Lakeside Hotel

Location :

• La Rochelle Lodge Chipata, Zambia

  21 August 2017

  On the shores of Lake Malawi, the hotel boasts of a spectacular view of the spreading waters. Facing the lake you are awakened every morning by the sounds of the waves. As the morning breaks the sun rays come piercing through the glass windows announcing the start of a brand new day in the heart of Africa. You are encouraged to step out to watch the beauty of the African horizon as the sun heads up printing it's golden rays in the waters. You have never seen anything like it before.
  
  Sounds of chattering women and children grow louder as they get on to exploit the lake waters for swimming, washing clothes and plates and, interestingly, fishing. They fish in small groups doing it with so much leisure! Rythmically the jump up and down as though dancing to an East African traditional song. Moving in sync to capture the small fishes using mosquito nets.. It is a marvel to watch knowing to well that the spoils are meant for a family's meal.!
  
  The rooms have recently been refurbished and are fitted with air-conditioning. The warmth here can be daring at times. The staff here are very courteous and typically respectful the Malawi "charm"
  
  Freshly prepared meals are saved.
  
  If you feel the lake is scary then the newly built swimming pool would the ideal place for you.

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