Nkwichi Lodge

In 1996 five friends, all with a pioneering spirit and passion for Africa, embarked on a mission to build a new safari lodge in Mozambique. Their dream was to provide guests with beautiful accommodation from which they could explore the surrounding wilderness and communities. One of the main goals was to ensure the lodge helped to protect wildlife and provide social and economic benefits for local people.

Nkwichi Lodge is located on the western shores of Lake Niassa in Mozambique. First impressions are so important. There are no roads within ten miles of Nkwichi. You can only reach the lodge by boat. This immediately creates a feeling of remoteness and tranquillity. You hardly notice the lodge as you arrive on the sandy beach. It has been carefully built to blend in with the surrounding scenery. However you will immediately feel the warm welcome given to you by the local Nyanja people. They are there to ensure you have a memorable stay at Nkwichi.

It’s up to you how much or how little you do at Nkwichi. The lake is the perfect setting to swim, snorkel, sail or canoe whilst the surrounding Manda Game Reserve is there for you to explore, walk and visit local communities. However much exercise you take there is always the comforting knowledge that you can return to the white sandy beach, relax, sun bathe and read a good book.

Nkwichi Lodge is one of those places that grow on you. The only disappointment you will feel when staying here is the realisation at some stage you will have to leave. Many guests overcome this by returning time and again to this beautiful part of Africa.

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