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A wonderful stay in a beautiful place, but most of all we will rememder the warmth and hospitality of everyone we met - yourselves of course, plus the staff and the village folk.
Mike and Patsy. UK. August 2011

Thanks for making such a special end to our dad's 50th birthday celebrations. We LOVED every part of our stay here. Thanks and God Bless.
Asefa family. Canada. August 2011

Thank you for an absolutly fantastic stay. We enjoyed the amazing view, walking and the water activities so much. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. food delicous too. thanks.
Helen & John. UK. August 2011

Thank you is not enough. Great place, great people, great food and amazing time. We had a blast.... plus.... the vegetables ROCK!!
Victor Vasquez. Venezuela. August 2011

To quote Howard, "every day is the present" and what magnificent presents I have had every day since my illness. I find daily presents here at Danforth which I will treasue and remember on my return. Thank you for the care, love and attention.
Viv and George (83) South Africa.

What an amazing time we had catching up with old class mates from 30 years ago, meeting new friends and re-connecting. Howard & Michelle, thanks for opening your lodge, your hearts and your home to us. This has been such a highlight and one we will never forget. Paradise FOUND!!!
School reunion group. June 2011

Many thanks for a wonderful end to our honeymoon. Danforth is such a beautiful location and we couldn't help but feel relaxed. Food was out of this world, snorkeling wonderful. Thanks.
Darren & Linda. UK June 2011

It is with extremely heavy heart that I must depart your little slice of heaven. Your website simply doesn't capture the grandeur and beauty of lake Malawi. Your hospitality was truly 'off the charts' and I will recommend your resort to my friends and colleagues.
Michael Chommie, France. May 2011

Wow, I cannot thank you enough for providing such incredible hospitality to our organizational retreat. Perfect setting. Thanks for your willingness and enthusiasm in everything you do. Nothing was too much trouble for you guys. Howard and Michelle, grateful thanks!
PSI group. Malawi. May 2011

The memories will last long after our time here is over. I will treasure the moments in my heart. This has been awesome in the true sense of the word!
Petta McLellan. Johannesburg. March 2011

The most wonderful celebration for a very special birthday! Thank you for giving us 7 star treatment. I have loved every minute of this very magical stay.
Viv Lezard. Johannesburg. March 2011

We came needing rejuvenation - and left so enriched, well fed, scuba proficient, much excercised and very content! Howard and Michelle, we delighted in your company. Danforth was everything we wanted and more at this jewel of a spot. Thank you so much.
Paul, Anne, Louise and Sarah Colvin. Durban. March 2011

A wonderful, magical spot in Africa. Well done Howard and Michelle on an outstanding job. good food, professional staff and excellent accommodation. We really don't want to leave..
Mark & Margaret. Zimbabwe. Nov 2010

What a special holiday of diving, great food and fantastic days sailing. What more could we ask for? Keep the paradise going.... we will be back!
Elizabeth, Helge, Anja (Switzerland, Germany, South Africa) Nov 2010

You have made our honeymoon a remarkable and unforgettable experience.The memories are indelibly printed on our souls and in our hearts. Danforth excelled, exceeded every expectation. Many thanks for your contribution to the very happy beginning of our lives together.
Nick and Cathy Pile. Switzerland. Oct 2010

Oh my word!! What a paradise. We have had the most stunning days here. Thank you for spoiling me for the best birthday EVER !!
Benine & Michael Du Toit. Durban.RSA. Oct 2010

Terrific, terrific, terrific!!! So good to see you both again and to be back. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Alistair & Marilyn Forbes. Durban, RSA. Oct 2010

A magical time of sunshine and enjoyment. beautiful surroundings to inspire us. Your team are wonderful. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Anne and Gordon. Sept 2010

Simply not enough superlatives to express the Danforth experience. Wonderfully entertaining and welcoming hosts, delicous and beautifully prepared food, friendly and helpful staff. Thank you all.
Hayden family. Sept 2010

Howard and Michelle, thank you for all the personal touches that made our wedding so special. The venue, location and food were out of this world and everything worked out beautifully to make our day unforgettable. Thank you.
Sherryl & Richard Chatfield. UK. Aug 2010

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful time. I have enjoyed it immensly. Every aspect of what you do is perfect. Thankd you and see you again.
Vanessa Lawrence. UK. August 2010

A fantastic experience. You have shown us such wonderful hospitality. We will be back.
Jackie, Jane and Maria. August 2010

ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU! BILLY aged 10
Billy Dicks. UK

This has been a beautiful experience. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. There have been many highlights, but for me feeding the fish-eagles from Mufasa really touched my heart.... God bless you all here in paradise.
Charl & Karien. South Africa. July 2010

Such a wonderful, relaxed, welcoming, friendly place. We felt cosseted from the moment we arrived. A delightful stay to recharge our batteries after the previous week's safari. Thanks to all the staff who make this such a special place. Gorgeous, gorgeous food in a fabulous setting.
Liz & Keith Somerville. UK. July 2010

Thank you for such a lovely stay. You made our honeymoon so very special. Your location is perfect. The food was amazing. We have to tear ourselves away but we will be back again one day.
Ranjith & Claire Chambers. UK. July 2010

Thank you for this heavenly experience. I hope to be back again one day. Food for my soul. Love you guys, from Alice - in - Wonderland!
Alison. USA.

