Malawi
Accommodation
Close Encounters uses accommodation in Malawi that has got the balance right between quality, luxury, value for money and respect for the environment.
Lilongwe
Heuglin’s Lodge $$$$$
Heuglin’s Lodge will ensure that your stay in Lilongwe is safe, comfortable and memorable. This lodge is situated in leafy residential suburbs, minutes from the centre of Lilongwe. It is an attractive house, named after the Robin who often sits in the garden.
Liwonde National Park
Mvuu Lodge and Camp $$$$$
Mvuu Wilderness Lodge and Mvuu Camp are situated in the premier game park of Malawi - Liwondwe, in the south. Liwondwe has been described as ‘another Eden’ and there’s a diversity of animals to see there: elephant in abundance, black rhino, sable antelope, impala, waterbuck, together with over 400 species of bird, and lots of hippo (mvuu means ‘hippo’). Walking safaris, safaris by 4x4, and boat safaris on the river are all available.
Lake Malawi
Kaya Mawa Lodge, Likoma Island $$$$$
Set on a stunning white-sand beach on Likoma Island is Kaya Mawa Lodge. Condé Nast voted this lodge as one of the world's ten most romantic destinations. Kayamara Lodge has just eight stone and thatch cottages and a honeymoon suite, giving it a very intimate feel. Explore the island, swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi, go sailing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling - or simply relax on the beach.
Makuzi Beach $$$$$
Makuzi Beach is situated on the northern shores of Lake Malawi, in a secluded, tropical bay which is home to an abundance of birdlife. Makuzi Beach has ten comfortable en-suite stone chalets overlooking the lodge's private beach, with the main bar and dining area built on the rocks above the shoreline. The food at Makuzi Beach is excellent - fresh local produce, simply prepared and eaten either in the restaurant or on the beach by candlelight.
Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear $$$$$
Danforth Yachting is in the Lake Malawi National Park at Cape Maclear. It is surrounded by islands in one of the most beautiful locations on the lake. The lodge focuses on yachting, sailing and watersports and offers luxury accommodation to guests. Enjoy sailing on the catamaran, Mufasa, hobie-cat sailing, snorkelling, diving, fishing, kayaking, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking and nature walks.
Kayak Africa, Domwe and Mumbo Islands $$$$$
Imagine luxury accommodation on a deserted stretch of beach on an uninhabited island… There are 2 islands, Domwe and Mumbo, and 5 luxury tents on each one. Each tent has a private viewing deck and hammock. Each island has its own chef, and catering is fully inclusive. Experience kayaking, snorkelling or scuba diving on Lake Malawi, and you can also organise an expedition to the Mozambique shoreline.
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