Huntingdon House Satemwa Tea Estate

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Huntingdon House Satemwa Tea Estate

Originally the family home built by Maclean Kay in 1928, Huntingdon House exudes a colonial charm and unique character that cannot be recreated. This magnificent house forms the heart of Satemwa Tea Estate and is surrounded by sprawling manicured gardens with secret patios and terraces waiting to be discovered by guests.

As one of Malawi’s first land claims registered in 1874, Satemwa Tea Estate is undoubtedly among the country’s most respected and established tea and coffee producers, managed and operated by third-generation members of the Cathcart Kay family. Chip, one of Maclean Kay’s sons, and his wife Dawn live on the estate, and Huntingdon’s guests are invited to step back in time and share some of the Chips’ wonderful memories of his family home, discover the multitude of teas exported from the estate, and hear the fascinating history of Satemwa Tea Estate.

The capacity of Huntingdon House

The house has been tastefully refurbished to offer 5 unique suites, each individually decorated to reflect the quirks and character of this grand residence. Each area of the house has a story of its own from the original children’s nursery to the resident priest’s quarters and private Chapel. Guests are encouraged to share the colorful history of one of Malawi’s oldest homes while being spoilt by our team of professional staff.

Location of Huntingdon House

Huntingdon House is located in the Mulanje area of southern Malawi. Mount Mulanje is a freestanding volcanic inselbergs set in the southeast of Malawi, with an area of 1275 square kilometers and a peak elevation of 3002 meters, around 2300 meters higher than the tea plantations of the surrounding plateau.

How to get to Huntingdon House

Using a 4×4 safari vehicle travelers can drive from Lilongwe the main capital to Blantyre which is 320 km which is about a 5-6 hour drive from Blantyre Mount Mulanje is 65 km east of Blantyre where the lodge is located.

Things to do while at Huntingdon House

• Tea tasting
• Mountain biking
• Coffee tours
• Mountain biking
• Birding tours
• Hiking mount Mulanje
• Community involvement
• Games like golf and badminton

Lodge grade by Wilderness Explorers Africa Experts

Our experts rate this lodge 7/10 perfect for family and adventure activities in Malawi.