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Makokola Retreat
Makokola Retreat

Makokola Retreat: gallery


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Makokola Retreat: picture gallery


Makokola Retreat sits on a long golden beach, on the southern shore of Lake Malawi.
It has 47 rooms including suites, standard rooms and family cottages,...
...which are all relatively close to each other...
...and set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
In the suites, there is a separate lounge,...
...which is separated from the bedroom by a hatch...
...providing tea and coffee making faciliites.
The bedroom has a double or twin bed surrounded by a mosquito net.
Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a bath ,...
...a toilet and twin wash basins.
The family rooms at Makokola are very similar,...
...except that they have two separate bedrooms.
From the rooms, you can walk through lovely, well-kept tropical gardens...
...with tranquil ponds ...
...to the main areas of Makokola.
The resort's dining area is open on all four sides...
...with views of the lake while enjoying your meal.
The beach here, with its palm trees and golden sand, is really inviting...
...and the perfect place to sunbathe and relax.
Alternatively, you can also take a dip in Makokola's swimming pool...
...or if you feel more energetic, go on a boat trip on the lake.
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Makokola Retreat sits on a long golden beach, on the southern shore of Lake Malawi.
Makokola Retreat sits on a long golden beach, on the southern shore of Lake Malawi.
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It has 47 rooms including suites, standard rooms and family cottages,...
It has 47 rooms including suites, standard rooms and family cottages,...
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...which are all relatively close to each other...
...which are all relatively close to each other...
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...and set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
...and set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
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In the suites, there is a separate lounge,...
In the suites, there is a separate lounge,...
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...which is separated from the bedroom by a hatch...
...which is separated from the bedroom by a hatch...
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...providing tea and coffee making faciliites.
...providing tea and coffee making faciliites.
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The bedroom has a double or twin bed surrounded by a mosquito net.
The bedroom has a double or twin bed surrounded by a mosquito net.
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Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a bath ,...
Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a bath ,...
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...a toilet and twin wash basins.
...a toilet and twin wash basins.
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The family rooms at Makokola are very similar,...
The family rooms at Makokola are very similar,...
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...except that they have two separate bedrooms.
...except that they have two separate bedrooms.
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From the rooms, you can walk through lovely, well-kept tropical gardens...
From the rooms, you can walk through lovely, well-kept tropical gardens...
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...with tranquil ponds ...
...with tranquil ponds ...
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...to the main areas of Makokola.
...to the main areas of Makokola.
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The resort's dining area is open on all four sides...
The resort's dining area is open on all four sides...
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...with views of the lake while enjoying your meal.
...with views of the lake while enjoying your meal.
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The beach here, with its palm trees and golden sand, is really inviting...
The beach here, with its palm trees and golden sand, is really inviting...
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...and the perfect place to sunbathe and relax.
...and the perfect place to sunbathe and relax.
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Alternatively, you can also take a dip in Makokola's swimming pool...
Alternatively, you can also take a dip in Makokola's swimming pool...
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...or if you feel more energetic, go on a boat trip on the lake.
...or if you feel more energetic, go on a boat trip on the lake.

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