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Malawi

Chelinda Lodge

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Perched above the rolling, wildflower-studded grasslands of Nyika National Park, Chelinda Lodge’s spacious log cabins invite guests to stay and explore this unique area of Malawi.

Accommodations at the lodge consist of eight, charming two-story log camps like mini Swiss chalets set against a backdrop of hagenia woodland. Each cabin features a ground floor with a spacious open-plan bedroom, en suite bathroom, and lounge fitted with a warm, fireplace against the cold highland nights. An additional living space upstairs is perfect for any families with children. Two of the chalets are inter-connected forming a family unit. A viewing area upstairs and a covered veranda provide the ideal spot to relax with a morning coffee and take in the sweeping views.

The lodge is located in Nyika National Park. Taking up 1250-square miles, Nyika is Malawi’s largest and most unique park. The land extends across a vast plateau over a granite dome. Nyika means “place where water comes from” and its important natural catchment feeds over 200 species of orchids during the rainy season and an extensive variety of wildflowers throughout the rest of the year. Many varieties of antelopes as well as zebra enjoy the ample grazing. Other animals found here include one of the highest densities of leopards as well as warthogs and bush pigs. The elephants and lions mainly roam the lower ground on the northern edge of the park.

The area’s mountainous landscape offers itself to many thrilling activities. There are mountain bike trails available for every level of skill. While catch and release fishing takes place in the three nearby dams. Daytime game drives explore the vast grasslands with the aid of an expert tracker. While evening game drives take in the nocturnal habits of the area’s hyenas, leopards, and serval. With over 400 species found hereabouts, the park is a bird watcher’s paradise and boasts such varieties as black-lored, blue swallow, yellow-browned seedeater, red-winged francolin, and rufous-naped lark. A two-day/three-night guided hike of the historic and stunning Livingstonia Trail is available for groups of four to eight people.

The beautiful main building is linked to the chalets via elevated wooden walkways and houses a spacious dining situated around a cozy fireplace. A relaxing lounge area opens onto a deck where guests can enjoy a sundowner and breathtaking view of the plateau. The lodge also has a bar and conference center as well as internet access.

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Malawi

Chelinda Lodge

PLAN MY TRIP

Perched above the rolling, wildflower-studded grasslands of Nyika National Park, Chelinda Lodge’s spacious log cabins invite guests to stay and explore this unique area of Malawi.

Accommodations at the lodge consist of eight, charming two-story log camps like mini Swiss chalets set against a backdrop of hagenia woodland. Each cabin features a ground floor with a spacious open-plan bedroom, en suite bathroom, and lounge fitted with a warm, fireplace against the cold highland nights. An additional living space upstairs is perfect for any families with children. Two of the chalets are inter-connected forming a family unit. A viewing area upstairs and a covered veranda provide the ideal spot to relax with a morning coffee and take in the sweeping views.

The lodge is located in Nyika National Park. Taking up 1250-square miles, Nyika is Malawi’s largest and most unique park. The land extends across a vast plateau over a granite dome. Nyika means “place where water comes from” and its important natural catchment feeds over 200 species of orchids during the rainy season and an extensive variety of wildflowers throughout the rest of the year. Many varieties of antelopes as well as zebra enjoy the ample grazing. Other animals found here include one of the highest densities of leopards as well as warthogs and bush pigs. The elephants and lions mainly roam the lower ground on the northern edge of the park.

The area’s mountainous landscape offers itself to many thrilling activities. There are mountain bike trails available for every level of skill. While catch and release fishing takes place in the three nearby dams. Daytime game drives explore the vast grasslands with the aid of an expert tracker. While evening game drives take in the nocturnal habits of the area’s hyenas, leopards, and serval. With over 400 species found hereabouts, the park is a bird watcher’s paradise and boasts such varieties as black-lored, blue swallow, yellow-browned seedeater, red-winged francolin, and rufous-naped lark. A two-day/three-night guided hike of the historic and stunning Livingstonia Trail is available for groups of four to eight people.

The beautiful main building is linked to the chalets via elevated wooden walkways and houses a spacious dining situated around a cozy fireplace. A relaxing lounge area opens onto a deck where guests can enjoy a sundowner and breathtaking view of the plateau. The lodge also has a bar and conference center as well as internet access.

Safari Camps
Points of Interest

Coming soon!

Hotels & Resorts
Journeys

Coming soon!