We pride ourselves in offering facilities that far surpass the best accommodation in Lilongwe, in a stunning location that highlights the natural beauty of Malawi. We provide luxury accommodation, fine cuisine and function rooms for conferences, private parties, and other business and personal events.
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We have a fine dining restaurant and a fully stocked bar with outdoor seating and beautiful vistas. We offer tailor-made packages to suit your exact needs and can provide everything from buffet lunches to 7 course fine dining in our highly respected restaurant.
On our 650 hectare forest reserve farm you will find pleasant walks, beautiful scenery, rare birds and wildlife and there is a Cultural Village and Permaculture Centre to see. For more information about the full range of activities on offer in and around the lodge please see the Activities page.
Guy and Maureen Pickering emigrated to Malawi in 1991 with their young children John and Jes. While Guy worked in the tobacco industry, Maureen started Nature’s Gift Dairy producing yoghurt, cheese, and fruit juice. In 1998 they found themselves looking for a new farm and put in the successful bid for Capital Hill Dairy.
They found tobacco and dairy farming were not making ends meet so they opened their home as a B&B to supplement their income. Word quickly spread about their delicious food and “homey” atmosphere and their bed and breakfast has turned into Kumbali Lodge, one of Malawi’s most luxurious accommodation options.