Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Set in the Nkhotakota Reserve, Tongole features four riverside suites and one luxurious family cottage. All rooms features a shower, twin marble basins, flushable lavatory and large hand-built sunken bath. Each room has a raised wooden deck, offering fabulous views of the surrounding area. Sit in perfect tranquillity and relax. Be soothed by the sounds of the Bua river or watch the forest wildlife go by. Tongole is accessible by the road and by air. Road and flights transfers to or from Lilongwe and other destinations can be arranged. The reserve is 30km west of Lake Malawi. It is the oldest and least-developed reserve in Malawi and also the largest, at 700 square miles (1800 square km). Rugged terrain is crossed by a number of rivers and our guests traverse in miombo woodland, tall grassland and lush areas of pristine rainforest. Bird viewing is exceptional, with over 280 species identified and Birdlife International has rated it an area of special interest. Elephant, antelope, monkeys are viewed often and lion, leopard and buffalo are also known to inhabit the reserve. Managed by African Parks, the wildlife viewing is improving for the re-introduction of species and are also becoming more accustomed to the non-threatening, human observers. The Riverside Suites four spacious riverside suites comfortably accommodate two adults. Two of these suites have super-king double beds and the other two, twin beds which can be joined. All are en-suite with twin marble basins, a large, hand-built shower and a feature sunken bathtub, both of which are big enough for two! Wraparound wooden decking offers stunning views over the river and forest, the perfect spot to enjoy private moments in nature. The Family Cottage is handcrafted by locals artisans, from the same distinctive red earth and rock upon which Tongole stands. In addition to a second bedroom, the cottage provides extra communal space, ideal for a family or two couples travelling together. Careful construction the lodge is supplied with 240v power and hot running water generated by the solar-powered system and back-up generator. https://tongole.com/tongole-lodge/rooms-in-tongole/