Pakachere | Backpackers Lodge

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Welcome to Pakachere Backpackers Lodge. The number one hostel in Zomba, known for its beautiful location at the golf course, close to the centre.

Rooms & rates

Have a look at our different room types. We offer bunk beds in dorms (19 beds), 2 private en-suite rooms, 2 private rooms with shared facilities, as well as tents! We also cater for groups. Please contact us for long-term accommodation.

FACILITIES

Have a drink in our relaxing garden, or come over for a nice meal in our restaurant. On Mondays & Thursdays we serve a quick & affordable lunch and we have Paka Tuesdays! Our restaurant serves local & internationl food from 7AM till 8PM.

CREATIVE CENTRE

We work with local artists and women's groups who sell their products at Pakachere (from jam to pillow pets, tea boxes and coffee). We organise events & training courses in our creative centre and the space is available for meetings and studying.

ACTIVITIES

Ready for some action? Pakachere offers different kinds of trips & workshops. We also share our personal experiences of traveling around Malawi with links to nice places to stay in the country. Have a look and book your favourite!

Check our activities page for Paka’s subjective travel guide for Malawi with tips.

We currently give discount or upgrades for people booking direct on private rooms because it is rainy season. Please mail us for details

What they say

Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor
Various on Tripadvisor - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298276-d2447213-Reviews-Pakachere_Backpackers_Creative_Centre-Zomba_Southern_Region.html
This backpackers, nestled away in Zomba, was much appreciated after long, hard travel through Malawi. We camped on the grounds and just enjoyed the lovely atmosphere of Pakachere's itself.
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I came to stay for two nights and wound up staying for four. The location was perfect being just a short walk into town and a couple of hours walk up to the plateau. The food was amazing with good portions served and for a good price.
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