Fresh air and adventure is what awaits you at Luwawa Forest Lodge. Situated in the Malawi highlands of Viphya, Luwawa provides many exciting opportunities to connect with nature. Offering charming accommodation in cabins and private houses, this forest lodge is nestled amongst abundant forest and overlooks the Luwawa dam, giving plenty of options for fun activities to keep the whole family entertained, from a bit of peaceful forest bathing, to abseiling for the more adventurous!
Exciting activities
Bird watching, tree planting, hiking and wilderness trails, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, cultural village experience, horse riding, rock climbing and abseiling, environmental education centre visit, orienteering, forest bathing, 4×4 trails, table tennis, volleyball, kite flying, bivouac building, archery, sauna, permaculture garden tour, sauna and day trips.
A green way of life
Luwawa operates sustainably and is in sync with the environment and local communities around them. They use solar energy to power the lodge, all fishing activities on the dam are ‘catch and release’ and all vegetables in their kitchen are homegrown in their permaculture garden with their menu promoting many vegetarian meals. The lodge also works to promote local schemes to help local people develop new skills and find different ways of supporting themselves. The Luwawa Environmental Trust helps local residents with sustainable management of the forests around the Luwawa area. The Trust has also opened an environmental education centre for use by local schools and tourists alike.
Stunning surroundings
Located on the heavily forested Viphya Plateau in Northern Malawi, a fresh and malaria free climate 1,560m above sea level, Luwawa boasts stunning views. Admire the serene natural world at your feet and the sweeping dam in front while at the lodge or out on one of their thrilling activities.
The price categories give you an idea of the nightly cost per person for this accommodation.
Fast Facts
Location: Viphya Plateau, Malawi
Internet connection:None
Fans/Air ConNone
Number of rooms:3 cottages, 4 chalets and a campsite
Child policy:Children of all ages are welcome
Swimming poolNone
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