From high quality dining to spectacular wildlife, Outlook Recommends the best places to visit and things to do in Malawi.
Eat:
FOR TANTALISING AUTHENTICITY…
ZATHU Cape Community Kitchen & Bar is a vibrant eatery with a diverse menu highlighting local Malawian flavours and international cuisine. The breathtaking lake views are an added bonus.
FOR INDULGING IN FRESH FISH…
Kumadzi Restaurant is an ideal spot to explore Malawi’s culinary landscape in an inviting atmosphere. Guests will enjoy memorable meals featuring nsima, a traditional dish made from maize flour and water, alongside fresh fish from Lake Malawi.
Do:
FOR AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE…
FOR AN UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE…
Witness elephants bathing alongside wallowing hippos and herds of majestic zebra, buffalo, and sable antelope against the backdrop of a natural habitat haven at Majete Wildlife Reserve.
There are options for a self-drive day visit with or without a guide; alternatively, guests can experience the reserve from the Shire River on an afternoon boat excursion.
Dine at the reserve’s Mwembezi Restaurant, which overlooks a watering hole, or cool off between wildlife encounters in the Heritage pool.
Overnight stays are available at campsites and lodges with chalets, all with various amenities, including a unique natural bio-pool. Furthermore, you can enjoy a procession of cheetahs, lions, and giraffes amongst elusive species of birds.
Sleep:
FOR A SLICE OF PARADISE…
FOR A SERENE SLEEP…
At the foot of Zomba Palteau in the low-lying area of Old Naisi is Wadonda Suites, comprising 10 hotel-style rooms, four of which are fitted with kitchenettes. The peace afforded enables a perfect getaway for ideation or reflection, with amenities such as an on-site outdoor swimming pool, bar, café, and parking.
