From the outside, these 10 brick chalets – on a 26-hectare plot next to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – look unimpressive, but they're well appointed and have boutique flair, featuring tiled floors, step-in showers, wicker chairs and African-chic decor. Add to this the peaceful bush setting with vervet monkeys scampering around, and you have a winner.
There’s also a campsite with a bar, plenty of braai (barbecue) sites and hot showers. The lodge's Indian restaurant is equally appealing. Keep your ears open to hear the wildlife centre's one-eyed lion at night.