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Chelinda CampExplore the Nyika PlateauChalet loungeHiking from Chelinda CampRoan AntelopeBreathtaking scenery

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Chelinda Camp

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About Chelinda Camp

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Chelinda Camp consists of self catering chalets, each with two bedrooms and bathrooms with showers or baths and a lounge and dining room in each chalet with an open log fire and kitchen.

These chalets were originally parks board self catering accommodation and then were substantially upgraded by Nyika Safaris who left the property at the end of 2007. In 2009 Wilderness Safaris took over the management of Chelinda and upgraded the accommodation, though they can still be booked on a self catering basis, we are using them as part of tailor made trips where your staff arrange all the meals for you.

The accommodation is simple but very comfortable with all facilities provided and excellent food. There are experienced staff at the camp who will look after the accommodation, stoke the fires and look after you well!

Visits to Chelinda normally include 2 game drives per day and a walk or an all day trip out with a picnic. The birding here is fantastic and night drives are also usually very productive with plenty of nocturnal wildlife. Mountain biking can also be arranges from Chelinda and fishing on the dam.

Photographs by Dana Allen and Mike Myers, courtesy of Wilderness Safaris

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Highlights

  • Walking or mountain biking on the Nyika Plateau
  • Fantastic bird watching
  • Unusual mammal species on the Nyika such as Roan Antelope and Eland
  • Amazing views and panoramic vistas
  • Great night drives

Situation

Nyika National Park, Northern Malawi, access from Mzuzu (180km by road) or fly into the parks airstrip by charter.

Activities

Walking, mountain biking, game viewing (day and night), birdwatching, fly fishing, relaxing. Horse riding on Nyika Plateau is currently not available.

Facilities

Two bedroomed chalets with bathrooms and a lounge and dining area with kitchens and chef and staff provided.

Child policy

Families welcome.

Open

All year.

Best time

Very cold in Malawian winter (May - July)

Inclusions

Accommodation, all meals, transport, guiding and activities. (excluding horse riding or fly fishing).

Meals

Self catering or full board.

Pricing guidelines for Malawi

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Malawi combines well with Zambia.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
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For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

  • Example tripPrice per person
  • 1 week holiday /safari staying in quality accommodationBetween £1800 and £3000
  • 1 week stay at high quality lakeside lodges (including the islands)From about £2500 +

Tribes Advisor

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Although branded a 'camp' the buildings are stone and it's not a tented camp!  For self catering, school groups and the like it's fine, but for international guests then I'd recommend the lodge every time as it's a much nicer location. 

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, visited here October 2010

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