Rafiki Safari Camp
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Rafiki Safari Camp
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Unnamed Road, Nkhotakota, Central Region, Malawi
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When you stay at Rafiki Safari Camp in Chikombe, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Lake Malawi. This lodge is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Nkhotakota Game Reserve and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Kuti Community Wildlife Park.Show More
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4.9/5Outstanding
·Cleanliness: 4.9
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Amenities
ParkingFree24-Hour Front DeskAirport Pick-up ServiceWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeSmoking Area
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Surroundings
Dining: Nkhotakota Cultural Centre
(16.8 km)
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(18.0 km)
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Family Tent
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Mountain View
Towel
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Standard Tent
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Mountain View
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Guest Reviews(20)
4.9/5
Outstanding
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.9
- Service4.9
Guest User
April 23, 2024
Our stay at Rafiki Safari Camp was amazing. We enjoyed every moment of it. It's a nice and quite place, ideal for a relaxing moment away from the busy city life. Our host, Sandi, was very hospitable and she made our stay very easy. Thanks Sandi for the Table and chairs 😍😍
Guest User
March 31, 2024
After a long drive we were joyfully welcomed to Rafiki Safari Camp by Sandy. She and her husband, Chris, designed and built the safari camp that is merged within the natural landscape. Their gift of hospitality is reflected in the details; open air showers with views of the foliage, private spaces for relaxing, hot showers, comfortable beds, all set in a peaceful oasis. The dining is 5-star; it is evident that the chefs take pride in creating delicious gourmet meals for the guests. My only regret is that we only had 2 nights there.
Guest User
November 5, 2023
A high standard of accommodation and a very friendly welcome from Sandi & Chris. My wife and I booked one of the lodges for 2 nights dinner B&B and it was just the job. Lodge was excellent and well maintained, Food was good at both dinner (set menu) and (cooked) breakfast. Internet connection good in lodge room, and everything is their own solar power. The lodges border the wildlife reserve so you can walk around their estate - we saw no wildlife to speak of, but I can't blame them for that! If you want a game drive you need to book 2 days' notice. Be warned - there are different levels of accommodation with significantly different prices. We booked direct and so knew the deal, but booking agencies don't make this clear at all and so you need to check their website and maybe contact them direct.
Guest User
October 7, 2023
We had a wonderful stay at Rafiki and were overwhelmed by the lovely hospitality of Sandy and Chris! This place is a pure Gem - Both our organized Walking Safari and the Game Drive where absolutely wonderful (and certainly adventurous) and the food and lovely chats made this a few days to remember - What a Gem Rafiki is! Thank you especially to Chris for his help with our flat tyre :D Was greatto have stayed with you, Steph & Fred.
Guest User
September 15, 2023
After so many weeks of camping Rafiki Safari camp was the luxury break we needed. The camp is on the edge of the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve with its own meandering paths to the Bua River. We had a wonderful room with a king size bed, private bathroom and a veranda overlooking the forest on which to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Sandi and Chris were incredible hosts and have an immense knowledge of the region. We were treated to excellent food with fresh ingredients sourced locally and Sandi's signature homemade bread, should I mention her Death by chocolate pudding! The Camp is close enough to Lake Malawi for exploratory trips and?or a day in the Wildlife Reserve . Highly recommended.
Guest User
September 15, 2023
We visited Sandi and Chris for 4 nights in the middle of a 6 six week camping trip through Zambia and Malawi .What luxury after all the camping. The cottage was perfect, the meals out of this world ( Sandy is a cook of note) and the game drives into the park in their safari vehicle with Chris at the wheel were great fun. Also great to have a pool to cool of in. The friendliness of all the staff, the efficient running of the camp, the cleanliness, the helpfulness all made for a wonderful stay. Not to mention the peaceful location wedged in a forest in the triangle between the Bua river and the Nkotakota park. Geoff and Lyn Cape Town
Guest User
September 15, 2023
As a party of 10 we booked all the rooms and some of the campsites rooms. Everything was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for Sandi and her team. The food was superb and far superior to anything we had elsewhere on our trip. We murmured with delight at freshly made bread, which was still warm and got excited to taste real butter after 2 weeks of margarine. We really appreciated the fact that Sandi made a birthday cake for one of our party to celebrate his 85th birthday. Safari drive should be viewed as a wildlife experience rather than game drive to avoid disappointment if you don’t see any elephants. Book for 2 nights rather than just one!
Guest User
September 2, 2023
We were so spoilt by Chris and Sandi - luxurious tented room with everything you need- a delicious curry that evening - awesome game drive - couldn’t have asked for more - a relaxing bush experience…. Thank you from the bottom of our heart ❤️
Guest User
January 31, 2023
An exceptionally well maintained safari camp located just outside the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and close enough to the M5 tarmac road that it’s an easy drive. We stayed in the spacious luxury tents and enjoyed views over the woodland and distant mountains, a comfortable bed and piping hot showers. We booked for dinner each night and the three course meal plus a loaf of bread was more than adequate and the quality of the meals absolutely fantastic! Well done to the team. You won’t want to miss the delicious and famous bread. We were pleasantly surprised to learn of trails that we could walk down to the Bua River which provided one of many glorious sunset spots. The pool was sparkling clean and definitely needed as the October heat begins to set in! We loved the pool. Best of all, we saw so many animals on an early morning drive in the reserve: elephants, sable, reed buck, impala, water buck, warthogs, baboon, hawks & bats. Chris and Sandy were wonderful hosts and made us truly feel at home. Definitely a special place in Malawi.
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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:30
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 3
When you stay at Rafiki Safari Camp in Chikombe, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Lake Malawi. This lodge is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Nkhotakota Game Reserve and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Kuti Community Wildlife Park.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Rafiki Safari Camp, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include microwaves, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Rafiki Safari Camp, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include microwaves, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Services & Amenities
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ParkingFree
24-Hour Front Desk
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Smoking Area
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