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    Chawani Bungalow, Chigumula Forest Reserve

    Chawani Bungalow

    Boutique Lodge · Chigumula Forest Reserve, Malawi

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 65
    Best time
    May, Jul, Sep
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    Chawani Bungalow is a hotel near Chigumula Forest Reserve.

    Why stay at Chawani Bungalow

    • Intimate: only 3 rooms
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    3 (up to 6 guests)

    Best season

    May to October for pleasant weather and outdoor activities

    Children

    Welcome

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Part of a Fairtrade and direct trade certified tea estate, with a focus on community and environmental respect

    Local community

    Lomwe

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Bar, Library, Gym
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available upon request

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    366

    Species

    14

    Mammals

    135

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Livingstone's Turaco15 sightings
    • Yellow-breasted Apalis14 sightings
    • Olive Sunbird13 sightings
    • Wire-tailed Swallow11 sightings
    • Dark-backed Weaver10 sightings
    • Common Reed Frog9 sightings
    • Little Greenbul9 sightings

    Best time to stay at Chawani Bungalow

    Best months:
    May
    July
    September
    Jan
    Fair21°C350mm
    Feb
    Fair21°C165mm
    Mar
    Fair20°C237mm
    Apr
    Great19°C49mm
    May
    Great17°C18mm
    Jun
    Great16°C36mm
    Jul
    Great15°C21mm
    Aug
    Great18°C21mm
    Sep
    Excellent20°C9mm
    Oct
    Great22°C36mm
    Nov
    Great23°C93mm
    Dec
    Fair23°C169mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Thyolo

    12 km away

    Nearest airport

    Chileka International Airport (BLZ)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Chileka International Airport (BLZ)

    26 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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