Land & Lake Safaris 2009
Dzalanyama Forest Lodge
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DZALANYAMA FOREST LODGE is set overlooking the Makata Stream, amongst Brachystegia trees, which attract a wide variety of birds and butterflies. It is the ideal retreat from which to enjoy bird watching, hiking, forest trails or to simply relax in the solitude of the surrounding forest. Hyena, leopard and recently a small group of sable antelope have been sighted along with the regular sightings of baboon and duiker. This timber house was originally sited on the Lakeshore at Chintheche and moved in its entirety to its present site in 1977. It is clearly sign posted from Kamuzu Dam 2 and during the rains is only accessible by 4X4 [December to April].
There are 4 bedrooms sleeping a max of 8 people with a shared toilet and bath / shower facility. Each room has wash hand basins. There is a large lounge / dining area with fireplace. Lighting is by candles and gas lamps and there is a gas freezer / fridge. The Lodge is self-catering and all guests are required to provide their own food. The resident cook will prepare all meals and will ensure that you will be well looked after.
Dzalanyama is a range of steep sided hills running for 70 km and forming the border, between Malawi and Mozambique. From 1911 it had been part of the Central Angoni Highlands Game Reserve then later it was gazetted as a reserve and from 1930 it was actively forested. Brachystegias are by far the most dominant kinds of indigenous trees with 3 main species sometimes entirely covering large areas. Other species found are Msuku (Uapaca) and clumps of Nyowe (Eugenia Cordata). At the highest points and fringing the higher streams, are patches of montane evergreen woodland. Pine and Eucalyptus trees were introduced in 1977. This currently covers 1780 Ha.
In 1999 Land and Lake Safaris won the tender to operate the lodge for the next 20 years. Extensive internal and external renovations and improvements were made and the lodge is now comfortable, clean, safe and the perfect place to unwind.
Cost per night, self catering:
Double US$ 45.00
Single US$ 25.00
Whole house reservation US$ 140.00