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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.
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4 species listed as seen on and around this property. Tap one to find other stays where it lives.
These are records, not promises. Wild birds and animals move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

2 guests • 1 bedroom
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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.
See more places in Majete Wildlife ReserveThawale Lodge is located in Majete Wildlife Reserve. The property page shows a map and exact directions after booking.
Check-in is from 14:00:00 and check-out is by 11:00:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
Thawale Lodge accommodates up to 6 guests across 4 bedrooms.
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Private ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls for solo travelers 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 travelers. Rate: $230 per person per night.

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. Rate: $180 per person per night.

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. Rate: $250 per person per night.

Private ensuite canvas tented suite with stone walls for solo travelers, 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 travelers seeking wildlife immersion. Rate: $300 per person per night.