Chalo Villas

Chalo Villas is an off-grid farm and hospitality business located in Chitedze, along the M12 Mchinji Road, about 18 km from Lilongwe. It offers farm-to-table dining at Harvest Table, private villa stays, quad rides, and guided farm walks. The estate runs entirely on solar power with borehole water purified on-site, providing a working farm experience where guests can eat, gather, and stay within the land.

The estate is 100% off-grid, running entirely on solar power with borehole water purified and sterilised on the property. This self-sufficient setup allows the kitchen, villas, and farm operations to function independently without relying on external power lines from Lilongwe.

Guests can book quad rides across the farm for MWK 35,350 per rider, with rides lasting 15 minutes up to an hour. Each booking can include up to 8 riders and is guided between 8 AM and 5 PM, with no advance booking required for general farm walking paths.

Harvest Table serves breakfast and lunch daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, with walk-ins welcome throughout the service window. The menu features items like Cinnamon Pancakes for MWK 22,220 and Shakshuka for MWK 22,220, all made from ingredients grown or prepared on the estate.

The Sundown Session takes place every Sunday from 2 PM on the veranda, offering cold drinks, good food, and socializing. Guests can bring children to play on the jumping castle while adults relax under the sails, and the session runs alongside the regular Harvest Table service.

A curated wine tasting is held on selected Saturdays at Harvest Table, limited to 20 people and priced at MWK 75,000 per person. The event lasts about 2½ hours and includes a guided tasting of six wines designed to introduce guests to the world of wine.

Villa guests receive a private guided tour of the working farm, which is described as a unique experience only available to overnight stayers. This tour allows guests to see the growing rows, reservoir, and daily farm activities up close with a guide.

The estate is located at M12 Mchinji Road, opposite Chitedze Research Station, in Chitedze, Lilongwe, Malawi. Visitors can turn at India Road rather than Chitedze Research Station to find the free parking on the estate.

Farm walking paths are open to every visitor without a booking or guide, though comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended. The estate spans about 18 km from Lilongwe, taking 15 to 25 minutes to drive depending on traffic.

The farm grows vegetables, herbs, and chillies, with fish moving beneath the reservoir and work following the weather and season. Guests can walk the paths to see the growing rows and watch the farm's daily operations.

The website states that the farm is a working estate where guests can walk through, eat from, gather on, and stay within the land. This holistic approach integrates dining, accommodation, and agricultural activities into a single experience.

Contact can be made via the business phone +265 887 13 48 84 or email [email protected]. The estate also accepts WhatsApp messages for inquiries and bookings.

The estate offers a newsletter for seasonal stories, estate updates, and first access to Wine & Field, sent monthly with no noise. Subscribers can also follow the business on Instagram and Facebook for ongoing updates.

The official website of Chalo Villas is chalovillas.com.

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