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Villa 33, Blantyre | Timbuktu Travel
Blantyre

Villa 33

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About Villa 33

A well priced B&B in lush and peaceful surrounds.
Blantyre is one of the largest urban areas in Malawi, but despite it being the commercial trade centre, it still retains a peaceful, laid-back feeling, helped by the lush, green environs. Set in two acres of beautiful tropical gardens in the quiet suburb of Namiwawa, Villa 33 is a simple B&B without frills and fuss, and well worth the price. Take your time to find the hidden little nooks in the gardens and kick back, cool drink in hand, to watch the troupes of monkeys frolicking in the trees. A peaceful way to start or end any safari in Malawi.
Blantyre , Malawi
From $80 per person/per night
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9 Rooms
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The property

Outside, there's plenty of seating on the terracotta-red patio, and you can be as private or sociable as you wish. The yellow walls in the breakfast room are sunny and cheery (a good start to the day!), and you can also sit outside to munch, looking over the expansive, well kept gardens. There's also Wifi, albeit a bit limited, but good if you want to make contact with friends and family whilst you're travelling.

The rooms

The rooms are Villa 33 are simple but perfectly appointed, and all have been recently decorated in classic neutral tones. The standard rooms have en-suite bathrooms, queen sized beds and TVs, and are ideal for a night or two. For a longer stay, the studios and suites have a larger living area, as well as a small mini fridge and coffee and tea facilities - and a good work area if you need to take care of any business. There's also a pretty family room, and with two double beds in each room, it's a good choice for friends travelling together.

Activities

There's plenty to do in Blantyre, and staff at the B&B can help you book activities if you're interested. Try visiting Mandala House, the oldest colonial house in the city, with an eccentric gallery collection and a decent cafe. The National Museum of Malawi and St Michael's Church are also interesting, historically, whilst the central Africana gallery has some incredible prints, books and maps to admire. If you fancy a tipple, stop in at the Carlesberg brewery.
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How to book Villa 33

How do I book Villa 33?

Villa 33 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 Villa 33 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 Villa 33?

Stays at Villa 33 start from around $80 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.

Villa 33

Malawi

Blantyre

Genteel and historical, spend time in Malawi’s second-largest city and you might fall for its charms.