Malawi & Zambia

3 villas have bush views.

Another 5 villas have views across Lake Malawi.

The six chalets are spacious and during the day are fully open to wonderful river views, in the evenings the Constantia grill doors are pulled together to close the open room fronts. The en-suite bathrooms are spacious with double sinks and showers from which you can enjoy the enormous African skies.

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The Royal Villa with Terrace – Zambezi River View accommodates two adults and features a king bed. The hotel highlights the villa’s generous 72-square-metre layout and Zambezi River views. This accommodation category forms part of the resort’s premium villa collection, offering a private terrace and an elevated riverside setting within the resort.

The Two Bedroom Presidential Villa with Terrace – Zambezi River View accommodates two adults and features a king bed. Amenities highlighted by the hotel include a terrace, separate living room, kitchenette and connecting rooms. The villa also enjoys views towards the Zambezi River, offering a spacious accommodation option with additional living and self-catering facilities.

The Villa Family Suite – River Facing measures 72 square metres and accommodates two adults and two children aged 0–12 years. Bedding consists of one king bed and one sofa bed. Facilities include a terrace, dining area, fridge, bathtub, coffee and tea facilities, free bottled water and breakfast buffet access. Its family-friendly layout provides additional space for guests travelling with children.

The Villa Suite with Terrace – Zambezi River View is designed for two adults with a king bed and offers a spacious layout. Features include a separate living room, balcony, air conditioning, fridge, coffee and tea facilities, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom amenities and a rain shower. The villa setting and river-facing outlook enhance the sense of privacy and comfort.

This suite accommodates two adults and includes a king bed, a separate living room and views towards the Zambezi River. Amenities include air conditioning, a balcony, fridge, coffee and tea facilities, bathrobes and slippers, and bathroom amenities. Connecting rooms are also available, making this category a practical choice for guests requiring additional space and flexibility.

Suitable for two adults, the Suite with Terrace – Zambezi River View features a king bed and additional living space. The suite includes a separate living room, balcony, fridge, air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, free bottled water, bathrobes and slippers, and bathroom amenities. River views and the extra lounge area provide a more spacious accommodation option.

Designed for up to two adults, the Premium Room with Terrace – Zambezi River View offers either one king bed or two twin beds and benefits from views of the Zambezi River. Features include a terrace, balcony, air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, free bottled water, bathroom amenities and a rain shower. Connecting rooms are also available in this category.

The Superior Room with Terrace accommodates up to two adults and is available with either one king bed or two twin beds. Guests can enjoy a private terrace and balcony area, while in-room features include air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, free bottled water, bathroom amenities and a rain shower. Connecting rooms are also available, making this category suitable for guests seeking flexibility and outdoor space during their stay.

The Waterberry cottages are set around lawns, gardens and the Zambezi riverbank. Named after birds found around the lodge, these are lovely cool rooms open to the high thatch. All have private terraces and are en-suite with air conditioning, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, private terrace, inside and outside lounge seating, wifi, toiletries, hairdryer, gowns, water, hand sanitiser. Private dining on the terrace is available on request.

The versatile cottages are doubles, twins or triples with one two-storey family house that is particularly good for families.

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Originally set up for birders, The Woodlands proved so popular that the tents are now available to those wanting to be in the wild without sacrificing comfort and luxury.

The three 40m2 safari tents are furnished as doubles or twins, with lounge seating inside and out, plenty of space for clothes and luggage, a private veranda garden, a separate dressing room with hanging and shelves, and en suite shower room.

Guests enjoy breakfast at The Woodlands either at their tent or on the central dining veranda. Other meals are served in the Waterberry restaurant, a couple of hundred metres walk away along sandy paths round the private dam, the swimming pool and other lodge facilities are also for Woodlanders. Private dining can be arranged at The Woodlsnds on request.

There is a permanent waiter/groundsman/guard in attendance.

The Woodland is also available for exclusive use for a minimum of 4 guests.

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A private, fully serviced house for exclusive use by groups of family or friends, River Farmhouse has three ensuite bedrooms and one two-bedrooms suite.

South and East doubles have a river view, French windows opening onto the terrace and en suite bath/shower rooms. North is a two-bedroom suite with views over the gardens, West is a double/twin overlooking the gardens, with an en suite shower room. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, mosquito nets and air conditioning.

The lounge has comfortable sofas and chairs with amazing views over the terrace, pool and river to the game park beyond. There’s a fireplace for cold evenings and air conditioning for warm ones. In the kitchen off the lounge chef and kitchen team prepare meals to serve inside or outside depending on the weather and guest preference.

On the shady terrace guests can dine, relax and stay cool out of the hot sunshine or warm up with braziers on cold evenings.

The large infinity pool overlooks the Zambezi and the game park beyond whre elephants and game often come to the river to drink.

And for people who just can’t bear to leave the world behind there’s wifi – for downloading great birding, stargazing and other apps to help you make the most of what you see.

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