Almost Famous Adventures is proud to introduce Mkulumadzi as a place to book our clients at. This is an exclusive luxury lodge in Southern Malawi set on a lush riverbank within Majete Wildlife Reserve.
The lodge has eight superb chalets, each with spacious living quarters and private viewing deck. Guests can swim in our pool, dine under the stars, enjoy river cruises, game drives and walking safaris.
Majete Wildlife Reserve is a region of mature woodland and granite hills, picturesque river valleys and dense forest. It is home to the elusive black rhino, elephants, buffalo, nyala, sable, eland and hartebeest. There are plans to reintroduce lion, leopard and cheetah in 2012 as part of a pioneering conservation project.
Undiscovered by tourists, Majete is a true wilderness where every trip into the bush with our team of experienced guides will feel like an adventure.
Surrounded by 7,000 hectares of private concession, Mkulumadzi enjoys an idyllic location at the confluence of two rivers shaded by giant leadwood trees. It is the perfect combination of splendid isolation and first-class facilities.
Mkulumadzi is owned and managed second to to none with the highest standards of accommodation, hospitality, guiding and catering in Africa.

At Mkulumadzi you can be as active or as idle as you wish. Head into the bush to track rhino, hike to the peak of Majete Hill, take a cultural tour of local villages or simply lounge on the shaded riverbank listening to the gentle grunt of hippos.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Our eight bush chalets are luxurious and spacious with contemporary furnishings, some crafted from locally-sourced materials. They are flooded with natural light, giving you the sense of being in the forest
Each chalet consists of a large bedroom and lounge area that opens out to a private wooden viewing deck, plus an ensuite bathroom with twin basins and a sunken bath that overlooks the river and is large enough for two people.
There is also an outdoor shower with a large rain shower where guests can enjoy the sensation of bathing under a waterfall. The shower is open to the surrounding bush with stone-clad walls for privacy.

Each chalet has a sloping vegetated roof planted with indigenous species such as succulents, aloes, shrubs and grasses. This minimises their impact on the environment and keeps them cool in the hot season. The whole lodge is solar powered with a back-up generator.
Mkulumadzi offers accommodation in five double or twin chalets, along with one honeymoon chalet and two family chalets. The family chalets have two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom.

Activities at Mkulumadzi
Game drives: our guides are ready to take you on exciting game drives each morning. Longer excursions are also offered with a packed breakfast or lunch, perfect for exploring the far reaches of Majete.
Exploring the wildlife reserve with expert guides, tracking endangered black rhino plus elephant, buffalo, eland, kudu, zebra, sable antelope, waterbuck, impala and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest. You can climb granite hills for majestic views across mature woodland and lush river valleys. You can view a vast array of birdlife including White-breasted cuckoo-shrike, Racket-tailed Rollers, Rock Pratincole and Pel’s fishing owls. Majete is one of Africa’s most exciting wildlife reserves – but has yet to be discovered by tourists. Park fees are lower than at better-known reserves. There are plans to reintroduce lion, leopard and cheetah in 2012, making Majete a Big Five reserve

Walking safaris: exploring Majete on foot is highly recommended. The routes that follow the Mkulumadzi and Shire River are especially scenic with an abundance of birdlife and large mammals. Early mornings are the best – and coolest – times for walking. We also offer an escorted hike to the top of Majete hill.

Boating safaris: a boat trip on the Shire River is a relaxing way to view wildlife. The lush banks of the Shire are popular with elephant and buffalo; hippo and crocodile sightings are guaranteed and birdlife is abundant. A morning or afternoon boat trip is offered as an alternative to a game drive.
Viewing hides: from the seclusion of a comfortable hide overlooking a waterhole guests can experience the thrill of watching animals coming to drink. An excellent photographic opportunity with buffalo, elephant, black rhino, sable antelope and eland all regular visitors to the waterhole.

African Parks story: a fascinating activity for guests interested in the practical aspects of managing a wildlife area, and in the story of the rejuvenation of Majete as Malawi’s premier wildlife destination.

Cultural experience: a visit to a nearby village and community centre offers guests a chance to experience Malawi outside of Majete, to understand local culture and to share people’s experiences of living alongside a wildlife reserve.

This trip can be combined with a Safari to Liwonde National Park and our luxury Lake Malawi lodge accommodation.

Email Nick at info@almostfamousadventures.com