Outstanding! You have managed to merge 5 star service with a genuine homely feel. Your attention to detail and slick organization is impressive. Wonderful food, energetic watersports, superb hosts. A million thank you's.
Lisa, Gerald and crowd. South Africa. June 2010

It is very difficult to put into words, something as good as this. The rooms, the view, the food the service are all top drawer, but above all that comes the welcome and hospitality,soon to be followed by warm friendship. Top this off with sailing, diving & MUFASA and you have a truly outstanding holiday experience you will never forget.Many thanks, love and best wishes.
Geordie & Kala. UK. June 2010

AWESOMENESS!! Thank you guys for really excelling in making us feel so at home and for letting people have the best time of their lives. What an experience. You have the best place in the world!
Arno & Luandra. May 2010

A wonderful end to our "African Experience". Tom(13) is now a PADI scuba diver and I have relaxed to a point of "standstill"! We will return with the rest of the family.
David & Tom Horner. Bath. UK May 2010

We've had a superb time here as a complete contrast to the game parks. Thank you all.
NIck Owen. UK. April 2010

Couldn't have been better. Everyone so thoughtful and kind - helping us make the most of a special holiday. The people, the place, the facilities and the FOOD, all exceeded our expectations.
Amanda Jones and family. London

Best family holiday EVER, just too short! We will be back.
Kim, Kev,Cayley,Gareth. Cape Town.

We had a wonderful time here. We will never forget Danforth Yachting, all staff and especially you Howard and Michelle. We travelled all around Africa and finally we found you! You are warm island, the best place for relaxing, resting and having fun too. The cuisine was great.
Hana and Tomas. Prague. April 2010

Thank you for three beautiful days that felt like weeks. We needed this perfect place. Amazing food, wonderful company and breathtaking sunsets.
Carolina, Ines, Marina. Brussels. March 2010

Thanks for making our honeymoon so romantic... candle lit dinners on the beach, sunset cruises... these are memories we will cherish.
Paul & Amanda. South Africa. March 2010

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, delicous food,enjoyable conversation... the list goes on. What a wonderful spot you have here. The best of Lake Malawi.
Anna, Tim and Alan. USA / UK

Stay at Danforth felt like visiting old friends with a WICKED holiday home!! Loved it here.
Tali Livni. Canada. Feb 2010

We've had the most wonderful, relaxing, fun stay. We felt so welcome, like part of your Malawi family! Thanks for encouraging Gil to Waterski. Howard, you are teriffic. We hope to be back one day.
Gil & Margie Brodsky, Boston MA. USA

"Take a child by the hand, take a mother by the heart". You have been fantastic. This is the most memorable lake stay ever! Craig, thanks for teaching the boys to dive. Everything was brilliant. We'll be back for the next installment...
Scordis family. Feb 2010

Thank you so much for such an amazing time. The food and hospitality were second to none and the facilities and setting cannot be beaten. Outstanding!
Emma and Alastair. Cape Town

Truly warm, wonderful and friendly. Malawi hospitality at it's best. The food, Michelle, well... there's no words for the amazing cuisine. Howard well.. where do you get that energy?? !! Your staff were fantastic. We've truly been to the "WARM heart of Africa". Thanks again. Jan 2010
Toni & Brad Roe. Johannesburg.

Having been all over the world on different vacations, I must say nothing has come close to the fantastic, exhilirating time we've had here. Thanks to your family, wonderful staff and unbelievable choice of location. Best ever sunset and moon rising on new years eve. What a way to close one decade and open the next. Thank you all. Dec 2009
Karolina, Jason and Max. USA/Sweden/Lusaka/Brussels!

