The retreat is surrounded by lush gardens, a gorgeous beach and clear calm waters – this in itself is memorable. The staff are accommodating, and they continue to create memorable experiences for all who visit. The retreat aims to ensure you get a real Malawian experience and throughout you can see the integration of local traditions and culture around, especially through the crafts and decor. It’s a home-away-from-home stay, settle in and enjoy the hospitality and culture of this family-owned business.

The Makokola Retreat has always ensured to make the local community contributors, and, over the years the retreat has strengthened the long-term commitment to the community. Local villages have been trained to help build the lodge itself, women thatch the roofs and some of the furnishings have been locally handmade – you look around the retreat and admire the touches around. When it comes to the food, they grow their own fresh produce or use the local fishermen nearby for the delicious fish dishes the chef creates – fresh every day!