Farm Stay in Lilongwe
Accommodation on a working agricultural estate
Stay on a Working Farm
Most accommodation near Lilongwe exists within the city or on the outskirts with little connection to the land. Chalo Villas and Farms is different — a hospitality estate built on and around a working agricultural operation.
The 14.7-acre estate includes irrigated farmland producing seasonal vegetables, herbs, and other crops. Guests stay in stand-alone villas positioned within this landscape, and meals at Harvest Table draw directly from what the farm produces.
The Agricultural Estate
The farm operates year-round with structured crop rotations and irrigation systems. Current production includes seasonal vegetables, chilli varieties, herbs, and aquaculture. What grows changes with the seasons, and the kitchen adapts accordingly.
This is not a decorative garden designed for photographs. It is working agricultural land with real production goals. The hospitality operation exists alongside and is connected to this agricultural identity.
Farm to Table Dining
Harvest Table, the estate restaurant, serves meals using ingredients grown on site or sourced locally. The menu changes based on what is available — when tomatoes are in season, they appear across dishes. When squash is ready, the kitchen uses squash.
This connection between farm and table is not a marketing concept. It is the operational reality of how the restaurant sources its ingredients. Guests see the land that produces their food and taste the difference that proximity makes.
The Farm Stay Experience
- Private villa accommodation within the estate grounds
- Views across farmland and gardens from your patio
- Meals at Harvest Table using farm produce
- Optional guided farm walks and agricultural tours
- Quiet countryside setting 20 minutes from Lilongwe
- Connection to the land and its seasonal rhythms
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Chalo a farm stay?
Chalo Villas and Farms is built on 14.7 acres of irrigated farmland. The estate includes structured crop production, herb gardens, and aquaculture. Guests stay in villas positioned within this working agricultural landscape, and Harvest Table serves meals using produce from the farm.
Can guests tour the farm?
Yes. Guided farm walks can be arranged to see crop production, irrigation systems, and the connection between farm and table. The experience provides context for the meals served at Harvest Table and a window into agricultural operations in Malawi.
What is grown on the farm?
The farm produces seasonal vegetables, herbs, chillis, and other crops depending on the time of year. The kitchen draws from what is available, which means menus at Harvest Table change with the agricultural calendar.
Is this a working farm or a tourist attraction?
Chalo is a working agricultural estate, not a themed attraction. The farm operates year-round with real production goals. Guests experience this as context for their stay rather than as a staged activity.
How far is the farm stay from Lilongwe?
The estate is approximately 18 kilometres from Lilongwe city centre along the M1 Mchinji Road. The drive takes 15 to 25 minutes, placing it close enough for easy access while offering a genuine countryside and agricultural setting.
Book your farm stay at Chalo. Select your dates and reserve your villa on the estate.