Michelle, Howard and team, so much fun, so little time. One of the best and busiest holidays we've EVER had. Thank you for taking such good care of us.
Gogo, Dora, Babette, Pam and Hannes. South Africa

What a fantastic find along our journey. We arrived as strangers and leave as friends. We'll be back for sure. Dec 2009
Ray and Wiliena. South Africa

If God would have to create paradise, Danforth Lodge would be the plan! Can't thank you enough. October 2009
Alex & Kurt. Vienna, Austria

Wonderful stay, fantastic hospitality and delicious food. The whole family was made to feel welcome. Thank you all.
Lundblom family. Sweden

Thank you for making such wonderful memories for our honeymoon. Our feet have left but our hearts will always remain....
Cheynne & Darryl

Thank you for the most fantastic 6 days. We have had the BEST time at your wonderful lodge. Thanks for your warmth and hospitality. October 2009
Linde family. Cape Town

Utter magic! An unforgettable experience. Loved the village too.
John & Penny. UK

Staying with you felt like being in paradise! Great food, wonderful views, loads of fun. Thank you and your staff for spoiling us. Sept 2009
Helga & Gordian. Germany.

WOW!! We had the most fabulous time and will never forget the experience. Your lodge contributes enormously to the 'Malawi warm heart of Africa' slogan.
Aug 2009
John & Val Howsley. Cape Town.

Danforth is a little piece of heaven! Thank you to all the staff for making our time here so perfect.
August 2009

Kim,Alec,Tom,Dom, Livvy Graham. Sevenoaks, England.

We've so enjoyed our introduction to sailing, waterskiing and scuba diving and would love to return to perfect our new skills. Thanks for everything. Fun times had by all.
David, Sarita, Victoria & Jonathan Cole, Paris. France

Thanks for your warm and caring hospitality. We felt right at home here. Malawi has definitely been the highlight of our African trip. We hope to return!
Craig & Christina Tyler. Colorado, USA

We are sad to leave this beautiful lodge, certainly one of the nicest places in the world! Thanks to Michelle and Howard for their dedication. Hope to visit you here again.
Stefan & Mechthild Walz. Berlin, Germany

This has been something we will never forget. An amazing honeymoon. Mufasa is the trump card. Thank you so much.
Katie & David Giles. Lincolnshire, England

Thanks to all the team for an amazing stay. Wonderful attention to detail, fab food and brilliant organization throughout. We'll be promoting Malawi in a big way.
Mary, Ben, Conrad, Katendi Heald. Bristol. UK.

In just 4 days we feel part of the Danforth "Family". Your warm hospitality and encouragement to try another watersport have made this a wonderful end to our African adventure. Of all the places we have visited around the world, yours is the only one to which we would return. We will send Alex back in his gap year to help crew the Mufasa as he is now an expert in reading the winds - thanks Howard!
Gareth, Alison Rose and Alex Llewellyn. UK.

What an incredible time we have had. We had no idea it was going to be so personal yet so professional. Outstanding food, beautiful rooms and great staff. Mufasa outshone everything though - awesome sunset cruise. A million thanks to you all.
Jess, Karen, Jeremy and Caleb Rogers.

A fantastic time had by all, and ...... I SKIED!! Thanks Howard, Michelle, Craig and staff. Flawless visit yet again. Thanks so much.
Paulene Jones and family. Zambia

Thanks for the great hospitality and for making us feel right at home - only with a lot more to do!! Beautiful place, beautiful scenery and so many activities to choose from. We hope to return in the future.
Scott, Jenny and Emily. USA.

To MIchelle and Howard, Thank you for making us so welcome. We were the "oldies" of the party but it didn't matter, we were still included in everything. We loved our stay and we hope to be back one day.
Paulene and Dave. UK.

Perfect, perfect, such a wonderful holiday. We'll come back in a heartbeat! Thanks for everything and for all the laughs.
Hefferman's (USA) and Indriena (Jakarta)

Words can't describe the amazing place and people that we have come into contact with. Thank you for all you have done to make our stay a memorable and fantastic experience. Experct to see loads of people from Dubai and the UK as we spread the word around!
Phelan Clan.

Thank you so much for making all our dreams come true. Our wedding was amazing! It was more than we ever imagined. This has been the most relaxing, wonderful break.
Jamie and Keren Wilson. UK

Our stay couldn't have been better. The perfect ending to a first African experience. The sort of stay we were looking for when we first thought of Malawi for our honeymoon. Your staff is helpful and cheerful, always willing. The kitchen is superb and add that touch extra. We won't forget you. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Oliver & Blandine. Belguim

To say it is a paradise is a cliche, but in your expert hands Danforth definitely is! From the moment we arrived and we saw the lake and the islands we knew we were somewhere special. Thank you for looking after us so well. We hope to be back soon.
Richard & Nina Memmot. UK.

This was a real holiday... no shoes, no clocks! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We loved the watersports and sailing on Mufasa. Excellent food.
Rudy & Karin. Arjan & Marleen. Holland.

You guys have spoiled us rotten! Hosting, food, fun on land and water, all just excellent. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome! Hope to return soon.
Eva and Steve. UK.

 

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