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Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Nestled on the forested banks of the Bua River, Tongole offers its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly unspoilt wilderness
TONGOLE WILDERNESS LODGE

HIGH-END ECO-LODGE IN THE STYLE OF A LUXURY TREE HOUSE

Set in rugged hills and lush miombo woodland just 30km west of Lake Malawi, Tongole Wilderness Lodge is the ultimate gateway into the pristine Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi building, dining area balcony | The Ultimate Travel Company
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Nestled on the forested banks of the Bua River, Tongole offers its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly unspoilt wilderness. The little-visited Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, which sprawls for 1,800 square kilometres, provides sanctuary to a wonderful array of species including elephants, baboons, buffalo, sable, zebra, warthog and over 280 types of bird. Sightings may not be as frequent as those in better known reserves, however this is more than compensated by the untouched beauty of the surroundings, complete lack of crowds and feeling of being totally at one with nature.

Offering a ‘slow safari’ experience, guests are able to explore at their own pace and take the time to appreciate the tranquillity of the reserve. The lodge has sustainability at its heart, offering safari activities that have minimal environmental impact such as guided treks and canoe trips. Accommodation consists of just four spacious riverside suites with beautiful views over the Bua River, and a two-bedroom cottage that is perfect for families.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge | Malawi | Main Malawi building, bedroom | The Ultimate Travel Company
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OVERVIEW

TONGOLE WILDERNESS LODGE

Tongole Wilderness Lodge, at a glance

  • High-end eco-lodge in the style of a luxury tree house, situated in the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in central Malawi
  • Overlooking the serene Bua River
  • Numerous decks and lounge areas to relax in
  • Carefully constructed from locally sourced materials to blend in with the natural surroundings
  • Four spacious, open-fronted suites and one family cottage make up the accommodation
  • All suites are en-suite with showers, twin marble basins, flush toilets, hand-built sunken baths and a private wooden deck overlooking the river
  • The cottage has two bedrooms plus a spacious lounge and deck area
  • Committed to sustainable practices, with solar power and low impact safari activities

For leisure and pleasure

  • Leisurely canoe trips on the Bua River, perfect for experiencing the rich birdlife
  • Nature drives
  • Guided bush walks with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides
  • Hike up Kasukusuku mountain for incredible views over the reserve
  • Visit local communities for an authentic insight into rural Malawian life
  • Scenic sundowners
  • Fly and freshwater fishing

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“WONDERFUL TREK IN NEPAL AND VISIT TO TIGER RESERVE”
From our very first phone call, The Ultimate Travel Company provided excellent service. We shared our ideas and they came back with a proposal that included everything we wanted – then improved it with thoughtful suggestions. We were especially impressed that our tailor-made holiday was competitively priced. Once on the ground, everything ran smoothly. We were met at each airport, stayed in fantastic hotels, and had a brilliant guide for our trek. A truly enjoyable and well-managed trip from start to finish.
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“SERVICE THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE”

The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.

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“FLAWLESS, AGAIN”
This is the third time I’ve used TUTC. The service, as before, was flawless. Aside from putting in place all the major details of a complex trip to Japan, Dan at TUTC nailed every detail: train tickets were for seats with large luggage space (very important in Japan, as we discovered); a mobile internet wifi was included; together with a pre-charged use-pretty-much-anywhere travel card (again, important – Japan has multiple transport companies). For any kind of complex trip I won’t go anywhere else.

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