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Self-catering bush camp in the Big 5 Liwonde National Park, Malawi
(conversion to fully catered in 2024)
Chimwala Bush Camp
Chimwala Bush Camp is a self-catering camp featuring four ensuite canvas tented suites with stone walls and one stone family cottage that is separate from the main camp. The elevated thatched central area - lounge, dining area, bar and swimming pool - overlooks the Shire River and floodplain below. The camp is tucked up against Chinguni Hill in the shade of mopane and miombo woodland. Chimwala has a perimeter fence.
The camp is deep within Liwonde National Park - near the most productive game viewing areas.
Chimwala Bush Camp will be converted into a fully catered camp in 2024, while the family cottage will remain self-catering.
See below our photo gallery for more detailed information about Chimwala Bush Camp.
International guests | Local residents | |
SAFARI TENT | ||
Per person sharing | US$85 | US$80 |
Children: 6-12 years old | US$45 | US$40 |
FAMILY COTTAGE | ||
Per unit | US$400 | US$350 |
Everything you need to know about Chimwala Bush Camp
Power | solar | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Lodge fenced in | ✔️ | ||
Dining/lounge/bar area - covered | ✔️ | ||
Outdoor dining, social area + fire pit | ✔️ | ||
Curio/boutique shop | ✔️ | ||
Business centre | ✖️ | ||
Wine cellar | ✖️ | ||
Child-minding facilities | ✖️ | ||
Laundry | ✔️ | No charge | |
Gym | ✖️ | ||
Yoga/workout kit | ✖️ | ||
Disabled people-friendly? | ✖️ | ||
Spa/massage | ✖️ | ||
Swimming pool | ✔️ | ||
Television (satellite / streaming) | ✖️ | ||
Wifi | ✖️ | ||
Mobile phone reception | ✖️ | ||
Star-bed / sleepout | ✖️ | ||
Telescope/astronomy | ✖️ | ||
Kids program/area | ✖️ | ||
Credit card facilities | ✔️ | at main gate |
Number of units | Number of rooms | |
Standard tented suite | 4 | 4 |
Family cottage - separate from the main camp | 1 | 2 |
Honeymoon suites | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Total | 5 | 6 |
Bed size & configuration | Queen & twin | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Air conditioning | ✖️ | ||
Fans | ✔️ | Small fan | |
Amenities | ✔️ | Basic: soap+ shampoo, coffee/tea tray | |
Basins | ✔️ | Single | |
Flush toilet | ✔️ | ||
En-suite bathroom | ✔️ | Open-air, fully enclosed | |
Outside shower | ✔️ | ||
Bath | ✖️ | ||
Lounge area | ✖️ | Only in family unit | |
Private covered patio | ✔️ | ||
Private pool | ✖️ | ||
Safe | ✖️ | ||
Complimentary water | ✔️ | Filtered | |
Mini bar | ✖️ | ||
Additional bed for child | ✖️ | Only in family unit | |
Mosquito net over bed | ✖️ | ||
Security | ✔️ | Drum | |
YES | NO | Comment | |
Honeymoon | |||
Welcome drinks/hand towels on arrival | |||
Chaperoned to room after dark | ✔️ | ||
Private game drive vehicle | |||
Road/village noise | ✖️ | ||
Exclusive use | ✔️ | By prior arrangement | |
Staff singing/dancing | ✖️ |
YES | NO | Comment | |
Children permitted? | ✔️ | ||
Children on game drives? | ✔️ | 8 years and older | |
Malaria | ✔️ | ||
Yellow fever | ✖️ | ||
Tsetse flies | ✔️ | ||
Medical facilities | ✖️ | ||
Emergency medical evacuation | ✔️ | SATIB24 (Nyasa Express Charter = Air Ambulance) |
Chimwala offers a variety of activities, including:
morning and afternoon game drives
boat excursions on the Shire River (subject to river conditions)
bush/bird walk
Chimwala Bush Camp is in Liwonde National Park, Malawi. Click here for more information about Liwonde and how to get there.