Chelinda Lodge

Nyika National Park, Malawi

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Stay at Chelinda Lodge

Chelinda Lodge is set against a pocket of hagenia woodland overlooking vast tracts of Nyika National Parks rolling grasslands dotted with large herds of wildlife.

The lodge consists of eight double-storey twin log cabins each with two three quarter beds (can be converted to doubles on request) on a raised deck. Dining takes place in the main lodge.

The cabins are made of pine and are essentially warm log cabins with a fireplace for the cold highland nights. They each

have an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower, and an upstairs viewing area or room for accompanying children. The chalets are joined to the main lounge area by an elevated wooden walkway. During winter hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided.

There are also two chalets that are interconnected and can be used for a family for four.

Why we love it

Idyllic escape in the highland wilderness of Malawi
One of the log cabins is larger, offering ideal accommodation to families
This is the only big game Afromontaene area in south-central Africa

Facilities

Child Friendly

2 x Pools

Fitness Facilities

Spa

Restaurant

Bar

Experiences

Cooking Class

Learn to make your favourite Lao dishes, such as larb or green papaya salad, and master the secrets of making perfect sticky rice.

Bike Tour

Vientiane was made for cycling, so grab a helmet and cycle around to discover the city's hidden secrets and charming alleyways.

Orchid Farm

Smell the flowers at an orchid farm, created to preserve the endangered Lao orchids and improve economic and social development.

Orchid Trek

Spend a full day discovering Laos' natural beauty with a strong focus on the country's wild orchids on a trek with a botanical specialist.

Historical Visit

Learn about the secret war that devastated Laos, with many of the bombs dropped remaining unexploded, and how these contribute to the country's poverty.

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Henry

It’s been nearly ten years since we last visited Malawi, that time we just went to Lake Malawi after we’d been on safari in Zambia. This time we wanted to experience a bit more. It was amazing. We loved the Nyika Plateau and our stay at Mkulumadzi was one of our most memorable safaris. I don’t think there’s anywhere better on earth than Kaya Mawa – it’s the dream!