Wildlife holiday accommodation in Malawi

Chintheche Inn is a small boutique beach hotel on the northern shores of Lake Malawi. Each of the rooms overlooks a white sandy beach, and activities include swimming and interesting beach walks, plus the opportunity to get out into the nearby indigenous forest for some excellent birding with knowledgeable guides. Find Out More

Tiny Likoma Island is reached by a short flight or by boat and its setting is impossibly romantic. Ten thatched cottages are scattered around a rocky promontory beside a crescent of white sand, surrounded by mango and ancient baobab trees. Each has a four-poster bed and terrace with views out over the lake. Find Out More

Nestled between the fever trees and baobabs of Liwonde National Park in a large open plain stretching towards the Shire River, the intimate Kuthengo Camp accommodates just ten guests for the ultimate safari retreat. Each tent features its own private deck, perfect for watching passing herds of waterbuck. Find Out More

The perfect combination of luxury and isolation, Mkulumadzi is located on a private concession beside the Shire River. Eight spacious chalets, shaded by giant mango trees, have a deck, sunken bath and outside shower. The lodge offers vehicle, walking and boat safaris in Majete Reserve. Find Out More

Mumbo is an exclusive camp situated on a pristine and otherwise-deserted tropical island floating on the clear waters of Lake Malawi. Operated entirely off grid, the camp is built from timber and thatch, with canvas tents perched on rocks overlooking the lake, each with a shaded deck and hammock. Find Out More

This upmarket lodge is nestled in thick undergrowth on the banks of a lagoon just off the Shire River. It offers eight luxury tents with en suite bathroom and private viewing deck looking out on the lagoon. A short distance away, the somewhat simpler Mvuu Camp has 12 chalets with river views. Find Out More

Pumulani is an exclusive property set on a peninsula overlooking the southern end of Lake Malawi. Subtly nestled in the hillside, ten stylish, grass-roofed villas blend with their surroundings and open out onto a private deck with lake views. Relax on the private beach or beside the infinity pool, snorkel, dive or kayak. Find Out More