@cpnn14
The Makokola Retreat is one of Malawi's premier luxury lakeside resorts, located on the palm-fringed southern shores of Lake Malawi in Mangochi District. Family-owned and renowned for its blend of African architecture, modern hospitality and environmental stewardship, the retreat offers an exceptional destination for conferences, corporate retreats, incentive travel, weddings and leisure holidays. The resort features 67 luxury rooms and villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens and white sandy beaches, creating a tranquil setting that combines business with relaxation. A key attraction is the Tikambilane Conference Centre, a purpose-built facility designed using sustainable materials and inspired by Malawi's natural environment. The centre provides state-of-the-art conference technology, spacious meeting halls and executive boardrooms suitable for government meetings, NGO conferences, corporate training programmes and international events. Beyond conferencing, guests enjoy award-winning restaurants, swimming pools, a gym, golf course, water sports, spa services, cultural experiences and extensive recreational activities along Lake Malawi. The Makokola Retreat has become one of the country's leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations by combining professional conference facilities with luxury accommodation, personalised service and spectacular natural surroundings, making it an ideal venue for both business and social events.
Conference Hall A is the largest venue within the Tikambilane Conference Centre, accommodating up to 160 delegates. It features HD projection systems, Bose audio equipment, wireless internet, flexible seating layouts and professional catering services, making it suitable for conferences, annual meetings, exhibitions, seminars and corporate training programmes.
Conference Hall B accommodates up to 100 participants and provides a modern venue for workshops, seminars, strategic planning sessions and organisational meetings. Natural lighting, sustainable interior finishes, advanced audiovisual facilities and flexible seating arrangements create a productive environment for business events and professional gatherings.
Boardroom 1 is designed for executive meetings, strategic planning sessions, interviews and confidential discussions. Accommodating up to 10 delegates, the room features comfortable executive seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, audiovisual presentation facilities and dedicated catering support, providing a professional environment for productive decision-making and small-group business engagements.
Boardroom 2 offers a modern and private meeting environment for management meetings, project reviews, negotiations and committee sessions. Seating up to 10 delegates, it is equipped with contemporary presentation technology, wireless internet, comfortable furnishings and conference support services to ensure efficient and productive executive meetings.
Boardroom 3 provides an intimate setting for executive briefings, consultations, interviews and strategy meetings. With capacity for up to 10 delegates, it combines modern audiovisual facilities, reliable internet connectivity, comfortable seating and personalised conference services, creating an ideal space for focused discussions and confidential business engagements.
December 2020 saw the re-opening of our brand-new Il Lago restaurant providing guests an al fresco dining experience along with the perfect hideaway on rainy days while offering spectacular Lake views while dining. The old “Beach Lounge” was redesigned & renovated into our new Coffee Lounge that connects to our Il Lago restaurant. The Coffee Lounge offers free unlimited wi-fi to all in house guests & is a quite area for guests to enjoy a book, do some work or just savour the beauty of Lake Malawi before them; while being able to enjoy the coffee’s, teas, and desserts that are served in the Coffee Lounge.
Dining at the Retreat is an eclectic experience. Guests can savour fine Mediterranean cuisine, celebrate the tastes of Malawi or feast on Italian specialties in our casual restaurant and bar. Our natural settings will inspire you ...claim a lakeside table, swim to the poolside bar, join us on a theme night or sit on a torchlit terrace by the beach for an unforgettable meal.
The Tikambilane Conference Hall offers a modern, purpose-built venue for conferences, seminars, workshops and corporate events. Designed with sustainable Malawian architecture, it features abundant natural lighting, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, high-definition projection, professional catering support and a tranquil lakeside environment that encourages productive discussions and successful events.
The Tikambilane Conference Hall offers a modern, purpose-built venue for conferences, seminars, workshops and corporate events. Designed with sustainable Malawian architecture, it features abundant natural lighting, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, high-definition projection, professional catering support and a tranquil lakeside environment that encourages productive discussions and successful events.
Loading availability...
