Mushroom Farm Travel Guide: Top Sights in Malawi, Tours & Travel

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Mushroom Farm- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Malawi; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

The Mushroom Farm is an eco-lodge located on a cliffside in Livingstonia, Malawi, offering stunning views of Lake Malawi, Nyika National Park, the Rift Valley, and Tanzania's mountain range. This retreat provides unique accommodations, from cozy cabins built with natural materials to dormitories perfect for solo travelers or groups, as well as options for camping. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking a scenic route from Chitimba or relaxing in the open-air cliffside restaurant, which serves farm-to-table meals made from locally sourced ingredients. The eco-lodge is dedicated to sustainability, operating on solar and hydro energy, using composting techniques, and implementing innovative waste reduction practices. The Mushroom Farm fosters a strong connection with the local community and environment, making it a perfect destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and eco-conscious living.

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Livingstonia Museum

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Reviews of Mushroom Farm

Anouk Sijbring

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-14

Location is unbelievable!! The view is breathtaking and the staff is the nicest ever!! 100% worth the drive up here. Would recommend the breakfast burrito and the massage (13.000 kwa for 1 hour is insane). The view from the cob house bathroom is the best ever
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5
Reviewed: 2024-10-09

Its been a long time since I stayed here last but it was always the perfect place to stay. Set high above Lake Malawi it offers outstanding views. It had fantastic things to hike to nearby, particularly the waterfall. A must stay when in the area. The tents are comfortable. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
Bengt Riedel

3
Reviewed: 2024-08-24

We did not sleep there but only stopped for lunch. The place itself blends in beautiful in the surrounding area. The lunch menu consists of simple meals that are completely vegetarian. Unfortunately we were not so happy with the service and the kitchen. Although we communicated before that we would be coming for lunch we still had to wait 1 hour for our food. It was good but the simple dishes they offer should not take an hour to cook, especially since we were almost some there. It’s also noteworthy that the road leading there is bad. We recommend a high clearance car, in rainy season even 4x4 might be necessary.
My Phone

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-07

Awesome stay. Horrible way to get in (either on motorcycles, or a loooong hike up the hill). Delicious food. Free drinking water provided. Amazing clifftop hot bath. Waterfalls nearby (circa 20-30min walk - no tour required, just pay 2,000 once you get at the waterfall). All food is vegetarian.
Anne-Marie O'Driscoll

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-23

Mushroom Farm is a unique experience - a hidden lodge high above the rest of the world, we’ve unbeaten views of the countryside and Lake Malawi. The lodge employs local people, and you get a real sense that the lodge provides a lot to the community. Staff are warm and can’t do enough for you. Great activities available at the lodge. Dinner is always delicious, varied and has plenty veggies. We stayed in the Safari Tent which is spacious and comfortable.