Lilongwe

Dzalanyama Forest House

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Dzalanyama House?

Stays at Dzalanyama House start from around US$120 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Dzalanyama House

About Dzalanyama Forest House

A self-catering retreat in a verdant Malawian forest and birding hotspot

Dzalanyama Forest Lodge is a rustic, wooden cabin tucked away in Miombo woodlands on the Makata River, in Malawi's central region. In a country which has seen half its indigenous forest turned into charcoal in the last 35 years, Dzalanyama is an important reserve for wildlife and people alike. It is home to a wide variety of birds and butterflies, baboons and several species of antelope. Even the occasional leopard or hyena gets spotted, but the real drawcard here is the hiking and the serenity of the forest. The lodge is a peaceful getaway for those traveling Malawi's backroads, keen to explore its lesser-known regions.

Lilongwe , Malawi

From $120 per person/per night

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6 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The house has a simple, but spacious lounge and dining room with a snug little fireplace. Since all accommodation is on a self-catering basis, there's also a fully-equipped kitchen, though the resident cook will happily prepare all your meals according to your requirements. Lighting is provided with gas and solar lamps. The whole area is more functional than stylish, though it's comfortable enough. There's a lovely deck out front with a view of the riverbed and surrounding forest.

The rooms

The main lodge, which is really more of a house, has four rather simple bedrooms. Besides the double or twin beds, the rooms are rather sparse and lacking in artistic design and colour, however, large windows ensure there's plenty of light and the whole space is kept spotlessly clean. Each room has a basin, but all the rooms share one bathroom with a toilet and a shower. For a more private option, choose one of the two newly-built, free-standing tented chalets, with en-suite bathrooms and private verandahs overlooking the stream. There's also an eco-friendly campsite under construction.

Activities

Dzalanyama Forest is one of East Africa's prime Miombo birding areas, so it's worth bringing a good pair of binocs and a bird book; either sit patiently by the river or wander slowly through the forest listening for their calls. There are several walking trails from the lodge that beckon those in search of some exercise and fresh air, and there's a decent amount of game around to keep you interested. Otherwise, just bring your favourite read and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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How to book Dzalanyama House

How do I book Dzalanyama House?

Dzalanyama House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Malawi trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Malawi trips featuring Dzalanyama House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Malawi specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Dzalanyama House?

Stays at Dzalanyama House start from around $120 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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