Be part of our wilderness.
Escape. Explore. Make memories.

Unrivalled luxury in the last true wilderness of Malawi.

Tongole experience

Explore the African wilderness with a fantastic range of exciting safari experiences.

  • Bird safaris
  • Bush walks and treks
  • Cultural experiences
  • Fly Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Scenic Drive

In partnership with African Parks

Tongole Wilderness Retreat

Our lodge is the only high-end lodge in the Nkhotakota Reserve and with breathtaking views over the
beautiful Bua River, it provides a truly exceptional experience in this pristine region.


Indulge in our luxurious, open-plan suites that offer the perfect retreat in which to relax after an exciting
day of exploration. The dining experience at Tongole is often rated as ‘the best in the country’!

Be part of the Tongole story

Tongole Wilderness Lodge is dedicated to operating the business in the most sustainable way possible and with a commitment to a positive impact on the surrounding communities. The lodge provides significant training and employment opportunities in a very poor region of the country. The safari activities on offer to the lodge’s guests have been carefully selected to have, a low environmental impact to protect this pristine region. Tongole Lodge was built with locally sourced and sustainable materials and self-sustainable systems like solar power generation. Finally, at the heart of the Tongole Wilderness Lodge is The Tongole Foundation; a community uplift charity, which has a lasting impact on the community, providing hope and pride in this beautiful area.

Let’s keep in touch

Keep up to date with what we’re up to at the Tongole Wilderness Retreat and the Tongole Foundation. Don’t worry we won’t bombard you with annoying emails, but we do like to keep in touch!

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