Dine under the stars in relaxed seclusion on the banks of the Shire River
Back in 2002, Malawi's Majete Wildlife Reserve wasn't in a good way. But, thanks to joint efforts by the government and African Parks, its 7,000 hectares were re-populated with a variety of species, and robust anti poaching policies put in place. Today, it's one of the outstanding success stories of African conservation, and the only park in Malawi where you can see the Big Five. And now there's even a lodge to accommodate the steady trickle of tourists - effortlessly chic Mkulumadzi, located on the edge of the magnificent Shire River and encased in impressive giant leadwood trees. It just keeps getting better and better.
Thawale Lodge
Majete Reserve
6 Rooms
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From
$270
per person/night
Experience Malawi's finest reserve and conservation success story, in style
Ten years ago, Majete Wildlife Reserve in southern Malawi was eerily void of wildlife. Thanks to the African Parks Network, this is no longer the case – they've reintroduced 2500-plus large mammals, including all of the Big Five. Thawale Lodge, which is operated by Sunbird Safaris, is one of only two lodges in the sanctuary. It offers comfortable accommodation and a variety of ways in which to make the most of your wilderness experience (including no fences, so the wildlife wanders freely). Notably, Thawale also donates all profits to the management and operation of the reserve.
Thawela Tented camp
Majete Reserve
6 Rooms
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From
$120
per person/night
This highly diverse reserve features undulating hills, low-lying grassy plains, and mixed woodland punctuated by the ghost-like Star Chestnut trees and large mahoganies. To the reserve’s east, the Shire river cuts through the landscape and ultimately crashes over the Kapuchira Falls. Majete Hill,
the reserve’s highest point, provides a breath-taking vantage point from which to see the whole reserve.
In prime location for easy access to the reserve, and with its own productive waterhole, Thawale Camp is a simple peaceful outpost from which to experience Majete’s diverse wildlife offering. Completely unfenced, a stay here is a safari in its own right. Adding to the lure is Thawale Camp’s conservation model whereby 100% of its revenue is ploughed directly back into the reserve and surrounding communities.
