Tongole Wilderness Retreat

Tongole Wilderness Retreat Tongole Wilderness Retreat is made for total relaxation and adventure, guests enjoy complete freedom Access to to the Lodge is either by road or aircraft.

Tongole Wilderness Retreat is an unrivalled eco-tourism property set deep within the rugged and breathtakingly beautiful miombo woodland of the 1,800km Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Hugging the forest-clad banks of the lovely Bua River, Tongole is the only high-end lodge in the reserve, drawing those who seek an exceptional wilderness experience in one of Africa's, and possibly Malawi's last, truly

unexploited wildlife areas. Fly directly to the airstrip within the reserve; taking only 28 minutes from Lilongwe International Airport and a few minutes drive to Tongole! Alternatively, by choosing to travel by road, you will enjoy a fabulous three-and-a-half-hour scenic journey to reach the reserve.

24/06/2026

Choose experiences over things

Make this a year to remember with a trip to Malawi’s hidden gem: Tongole

Explore the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve with our expert local guides, kayak along the riverine, and discover a side of Malawi few people get to experience.

Every Tongole stay is tailored to you, whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a little of both.

Summer holiday availability remains.

Book via the link in bio.

Why not extend your stay in Malawi by exploring add-on’s with our partner

Escaping the summer crowds starts here With multiple balconies and lookout points throughout our lodge, including from y...
23/06/2026

Escaping the summer crowds starts here

With multiple balconies and lookout points throughout our lodge, including from your room itself, you can escape the crowds of everyday life and feel like you have Malawi’s nature all to yourself.

At Tongole, you’ll find space, stillness and front-row views of Malawi’s wilderness. Spend your mornings watching wildlife from your balcony and your evenings enjoying sunset views over the reserve.

Summer availability remains for 2026.

Book your stay via the link in bio.

Why not extend your stay in Malawi with our partner Tongole Tours

What will you spot through the trees? At Tongole, with Malawi’s nature all around, you can be sure to spot a range of di...
13/06/2026

What will you spot through the trees?

At Tongole, with Malawi’s nature all around, you can be sure to spot a range of different local wildlife species.

Click the link in bio to book your adventure in the wild with us today. We still have spots open during the summer holidays!

Why not extend your stay in Malawi and check out our partner Tongole Tours for more adventure !

Introducing Wild Stories 🐘 Here at Tongole, there is so much wildlife you can spot during your stay and we want to give ...
01/06/2026

Introducing Wild Stories 🐘

Here at Tongole, there is so much wildlife you can spot during your stay and we want to give you a glimpse into some of the amazing animals here.

First up, the Spotted Eagle Owl 🦉 our team member Emmanuel noticed this majestic bird one evening and just HAD to capture some footage of it perched in the trees surrounding the lodge.

We hope you enjoy these fun facts!

Stay tuned for our next post in the Wild Stories series, where we’ll showcase Warthogs !

What will you spot at Tongole? Click the link in bio to book your next vacation with us.

Saturday nights in…the wild 🔥 Here at Tongole, evenings are for sharing stories by the fire surrounded by Malawi’s untou...
30/05/2026

Saturday nights in…the wild 🔥

Here at Tongole, evenings are for sharing stories by the fire surrounded by Malawi’s untouched wilderness: The Nkhotakota Reserve.

Come and write your next story in the wild with a trip here. Click the link in bio to book now.

27/05/2026

When they say they know a place…

And they bring you to Tongole 🐘

Tongole is where dreams come true. Come and experience Malawi’s Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and see all of the animals that live here. Elephants are regulars here, you might even find them strolling on the grounds of the lodge itself.

You can’t get closer to nature than this.

Click the link in bio to plan your trip now.

19/05/2026

This & no service…

At Tongole, you can take time to reset from the hustle & bustle. Come and relax at the heart of Malawi’s Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, where you can see elephants at any angle - whether that’s from your balcony, one of the lodges lookout points or whilst on a guided walk with our expert local guides.

Click the link in bio to book your relaxing getaway now.

Want to continue your Malawi adventure? Why not check out our partner to explore more of what Malawi has to offer.

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Tongole Wilderness Retreat
Nkhotakota
AFRICA

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