CHINTHECHE INN
Malawi

Malawi Safari Lodge

Lake Malawi is Africa's third largest and stretches over 500 kilometres from North to South. Palm fringed beaches and soaring mountains surround the warm crystal clear waters and picturesque fishing villages dot the shoreline as they have unchanged for thousands of years. The lake supports over 400 species of fish, many endemic. The northern lakeshore is the lushest region of the country with remnant patches of tropical rainforest and the dramatic backdrop of the Viphya Mountains. This is the setting for Chintheche Inn. Just south of Nkhata Bay, Chintheche Inn has a wonderful broad sandy beach and extensive grounds with many fine indigenous trees.

Camp Description

The Inn has 10 double rooms which open out onto the beach and are all brightly furnished with local crafts. All rooms are en suite with fans. There is a central dining area and a recently completed swimming pool for those days when the lake is rough.

Activities

There is plenty to do at Chintheche. Apart from the icons shown below, guests can also enjoy visits to local villages, excellent mountain biking trails (bike are for hire), trips to the Vizara rubber plantation and the lively market town of Nkhata Bay. Nearby Bandawe Mission provides a fascinating look into the country's colonial past. Windsurfers, paddleskis, and sailing are all available at the Inn and we have a large and stable wooden fishing boat for trips to the nearby island. Snorkelling gear is provided and we are able to offer a whole range of PADI accredited dive courses. Guests may also wish to walk the Luwawa Hiking Trail. This is a tough walk though, and only recommended for the very fit.

Pricing

High Season: July to October, Easter and Christmas
Low Season: Rest of the year

Please contact us for current rates:

Location

o On the remote northern shores of Lake Malawi. 40 kms south of Nkhata Bay, 90 kms from Mzuzu and 350kms north of Lilongwe.

Accommodation

Number of rooms:
10 rooms in total consisting of:
9 twin bedded rooms
1 double bedded room (room # 4)
This camp can accommodate 20 guests.
Room details:
o Each room has doors which open out onto the beach
o En-suite facilities with a shower
o Fans o 6 rooms have lockable interleading doors and can be converted into family rooms
o Mosquito nets
o Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room

Inn description

o Al fresco beach restaurant
o Tennis court
o Beach bar
o Swimming pool

Game viewing

Area mainly renowned for physical beauty and not for game viewing. Possible wildlife sightings include oryx, cape fox, jackal, springbok, ostrich, aardvark and many desert species of plants.

Activities

The full board tariff includes all meals and activities. Bed and breakfast, or dinner, bed and breakfast tariffs do not include the cost of activities.
o Boating in 1 x10 seater wooden fishing boat, observe the nearby fishermen at work.
o Snorkelling (snorkelling equipment is available for the guests to use)
o Mountain biking 4 through some of the prettiest villages in Malawi
o Village visits (2 hours)
o Day trips to Nkhata Bay and Bandawe Mission
o Birdwatching
o Guided walks (with experienced guides)
o Sailing (1 dingy)
o 2 x Windsurfers
o 2 x Paddle skis
o Visits to the local chief
o 1 hoby cat

Laundry policy

Daily service, included in the nightly tariff if guests are on the full board rate.

Extras payment

Payment can be affected by cash or the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

Flying time

to/from Lilongwe 1 hour
to/from Blantyre 1 hour 30 minutes
to/from Club Makalolo 1 hour
to/from Mvuu Wilderness Lodge 1 hour 15 minutes

Air strip details

Chintheche Air strip co-ordinates: S 011.50, E 034.10
1000m long
7kms from Chintheche

Electricity

o 220v mains power
o Plugs in the rooms

Guest Comments

A perfect balance - simple yet extremely comfortable . Great setting, fabulous food (particularly the fish barbecue on the beach ) and plenty to do.
G.K., Toronto, Canada

The best setting of any hotel I have visited on the lake . Pleasantly small and with great personal service and attention to every detail.
D. W. Shottisham, U.K,

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