MALAWI,
The Warm Heart of Africa,
receives its nickname from the friendliness of its people.
Its area of about 118,000 square kilometres, is mostly dedicated to agriculture. Because of Malawi's strong rural character, Chingalire Village is the best place to start exploring this beautiful country.
Homemade meals
Our staff, trained in gastronomy, always enjoy showing the guest the malawian cuisine. We offer buffets with both traditional and western options. If desired, you can even learn how to prepare nsima, zitumbuwa, and other malawian dishes in our kitchen.
INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE TO MALAWI
Get in touch with the locals
We encourage the interaction with villagers during all our activities, because only a Malawian can show you the best of Malawi. Wear a Chinteke and a Dhuku, listen to the elders' storytelling, learn the rules of traditional games, and become a part of our community.
Get to know the area
Walks through the village are the most peaceful experience. visit our different crops, sports fields, cementery, church and behives. We also organize visit to the nearby primary school and hospital.
Basic Chichewa lessons
Chichewa is spoken by around 41% of the population. We offer basic lessons to learn how to greet, everyday vocabulary and useful sentences. And because practice makes perfect, we encourage you to speak with the locals and exchange your language knowledge with us.
Traditional songs and dances
In rural Malawi, every important day is celebrated with music and dancing. Therefore, to understand the Malawian culture one has to learn traditional dances and songs. Our dancing troupe has rescued these ancestral practices and is proud to share their knowledge with visitors and perform for all audiences.
Traditional Homestead
We showcase a traditional homestead. Understanding how our grandparents lived helps us know where we come from and have better reflections over where we want to be in the present and future.
Other Places of Interest
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Kungoni Centre of Culture and Art
Over the years Kungoni Centre has become well known in Malawi and beyond for the excellence of its ethnographic museum (the Chamare Museum) and the activity of the more than two hundred artists who have worked there.
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Gwirize Cultural Village
A community based cultural tourism organization in South East of Salima district is run by the indigenous community since 2004.