Overview of Mkulumadzi

Set in a private concession, Mkulumadzi Lodge is shaded by giant leadwood and wild mango trees on the banks of the Shire River in Malawi. Within walking distance of the plunging Kapichira Falls in the Majete Reserve, Mkulumadzi is located in one of Malawi’s premier wildlife destinations but is still virtually unknown – prepare for a unique and uncrowded experience!

A range of exciting activies are on offer for you to enjoy: game drives, guided walking and boating safaris are naturally on offer but so too are trips to the nearby village and community centre. Owned and managed by Robin Pope Safaris, one of Africa’s leading safari companies, the standards of accommodation, hospitality, guiding and catering are second to none.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Ideal location overlooking the Shire River in Majete Reserve
  • Game drives and seasonal boat excursions
  • Enjoy guided walking safaris with expert guides
  • Spacious and comfortable accommodation
  • Evenings around the camp fire
Bird watching

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Boat excursions

Cultural visits

Cultural visits

Game drives

Game drives

Guided walking safaris

Guided walking safaris

Local village visits

Local village visits

Night drives

Night drives

Rooms at Mkulumadzi

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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    Bush Chalet

    The Bush Chalets provide a luxurious base, seamlessly blending spacious interiors with contemporary furnishings, many handcrafted from locally-sourced materials. Bathed in natural light, these chalets immerse you in the wilderness ambiance, ensuring a sense of tranquility without compromising on comfort or privacy.

    Step into the outdoor rain shower featuring stone-clad walls that provide a discreet open-air retreat. Adding an eco-friendly touch, each chalet boasts a sloping vegetated roof adorned with indigenous species like succulents, aloes, shrubs, and grasses. Beyond aesthetics, this green feature minimizes environmental impact and keeps the chalets naturally cool during the hot season, and enhancing your connection with nature.

    General Facilities

    Arriving by way of a footbridge suspended over the Mkulumadzi River, guests receive a friendly welcome to the world of Mkulumadzi Lodge.

    A sense of intimate seclusion in the lap of luxury is immediately evident: tucked away in this African paradise you have at your disposal indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge and terrace along with a bar and shop, a swimming pool, wooden viewing decks and a lapa for memorable evenings around the campfire.

    You can also visit a nearby village and community centre for a unique cultural experience.

    The lodge also has a hide located over a waterhole for close up photographs and offers guided hikes to the top of Majete Hill.

    Bar

    Bar

    Restaurant

    Restaurant

    Swimming pool

    Swimming pool

    Dining

    Mkulumadzi Lodge offers a variety of culinary experiences. Indulge in delicious safari breakfasts and lunches on longer game drive excursions or head for the restaurant for gourmet meals that you can enjoy indoors or outdoors. Afternoon tea is served on the terrace overlooking the magnificent African landscape and dinner is enjoyed beneath a canopy of stars.

    Expert Opinion

    We know because we go
    Liesel van Zyl

    Liesel van Zyl

    Product Manager

    A little bit of romantic luxury in the wilderness; immerse yourself in nature with no windows or doors and hear the distant rumble of the nearby river which you can see from your huge sunken bath!

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