Highlights of Malawi

Kumbali presents a harmonious blend of luxury and nature in Malawi, offering both the Kumbali Country Lodge and Kumbali Lake Retreat as ideal getaways.

Just 15 minutes from Lilongwe city centre, Kumbali Country Lodge welcomes guests with tastefully decorated rooms, each boasting modern amenities and a tranquil atmosphere. With a swimming pool and delightful farm-to-table dining, guests can savour flavours straight from our own organic farm.

Meanwhile, Kumbali Lake Retreat, set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Malawi, features a variety of unique accommodations, including luxurious chalets and cosy huts, providing spectacular views and intimate experiences.

Guests can immerse themselves in nature with exhilarating activities such as hiking, guided fish eagle feeding trips, and engaging village tours, creating unforgettable memories while surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the area.

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.

Mvuu Lodge overlooks a tranquil lagoon just off the Shire River with the main lounge area set high above the water in an area of captivating variety and beauty. It has an extensive wildlife library and telescope to make the most of the exceptional bird and other life that moves around the river. Mvuu means “hippo” in Tonga and the name epitomises the large numbers of pods of these water-loving mammals that float in the river. In this lush and fertile area, an excellent diversity of animals can be seen.

Accommodation comprises eight luxury tents, one of which is a romantic honeymoon suite. Each tent has en-suite bathroom facilities and its own deck built to look over the water. Lodge facilities include a dining room, pub, lounge area and a swimming pool.

Activities include boat safaris, nature walks, treks & trails birding, and traditional game drives by day and night. No visit to Mvuu is complete without a visit to one of the villages on its boundaries to experience authentic African village life.

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.