Sunbird Ku Chawe

Everything was amazing as far as the room, the view the ambience. The reason for the four instead of a five out of five is because our dinner last night as far as the food was not up to standard. We had a ribeye steak that seriously was 50% fat and vegetables were almost raw. Very disappointed. But the breakfast was amazing and don’t forget to try that plain yogurt.

It was okay. However when food run out on the buffet it would take some time to refill but apart from that everything else was okay. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and made sure our needs are catered for. Great customer service.

We visited 3 times on our recent visit to Malawi. The pool , and attendant were great, food was good & generally very good experience. Why 4 stars and not 5… well, goes back to service. Ordered fri is and took ages to come, waitress forgot bottle opener, the dirty glass, all just meant took ages to just have my beer. Lack of towels at some point, so had to wait. All small but significant and really no excuse for any of it. Be better sunbird. Really could be the best spot in zomba!!!!

First of all we called ahead to check if the heated pool was still heated and we were told that yes it was. Pool was not heated. As a guest you are charged extra to Sauna. Food took forever and was very disappointing each time. Not family friendly

We had an amazing visit. Our booking and Check in was handled so well. Just want to thank Joel and the Kuchawe Inn team for a wonderful experience. They have done great updates on the rooms and just to say the food was great service was wonderful. Thank you to the Kuchawe Sunbird Team. Patrick you were great with the family and took care of us. The Bez family😊❤️

Stunning location.

Sunbird Ku Chawe is situated high up on the Zomba Plateau - one definitely needs a car to get there. It has perfectly manicured beautiful gardens. Even though it was very hot the time that I was there, there is always a cool breeze as it is so high up! I loved my room with the views of the Zomba town & far off mountains such as Chiradzulu and Mulanje. Had a wet room and modern fixtures in the bathroom. There was a good selection of dishes for breakfast and varied menu for dinner. Although the menus seem to be the same in all the hotels I stayed in: Chigumula, Zomba & Blantyre. The food, however, is tasty and fresh. Again the staff were very nice and welcoming: Dumisani, who is so knowledgeable of the history of the Ngoni people (my roots), Miss Loveness, the restaurant supervisor, Gobery the manager and Mr Yason the big boss were all very attentive to ensure a comfortable stay. Second day in Zomba, we hiked about 12 km with my guide. We did William's Falls, Emperor's & Queen's Views, Chagwa lake and Mulunguzi Dam. That was exhilarating! There is so much more to do... but that is for another time. I loved my stay on the plateau. The town of Zomba itself could benefit from regeneration - it is so rundown!

Sunbird Ku Chawe was worth the visit. It is set in a peaceful atmosphere above the Zomba mountain which speaks to the great views. The staff was welcoming and friendly. They were also very accommodating to our needs. The amenities are a bit dated but all in all a lovely breath of fresh air.

Without a doubt this is the best place to stay in the Zomba area. If I returned to Zomba, this is the only place to stay even if it meant driving up and down the mountain everyday because, otherwise, Zomba does not have any other truly nice places to stay. The Ku Chawe is excellent in every respect...food, service, friendly staff, and well-maintained gorgeous grounds and views of the valley. Beware the baboons as they are out of hand and the WIFI is not reliable unless you are in one of the main areas. Doesn't work well in the rooms. But this is a great place to stay!