Zomba has a great variety of accommodation. There is something for every budget and at various locations.
Below you find accommodation in Zomba. You can click on the link to visit the lodge’s website, contact them directly via email, or you can call the lodge to inquire for more information or to book your bed. This list is not exhaustive; members of the Zomba Tourism Association pay to be represented on this website.
Pakachere
Picture by Madison 
Relax in our lounge 
Dorm
Pakachere Lodge offers basic accommodation for various budgets. Prices start from Mk 5,000 per person per night for camping to an en-suite family room that sleeps 4 people for Mk 50,000 per night. It has a cafe & restaurant, and is a social meeting place for travelers, expats and local Malawians. Recommended by the Bradt Guide!
Long-term guests are most welcome; please contact us to negotiate a discount. “… it would be impossible to overstate that Pakachere literally feels like heaven on earth. From the staff to the scenery to the food, everything is perfect. And this is coming from someone who had a long-term stay at the lodge — a total of 3 weeks.” (Jenna, TripAdvisor)
The lodge has changed it set-up to provide more space for physical distancing. ‘Paka’ now has 2 big safari tents outdoors for people who rather not share with strangers.
Pakachere won the award for Best Hostel in Malawi 2020 (Hostelworld) and scores an average of 8.7 on booking.com. “The location is great, with a large garden space and lots of different comfortable common areas. The food was good, and the staff was wonderful!” (Booking.com).
Tel. +265(0)994685934 | +265(0)882858089
Kutchire Lodge Liwonde NP
Kutchire lodge is located inside Liwonde National Park in Liwonde, Machinga. We have tree houses, stone chalets, dorms and camping.
Activities we do game safaris, boat safaris and also a drive to Chikala Pillars. We have a swimming pool free for our guests who stay with us overnight.
Experience head on with nature
Contact | Tel. +265999729036 | +265999219423
Mango Lodge
Mango Lodge is central in town on Chirunga Road opposite Zomba Theological College.
We have spacious executive guest rooms with unbeatable amenities and accessories, modern conference facilities and fine dining. Uninterrupted water supply, solar power backup system, DStv, free WiFi to resident guests, friendly staff and ease of access to the facility.
Contact | Tel. +265885413668
Wadonda Suites
Wadonda Suites are located in a low density, low lying area of Old Naisi at the foot of Zomba Plateau, off Old Naisi Road (Old Naisi By-pass).
It is a magnificent and elegant place for executives and researchers that require quietness to work and think of business solutions and novel ideas in a very relaxing atmosphere. It serves the top-end of the hospitality industry in Zomba City. It is also a perfect place for those who want to take a break from their busy schedule and want to relax, refresh and strategize. The complex was specially designed by the founders with a professorial touch giving it an exquisite appearance befitting executive, business leaders and academic thinkers. We have 10 suite hotel type of rooms with 4 of the suites equipped with a kitchenette for those that want to break away from them won’t cook can’t cook temptations. The rooms are designed to provide both working and relaxing environment with executive work space and couches. Each room has access to the back garden for captivating views of Zomba Plateau. We have conferencing facilities including one executive Boardroom and on conference room both overlooking our swimming pool.
NDANGOPUMA BAR
It overlooks our swimming pool. It stocks a variety of local and international brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails.
SWIMMING POOL
Standard 10 by 5 pool for access to our resident guests.
NAISI RESTAURANT
Ideal for business lunches, small private dinner functions and intimate, romantic evenings.
Tel. +(265) 1 528 400 | +(265) 994 45 10 66 | +(265) 882 20 66 66
Villa Kupa
Villa Kupa was once a home to a family of four. Now, Villa Kupa is open to be a home for you. Ideal for any kind of traveler, whether you seek some time to relax and unwind; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zomba and beyond and listen to the sounds of nature. Or whether you seek to have a quiet place to self-reflect or focus on some work. We are ready to be your home.
Contact | Tel. +265 885890866
Casa Rossa
Casa Rossa lodge & campsite sits in a lovingly restored colonial home about 1½ km up the plateau road from central Zomba. En-suite rooms are simple & thoughtfully appointed & the wrap-around veranda makes for one of the most relaxed spots in all of Zomba.
Camping spots with power points are sprinkled throughout the leafy gardens, all featuring braai facilities, & there is a fabulous trampoline strung up for the monkeys!
Contact | Tel. +265(0)991184211 +265(0)881366126
Madevu Farm
MIFAEC offers decent accommodation at reasonable price in its executive rooms and campsite and hostels with a capacity of over 200 bed space.
Contact | Tel. +265995623338 | +265888896625
Domino Lodge
Domino is a great place in Zomba for various activities. It has an excellent multi cuisine restaurant, a bar with a wide variety of alcohol.
The garden is beautiful and an eco-friendly environment.
The lodge has affordable accommodation, friendly staff and a beautiful view of Zomba down below.
You are always welcome.
Contact | +265 888 309 347 | +265 1 525 649
Hill Springs
Hill Springs is luxurious lodge offering accommodation, restaurant, conference, outside catering and bar services. It is 5.5 miles from Zomba towards Blantyre along M1 Road. It’s perfect for business meetings and base for tourists.
The facility has 13 deluxe guest rooms, 2 conference halls, 3 boardrooms, restaurant and a bar.
+265 886 99 48 71