Barefoot Lodge and Safaris
Malawi
At a glance
Barefoot Lodge and Safaris is a lodge, campsite, restaurant, bar and safari base in Chitipi, west of Lilongwe. The property sits just off the M12 on Mchinji Road, past the Gateway roundabout and around 12 kilometres from Lilongwe city centre. Its setting gives travellers a practical base for accommodation, meals, meetings and trips in Malawi.
The accommodation combines lodge stays with camping, giving the property a relaxed outdoor character suited to travellers building an itinerary around nature, road travel or safari activities. The restaurant and bar add on-site food and drink, while the conference space provides a setting for meetings and organised gatherings. The overall style is welcoming and connected to Malawian hospitality, with accommodation and travel planning brought together in one place.
Barefoot Lodge and Safaris also arranges safaris, tours and day trips in Malawi, as well as journeys across Southern and Eastern Africa. That makes the property relevant to visitors looking for more than a place to sleep, particularly those who want help shaping a wider travel programme. Safari planning can form part of a stay, while day trips offer a way to explore beyond the lodge.
The restaurant and bar give residents and visitors a place to eat and spend time on the property, and the conference facilities broaden its appeal for organised groups. The venue suits independent travellers, camping guests, safari planners and groups requiring accommodation alongside meeting space. Its position outside the city centre offers access to Lilongwe while retaining a lodge and campsite identity.
Directions deserve attention because online mapping may not identify the most accurate route. The lodge is reached from the M12 via Mchinji Road, west of Lilongwe and beyond the Gateway roundabout. Barefoot Lodge and Safaris brings together accommodation, camping, dining, conferencing and safari arrangements in a single Chitipi base.