Pumulani

Pumulani is composed of 10 uniquely designed villas with grass roofs that reflect the heat and overlook the lake.

All villas boast large bedrooms, a spacious living area, large bathrooms with bathtub, double showers and his and her sinks as well as a private sundeck with views over Lake Malawi. All villas vary in size with sliding doors from the lounge area opening onto the private decking area.

Accommodation at Pumulani:

• 4 villas with twin beds
• 4 villas with a king size bed
• 1 honeymoon chalet
• 1 family room that sleeps 4 (or 5 with smaller children)

Pumulani pride themselves on providing the highest level of service possible and all staff have been highly trained to attend to their guests every need.

Pumulani boasts a fabulous restaurant serving the finest international cuisine using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. Guests have the choice to dine inside or outside overlooking the lake. At sunset, snacks and aperitifs are offered, followed by a mouth-watering three course meal. There is also a lakeside bar serving light snacks and drinks.

There is plenty on offer at Pumulani for those guests who want to do a bit more than just relax!

Lake Malawi is the world’s most ecologically diverse lake. Its crystal clear waters are home to more than a thousand species of fish. The southern part of the lake offers some of the best diving in Africa. A lot of the action is in the shallow parts of the lake making it perfect for snorkelling. As the water in this area is so clear, you can even see the marine life from your kayak or a boat.

Activities at Pumulani include:

• Sunset cruises in a traditional wooden dhow
• Bird watching
• Water sports including snorkelling, fishing, sailing and kayaking
• Diving
• Village walks

Pumulani supports its community by locally sourcing as much as possible.

Whether you have just been on safari or not, this really is a lovely place to wind down and relax! All rooms are very spacious, very private, beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff here are extremely helpful and really do ensure that guests are well looked after.

As for the food, it is of a high quality and the chefs are flexible – if you have an activity planned they will serve you your meal when you get back, nothing is too much trouble.

The remote location of this lodge really is out of this world and we recommend this lodge to anyone seeking intimacy and tranquility.