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29 March 2018
There's no doubt that the food, service, views and rooms at Mushroom Farm are five-star-worthy. It has an American owner and has an American hipster vibe - and is accordingly expensive. $1.50 for a cup of coffee, $2 for a small carton of juice, $5 for a sandwich packed lunch. The whole place is very eco-friendly (own vegetable garden fertilised by compost toilets; only limited solar electricity) and supports several community projects. I was particularly interested by the community-support aspect and felt that although our bill was enormous we were donating a lot to the local community, so I was disappointed to read on the MF website that only 10% of profits are donated back to the community Someone is making an awful lot of money out of the mushroom farm and it feels like a bit of a con trick. Perhaps some of the profits could be pushed towards fixing the truly atrocious road up there.
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28 February 2018
Best hostel I have stayed in. Great food (vegetarian), great views, great value. Long steep walk up the hill (about 10 km)- try for a shared pickup. Not many about on a Sunday.
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13 February 2018
Incredible place!!! Beautiful view, delicious food, totally off the grid (No WiFi, no power), it supports the local community. A MUST in Malawi.
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07 February 2018
A bit off the beaten path, but totally worth making the trek. Cute ecolodge with a wide variety of sleeping options ranging from self camping to private house. There is minimal power as you're off the grid but they provide internet a couple hours a day (when the connection works) and a charger for phones (not laptops or more power hungry devices). Everything about this place is positively integrated into the local community, many of which work here or are supported in some way by the establishment. And the food is delishious, cheap, and bountiful.
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05 January 2018
Mushroom Farm offers excellent views of Lake Malawi and a number of gorgeous day hikes to nearby waterfalls, local Livingstonia, and the Plateau. The food is fantastic and a great value. We stayed in both a shared dormitory and camped during our time and both options were lovely. Highly recommend!
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25 November 2017
Can't think of a single bad thing to say about this place.
Beautiful location,
Excellent food,
Good variety of accommodation (the cob house had views to die for!),
Organised activities,
Lovely communal areas for eating and socialising, and nice spots to go and chill out quietly too,
Amazing staff,
Really worthwhile engagement with the local community by the hostel owners.
The journey up to the hostel is a bit scary at times. . but it's so worth it!!
One of the best places we've stayed in our trip around Africa, would recommend 100%!response / report this review -
10 September 2017
Extremely characteristic accommodation, breathtaking views and excellent food. Stayed longer than planned. Defenitely recommended.
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30 July 2017
One of those magical places in the world you shouldn't miss.
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20 June 2017
Great views, great friendly service, variety of accommodation options. If showering while looking down a 1000 ft drop sounds fun the Cob House is for you.
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22 April 2017
I love this place! The food is AMAZING, giant portions! And the views are breathtaking. Camping on the edge of the mountain, great people and such kind staff.
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11 December 2016
Incredible staff, view and food. I'll definitely be back!
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07 October 2016
Mushroom farm was probably the best lodge I've experienced in Malawi. A mix of campsites, chalets and dorms make it a right fit for anyone looking to explore the mountain tops of Livingstonia overlooking Lake Malawi. Showers and toilets were well maintained and the vegetarian food was well cooked with many choices.
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22 August 2016
If only this place was close enough for a weekend getaway. we planned to stay 1 night, but spent 2 nights. Rustic, but the best place to switch off and recharge with a book.
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22 November 2015
A must visit. I absolutely loved this place. The view is spectacular.
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28 April 2015
A MUST.
To get to the Mushroom Farm is all an adventure by itself. Once you get there you'll realize you took the right decision.
The view of Lake Malawi is breathtaking. Peace and quietness everywhere.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.response / report this review
