

Malachite Main Bedroom Credit: Mike Wendel Enjoy views over the Lake from Malachite's Main Bedroom.

Malachite Second bedroom Credit: Mike Wendel Malachite's second bedroom. Twin/King setup available making it perfect for friends and family sharing.

Malachite Bathroom Credit: 3WheelsCo Spacious en-suite bathroom in Malachite. Equipped with shower, double basins. Amenities consist of Shower gel, Shampoo, Condition and boy Lotion. Laundry service is available.

Malachite Bathroom Credit: Mike Wendel

View from Weaver Credit: Mike Wendel View from our newest room Weaver. Enjoy the private sitting area or relax in Weaver's own plunge pool.

Weaver outside sitting area Credit: Mike Wendel

Weaver sitting room Credit: Mike Wendel Weaver's Lounge. Equipped with it's very own Mini Bar Fridge. Mosquito repellent and bug spray available.

Weaver Main Bedroom Credit: Mike Wendel Weaver's Main bedroom boasts the most scenic views over Lake Malawi. King/Twin bed setup available.

Weaver Main Bedroom view Credit: Mike Wendel

Weaver Lounge Credit: Mike Wendel

Weaver Second bedroom Credit: Mike Wendel Weaver's second bedroom also boasts stunning views over Lake Malawi. King/Twin bed setup available.

Weaver Bathroom Credit: Mike Wendel Weaver's spacious bathroom. Included amenities - Shower gel, Shampoo, Hair conditioner and body Lotion. Laundry Service available.

Room Facilities

Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fridge, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed

Executive Chalets:
Cormorant. En-suite safari-style tented chalet, exclusively located around the side of the island with a private lake-facing balcony.
1 queen bed & 2 sofa beds for U12's.

Sandpiper, our newest room at the lodge offers an en-suite safari-style tented chalet, exclusively located around the side of the island with a private lake-facing balcony
1 queen bed only.

Sandpiper Credit: Jenn Wendel

Cormorant View Credit: Michael Wendel

Cormorant Credit: Gemma Thomas

Cormorant Credit: Michael Wendel

View from Cormorant Credit: Mike Wendel

Sandpiper Credit: UMP Festival

Sandpiper Credit: Michael Wendel

Room Facilities

Balcony , Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Named after the African Pitta.

En-suite, spacious thatched cottage, nestled in nature. Located above the central Lake Safari Tents, with stairway access. One spacious ensuite bedroom, a lounge with a sofa bed, and a large side-patio with a table seating area, patio furniture & hammock.

Pitta Cotta Bedroom Credit: Michael Wendel

Pitta Cottage Lounge Credit: Michael Wendel

Pitta Cottage Outdoor Area Credit: Michael Wendel

Pitta Cottage Entrance/Lounge Credit: Jennifer Wendel

Pitta Cottage Bathroom Credit: BZ

Pitta Cottage Stairway Credit: BZ

Room Facilities

Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Lake Safari Tents: Bulbul, Darter, Heron, Hornbill & Nightjar
En-suite safari-style tents, smaller than executives but quaint and comfortable. 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single. Some have sofa beds for U12s.

DARTER: 1 queen bed & 2 sofa beds
Centrally located, nearest the restaurant, no stairs, largest balcony.

HERON: 1 queen bed & 1 sofa bed
Centrally located, small stairway entrance.

HORNBILL: 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed
Centrally located in-between Darter & Heron, small stairway entrance.

BULBUL: 1 queen bed & 1 sofa bed
The furthest chalet from the communal area overlooking the lake. At the entrance to nature trails.

NIGHTJAR: 1 single bed
Centrally located, small stairway entrance. This is the smallest of our accommodation options, with one single bed only.

Darter Lake Safari Tent Credit: Mike Wendel Darter – Lake Safari Tent Darter enjoys a beautiful lake view, offering a tranquil setting where guests can unwind to the sounds of nature and gentle waters. This Lake Safari Tent features a queen-sized bed along with two sofa beds, making it an excellent choice for couples or small families. The ensuite bathroom includes a shower and toilet, while the tent’s natural tones and open design create a perfect blend of comfort, space, and rustic island charm.

Darter Lake Safari Tent Credit: Anneke Jagau

Heron Lake Safari Tent Credit: PMJ Photography Our Lake Safari Tents offer a cozy retreat with rustic charm, perfectly blending comfort and nature. Each tent is centrally located, providing easy access to the lodge’s main areas while maintaining a sense of privacy and tranquility. Inside, you’ll find a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a refreshing shower and toilet—designed for simplicity, serenity, and a genuine connection to the island’s natural beauty.

Bulbul Lake Safari Tent Credit: Anneke Jagau Bulbul – Lake Safari Tent Bulbul is the most private and secluded of our Lake Safari Tents, situated on the western side of the island, approximately 350 m from the main area. Designed for those seeking tranquility and a deeper connection to nature, this tent features a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. Its peaceful setting makes it ideal for couples or guests craving complete privacy and uninterrupted lake views.

Lake Safari tent bathroom setup Credit: 3WheelsCo

Bulbul Lake Safari Tent Credit: Jenn Wendel

Bulbul LST Credit: Jenn Wendel

Bulbul Credit: Jenn Wendel

View from Bulbul Credit: Jenn Wendel

Room Facilities

Balcony , Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian