/ By The Thyolo House
Mulanje Hotels & Lodges: Where to Stay for Your Mountain Trip
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A journal from a boutique lodge in the Thyolo highlands. These are notes from our corner of Malawi — places we love, walks we've done ourselves, operators we've watched do good work. The mountain treks, tea-estate tours, and day trips are all run by independent operators in Malawi; book those directly with them. Come stay with us before or after — we'll do the room, the meal, and the quiet.
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