Makwawa National Scout Camp
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The Guest House is very large and can sleep a total of 10 people. It contains numerous facilities for guests. An expedition from the UK last year renovated the Guest House and fitted a kitchen and running water. In June 2008 a Scout Troop from America donated a solar water heater for the roof of the Guest House.
Facilities
· Hot and cold running water
· Electricity
· Kitchen with cooker and fridge
· Open plan dining and sitting area with a log fire
· Dormitory that sleeps 8
· Double bedroom
· Bathroom with 2 shower cubicles, 2 toilets and sinks
· Veranda
We have several different camping grounds around the site, each with its own beautiful views and wildlife, and there is also a toilet and shower block.
If you are considering travelling light, we have some high quality Masai tents that you can hire out for the duration of your stay.
Recently renovated this hall can be used for a variety of different functions, including conferences, discos, parties and weddings. It comes complete with a toilet block, tables and chairs, white boards and 2 small extra rooms.
The tents we hire are high quality nomad Masai tents that vary in size:
· 2 man tents
· 4 man tents
· 6 man tents
We have a range of generators for hire for functions and these come complete with a set of electric lights and adaptors. Watchmen are also included in the price of the hire of the generator.
We have many beautiful guided walks for you to participate in
Zomba Plateau
This walk from the campsite up the mountains to Zomba Plateau is beautiful and filled with wildlife such as baboons and Vervet Monkeys. There are two options, either to walk up to the plateau and back down or to walk up to the plateau and then walk down into Zomba Township to explore around the town.
Queen’s View
This is a shorter walk that takes you up to a point with an amazing view of Songani village.
Malosa Mountain.
Trips can be organized to hike up Malosa Mountain.
Village walks
We also offer a beautiful short walk around the local villages which gives you a real insight into African life.
The Superette was donated to the Scout Camp by Boy Scouts of the American Scout Troop 891. They came and stayed at the campsite during June 2008 and helped clear the site for the building.
The building was constructed in June 2008 by local builders in the Songani village and the money was raised by the American Scouts in their home country. It is yet to be completed and funds will need to be raised to initially stock the Superette. It is a valuable asset to the campsite and will help make the campsite work towards its way to sustainable running and will also aid the local villages.
Progress of the Assistant Manager’s house at Makwawa Campsite is coming along quickly.
The house, which has been funded by Ashby and Coalville Scout District in the U.K. and Mr. & Mrs. Morris, has been built near the Camp Commissioner’s house on the foundations of a previously demolished house.
It is a 2 roomed house with electricity
The roofing construction has also been completed.
