Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi |91吃瓜
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Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Nestled on the forested banks of the Bua River, Tongole offers its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly unspoilt wilderness
TONGOLE WILDERNESS LODGE

HIGH-END ECO-LODGE IN THE STYLE OF A LUXURY TREE HOUSE

Set in rugged hills and lush miombo woodland just 30km west of Lake Malawi, Tongole Wilderness Lodge is the ultimate gateway into the pristine Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi building, dining area balcony | 91吃瓜
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Nestled on the forested banks of the Bua River, Tongole offers its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly unspoilt wilderness. The little-visited Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, which sprawls for 1,800 square kilometres, provides sanctuary to a wonderful array of species including elephants, baboons, buffalo, sable, zebra, warthog and over 280 types of bird. Sightings may not be as frequent as those in better known reserves, however this is more than compensated by the untouched beauty of the surroundings, complete lack of crowds and feeling of being totally at one with nature.

Offering a 鈥榮low safari鈥� experience, guests are able to explore at their own pace and take the time to appreciate the tranquillity of the reserve. The lodge has sustainability at its heart, offering safari activities that have minimal environmental impact such as guided treks and canoe trips. Accommodation consists of just four spacious riverside suites with beautiful views over the Bua River, and a two-bedroom cottage that is perfect for families.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi building, bedroom | 91吃瓜
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OVERVIEW

TONGOLE WILDERNESS LODGE

Tongole Wilderness Lodge, at a glance

  • High-end eco-lodge in the style of a luxury tree house, situated in the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in central Malawi
  • Overlooking the serene Bua River
  • Numerous decks and lounge areas to relax in
  • Carefully constructed from locally sourced materials to blend in with the natural surroundings
  • Four spacious, open-fronted suites and one family cottage make up the accommodation
  • All suites are en-suite with showers, twin marble basins, flush toilets, hand-built sunken baths and a private wooden deck overlooking the river
  • The cottage has two bedrooms plus a spacious lounge and deck area
  • Committed to sustainable practices, with solar power and low impact safari activities

For leisure and pleasure

  • Leisurely canoe trips on the Bua River, perfect for experiencing the rich birdlife
  • Nature drives
  • Guided bush walks with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides
  • Hike up Kasukusuku mountain for incredible views over the reserve
  • Visit local communities for an authentic insight into rural Malawian life
  • Scenic sundowners
  • Fly and freshwater fishing

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“THREE HOLIDAYS IN AND STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEDED”
Dan Mills organised perfectly a challenging itinerary to incorporate a wedding we were attending in Kathmandu. A fantastic balance of trekking, rafting, safari, sightseeing and R&R. This was our third holiday with Ultimate Travel and we cannot recommend highly enough
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“SERVICE THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE”

The service we received from 91吃瓜 was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference 鈥� she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch 鈥� especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We鈥檒l definitely be back for future adventures.

Testimonial 3
“A TRIP OF A LIFETIME, PERFECTLY PLANNED”
Dear Claire, our trip was 100% amazing. We fell in love with Chile. I love how we were introduced to all of the different parts of the country. Our family was engaged in all of the fun from beginning to end. The lodges were just perfection. I wouldn鈥檛 have changed a thing. I really appreciate all you did to make our trip a trip of a lifetime.

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Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi building, balcony | 91吃瓜
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