Butterfly Space Eco Lodge

Butterfly Space Eco Lodge is a non-profit, community-based eco-lodge located on the shores of Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay's Chikale area. The property combines accommodation, sustainable tourism, community development and cultural activities, making it quite different from conventional hotels and conference centres. The lodge is surrounded by natural scenery, with views of Lake Malawi and the mountains of Nkhata Bay. The current official website describes the property as having 12 rooms, including self-contained chalets, a family room, dormitories, standard accommodation and a lakeside campsite. It also provides a communal workspace, free Starlink Wi-Fi, solar-heated showers, eco-friendly toilets and other environmentally conscious facilities. For events, Butterfly Space is particularly interesting because its lakeside deck has hosted cultural events, open-mic nights, concerts, community gatherings, school visits and celebrations. The lodge also states that Mkhana Café can cater for private functions and parties. The property additionally operates community-development facilities, including an information and computer centre, and supports local education, environmental and sustainable-tourism projects.