Chawani Bungalow - Chigumula Forest Reserve

Chawani Bungalow is a hotel near Chigumula Forest Reserve.

Location
Chigumula Forest Reserve, Southern Malawi & Shire Valley, Malawi, Southern Africa
Type
boutique_lodge
Coordinates
-16.076475, 35.064243
Price range
luxury
Best season
May to October for pleasant weather and outdoor activities
Phone
01473115
Website
https://www.satemwa.com/
Activities
hotel
Capacity
6 guests
Rooms
3
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available upon request
Child-friendly
Yes

PlnrScore: 38/100

Sustainability

Part of Satemwa Tea Estate, which practices Fairtrade and direct trade, focusing on environmental respect and improving local community livelihoods.

Best Time to Visit Chawani Bungalow

The best months to visit Chawani Bungalow are April, May, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature 20.65°C, rainfall 349.5mm, sunshine 8.8 hrs, humidity 87.9%
  • February: Good, temperature 21.19°C, rainfall 164.5mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 85.2%
  • March: Poor, temperature 20.21°C, rainfall 237mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 85.6%
  • April: Great, temperature 19.34°C, rainfall 49.2mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 82.1%
  • May: Great, temperature 17.4°C, rainfall 18.2mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 74.2%
  • June: Good, temperature 15.88°C, rainfall 36.4mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 75.4%
  • July: Good, temperature 15.49°C, rainfall 21.1mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 72.3%
  • August: Great, temperature 17.61°C, rainfall 21.2mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 65.2%
  • September: Great, temperature 20.38°C, rainfall 8.5mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 56.9%
  • October: Great, temperature 22.38°C, rainfall 35.7mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 57.9%
  • November: Great, temperature 23.07°C, rainfall 93.3mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 64.6%
  • December: Good, temperature 22.64°C, rainfall 168.5mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 73.7%

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Parks in Southern Malawi & Shire Valley

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