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About this place
In a prime location for easy access to the reserve, Thawale Lodge overlooks a waterhole that regularly attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants. Located inside Majete Wildlife Reserve, just 15 minutes from the main gate near the most productive game viewing areas. This fully catered lodge features 8 ensuite canvas tented suites with stone walls (including one honeymoon suite) and 2 family chalets with two ensuite bedrooms each. The thatched central dining area overlooks the active waterhole. Completely unfenced for a natural safari experience in this Big 5 conservation success story.
Amenities
Free parking on premises
En-Suite Bathrooms
Towels
Wifi
Bed linen
Wildlife viewing
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Availability
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4 rooms, sleeps 1 to 2
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October 2026
November 2026
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1 guest · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Private ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls for solo travellers, overlooking active waterhole in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Located inside the Big 5 reserve with unfenced natural safari experience. Includes all meals, laundry and 2 game drive activities per day. Reserve fees and drinks excluded. Perfect for individual travellers seeking wildlife immersion.
1 guest · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Private ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls for solo travellers from Africa and Malawi, overlooking active waterhole in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Special resident pricing for individual local and regional guests. Located inside the Big 5 reserve with unfenced natural safari experience. Includes all meals, laundry and 2 game drive activities per day. Reserve fees and drinks excluded. Perfect for individual African travellers.
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls or family chalet with two ensuite bedrooms for African citizens and Malawi residents, overlooking active waterhole in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Special resident pricing for local and regional guests. Located inside the Big 5 reserve with unfenced natural safari experience. Includes all meals, laundry and 2 game drive activities per day. Reserve fees and drinks excluded.
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls or family chalet with two ensuite bedrooms, overlooking active waterhole in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Located inside the Big 5 reserve with unfenced natural safari experience. Includes all meals, laundry and 2 game drive activities per day. Reserve fees and drinks excluded.
Nature
What lives at Thawale Lodge
5 animals and 3 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
Rhino are part of the Big Five here. To protect them, no page, map or search shows where they are.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve is Malawi's premier Big Five destination, a remarkable conservation success story in the Lower Shire Valley. Once devastated by poaching, Majete now hosts healthy populations of elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos. The reserve offers authentic safari experiences and community tourism initiatives in a lesser-visited African wilderness.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Thawale Lodge located?
Thawale Lodge is in Majete Wildlife Reserve, Southern Region Malawi, Malawi. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thawale Lodge?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Contact the camp directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Thawale Lodge accommodate?
Standard Tent - International (solo traveler) sleeps 1, Standard Tent - African/Malawi Residents (solo traveler) sleeps 1, Standard Tent/Family Chalet - African/Malawi Residents (per person sharing) sleeps 2 and Standard Tent/Family Chalet - International (per person sharing) sleeps 2.
How do I book Thawale Lodge?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with African Parks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom.
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