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Kwitonda Lodge

Boasting breathtaking views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes and surrounded by high-altitude forests, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers an experience unlike any of Singita’s other destinations. With its exceptional natural beauty, environmentally conscious luxury and transformative, purpose-driven experiences, the lodge was designed in response to this remarkable location, and the eight contemporary suites (as well as the private four-bedroom villa – Kataza House) are linked by volcanic rock pathways to the central lodge. The interiors emphasise local design and handcrafted details adorn the carefully planned spaces. Layered textures and colours enhance the reflective quality of this tranquil haven and an experiential enclave offers free-flowing indoor and outdoor areas. A convivial fire pit, interactive kitchen, bar-deli and wine cellar complete the picture.

Kataza House

This contemporary and richly textured private villa was designed in response to its remarkable location in this unique slice of Africa. The use of striking local materials like volcanic rock, river stone and oven-red clay bricks connects the structure to its setting. With sustainability as a fundamental design focus, it treads lightly on the land and offers an intimate engagement with the surrounding landscape. Designed for exclusive use, guests can enjoy relaxed freedom and quality time together in this secluded sanctuary. The villa is serviced with a private chef and host, and amenities include exquisite open living spaces, indoor and outdoor replaces, pools, a gym and media room. Guests are also able to access all facilities of the nearby Singita Kwitonda Lodge, including its impressive onsite garden and nursery.
Singita Kataza House gives guests the unique opportunity to encounter one of Africa’s most majestic creatures in the wild, while immersed in the beauty of their pristine natural habitat. It provides a comfortable, reflective and nurturing space in which to appreciate the transformative experience of coming face to face with the forest’s gentle gorillas.

Mvuu Lodge

Located in the majesty of Liwonde National Park, Mvuu Lodge is an intimate safari lodge, composed of just eight luxury tents, each sitting along the banks of the Shire River. Whether from the privacy of your tent’s own viewing deck, out on the river, or on a game drive across the park, a stay here is all about nature. From the calm of the lounge to perching at the bar, you can enjoy the sweet melody of birdsong as it floats out from the branches around you. Whilst out on game drives and boat trips, you can spot the eyes of hippos peeking above the water’s surface and see elephants roaming the vast landscape. Staying at Mvuu Lodge gives you a wonderful balance of relaxation, adventure and culture; it has plenty of opportunities for relaxing by the pool, dining on delicious local meals and exploring indigenous history and the rhythms of local life. Visit Mvuu Lodge and dive in to the nature abundant all around you in Liwonde National Park!

Kuthengo Camp

Nestled on the banks of the Shire River, under the shade of the ancient Boabab trees is Kuthengo Camp in Liwonde National Park, Malawi. There you can wake up with to birdsong in your own safari tent filled with luxurious features, like an outdoor shower and air-conditioning. Whatever time of year, Liwonde is a treasure trove of natural sights ready for you to savour. And after all the sights, you can head back to camp and enjoy delicious meals under the stars, and a nightcap round the campfire as you retell the magical moments of your day. Unspoilt and unpopulated, the wilderness around Kuthengo Camp allows you to escape from it all and find yourself in the true heart of nature, as you spot creatures big and small from your own private viewing deck looking out across the water. Here nature rules the plains, and you can sit back and bask in the glory of its kingdom.

Mkulumadzi Lodge

Set on the banks of the Shire River in the Majete Wildlife Reserve is Mkulumadzi Lodge, a secluded safari lodge with eight luxurious chalets. Within this vast reserve of mature woodland, beautiful valleys and dense vegetation, you can slumber by the riverside and spend days venturing within the wilderness all around you. A hub of incredible conservation, this reserve is rich with so many species, from lions, black rhinos, and elephants to many species of delicate birds flittering up above. At Mkulumadzi Lodge, it’s all about surrendering to the beauty of nature. Enjoy the peace of the infinity pool that looks out onto the forest across the river, dine on delicious local dishes or afternoon tea on the terrace, and spend hours observing all manner of creatures as they meet at the watering hole. Whatever you fill your days with, you’ll be set for an experience like no other as you dive into the depths of Malawi’s beautiful wild side.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Nestled in the unspoilt beauty of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is Tongole Wilderness Retreat, a luxury lodge on the bank of the Bua River. Within the serenity of the open-air private suites you can slumber in the wild and reconnect to nature at its finest. Across the many miles of reserve you can spot elephants, lions, buffalo and many more animals as they trek the verdant forests and mountains that surround you. Listen to the birdsong, canoe peacefully along the river, and relax back at the pool overlooking the water – this retreat can help you find peace in a place where nature runs the show. Dine on gourmet meals, explore the vast wilderness and truly escape into Malawi’s largest and most unspoilt wildlife reserve.

Gorilla Safari Lodge

Gorilla Safari Lodge lies on the boundary line of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, amidst the banana and guava trees that offer the lodge a sense of privacy and seclusion. The landscape is rich with vegetation, offering views of the forest jungle which has stood for tens of thousands of years. Just five minutes from the starting point for tracking the Nshongi group of mountain gorillas, Gorilla Safari Lodge is a luxurious setting that features eight spacious chalets, each with their own private verandahs and stunning views of the tropical rainforest. The colourful selection of flowers and flora offers a beautiful and tranquil setting, and the many bird species who live here, 23 of which are endemic to the area, can be heard singing from the treetops.

Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Lodge, overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is undoubtedly the finest luxury lodge in the Bwindi area. The lodge’s elevated location raised high amid the jungle canopies across a serene stream offers spectacular views of the encompassing forest-scape. The lodge is perfectly situated for a Ugandan jungle gorilla tracking experience, including frequent sightings of gorillas that come to relax in the verdant bush around the lodge. The luxury forest lodge in Bwindi, fully renovated in 2018, now features a redesigned guest lounge and dining area that brings the feel of the forest into the stylish interiors. The main living area has a central fireplace which acts as a focal point for guests to relax and discuss their gorilla tracking experiences. A newly designed outdoor terrace gives dramatic views of the impenetrable forest and is a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage.

Chelinda Lodge

Located within the Nyika National Park in northern Malawi, Chelinda Lodge offers you a luxurious safari experience within the peaceful, undisturbed landscape of the Nyika Plateau. Nyika is Swahili for hinterland, a wilderness unlike any other, and this ecosystem offers you an abundance of animal and plant life to marvel at. Take a game drive out into the grassland and spot zebras and antelope, or take part in a night drive and see if you can find the elusive leopards – many people do! At Chelinda Lodge, they have perfectly balanced the rugged wilderness with luxurious elements, like their fantastic gourmet dinners. No two days are the same; choose to venture out over the highlands on mountain bikes, or laze around the forest on the lodge’s doorstep. Within the beauty of Nyika National Park, nature is abundant, just as the opportunity to explore it is too.

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs Lodge is set high on the sloping banks of the Munyanga River, overlooking the tropical haven that is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and the stunning Virunga Volcanoes. The lodge and 12 luxurious suites are spaced apart to allow for privacy, and offer incredible panoramic views over the grounds, river and verdant forest. Situated just a couple of minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point, Mahogany Springs Lodge provides guests with the incredible opportunity to visit the habituated gorillas and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the forests and riverside. The main building features a fully stocked bar, where guests can order fabulous cocktails or a nice glass of wine, which can be taken back to your suite and enjoyed out on your private terrace while you take in the astonishing surroundings and listen to the sounds of nearby wildlife.