Conference Venue in Lilongwe
Meeting rooms, accommodation, and catering on one estate
Beyond City Conference Rooms
Most conferences in Lilongwe happen in city hotels — functional spaces, but surrounded by the same urban environment teams work in every day. The setting changes rooms, but it does not change the dynamic.
Chalo Villas and Farms offers a conference centre in Chitedze, just 20 minutes from Lilongwe city centre. The estate provides dedicated meeting facilities, on-site accommodation, and catering from Harvest Table — everything needed for focused, productive gatherings in a countryside setting.
Conference Facilities
Meeting Rooms
Flexible meeting spaces configurable for groups of 8 to 80 attendees. Arrangements include boardroom, classroom, theatre, and U-shape layouts depending on programme requirements.
Boardroom
A dedicated boardroom for senior leadership sessions, board meetings, and executive discussions requiring a more formal setting.
Breakaway Spaces
Smaller rooms and outdoor areas for group work, informal discussions, and sessions that benefit from a change of environment during the programme.
Equipment
Projectors, screens, whiteboards, and WiFi available. Technical requirements should be discussed in advance to ensure proper setup.
On-Site Accommodation
Ten stand-alone villas provide sleeping capacity for up to 28 delegates. This eliminates the need for separate hotel bookings, transport logistics, and the fragmentation that comes with splitting a group across multiple locations.
Delegates stay on the same estate where sessions take place, building continuity between formal programme time and informal discussions over meals and walks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conference facilities does Chalo offer?
The estate includes a dedicated conference centre with meeting rooms configurable for 8 to 80 attendees, a boardroom for senior leadership sessions, breakaway spaces for small group discussions, and outdoor areas for informal sessions. Equipment such as projectors and whiteboards can be arranged.
How far is the conference venue from Lilongwe?
Chalo Villas and Farms is located in Chitedze, approximately 18 kilometres from Lilongwe city centre along the M1 Mchinji Road. The drive takes 15 to 25 minutes, making it accessible for day conferences while providing a genuine countryside setting.
Can delegates stay overnight?
Yes. The estate has ten stand-alone villas accommodating up to 28 guests. This allows multi-day conferences, strategy retreats, and workshops where delegates stay together on site without requiring separate hotel arrangements.
Is catering included?
Harvest Table, the estate restaurant, provides all catering for conferences. Menus are structured around the programme schedule and can include working breakfasts, coffee breaks, seated lunches, and formal dinners. The restaurant sources ingredients from the estate farm.
What types of events does the venue suit?
The conference centre hosts board meetings, strategic planning sessions, team retreats, training workshops, seminars, and annual reviews. The setting suits organisations that need focused time away from the office in a professional but relaxed environment.
Plan your conference at Chalo. Contact us to discuss facilities, accommodation, and catering for your event.