Standing majestically in the central business district of the capital city of Lilongwe in Malawi, Umodzi Park is proudly managed by Peermont, and encompasses the world-class Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC) and the 5-star 130-key President Walmont hotel, the only 5-star hotel in Malawi.
CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES
The sweeping entrance to the Umodzi Park precinct, with over 2500 secure parking bays, leads through the double volume and twin buildings which, together, comprise the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC).
The facilities include Lilongwe Auditorium, which seats 1500 delegates and is accessed by a large volume foyer, which can accommodate the same number of guests. Heron, Ibis, Pelican, Sparrowhawk and Sandpiper are the names given to the conference rooms, which can be combined or used individually to cater for up to 70 delegates each, and are perfect for company meetings or plenary sessions.
Njobvu (Elephant), Mbidzi (Zebra) and Mvuu (Hippo) are banqueting halls which can also be used individually to house 200 delegates, or combined to cater to over 1000 guests. A further four multifunctional venues, Mpasa, Mbuna, Chambo and Matemba offer varying configurations, that cater for 15 people, in a boardroom set-up or for up to 60 people in a cinema style set up.
There is also an exclusive VIP boardroom, lounge and holding room, Mafumu, meaning royalty, that has a separate entrance and a dedicated lift, providing an unparalleled level of safety and security.
The Conference Centre also features the Mseko Bistro which will serve coffees and light meals, and both buildings of the BICC open out onto Malawi Square, a large paved outdoor exhibition and event area featuring the sun of the Malawi flag etched into the vast paved brickwork expanse.
Further up, flanking the square, is the Pabwalo Amphitheatre, another outdoor facility with superb acoustics, ideal for smaller concerts and theatrical events.
ACCOUNTS
Accounts are payable by cash or credit card on presentation.
ANIMALS
We regret that we do not allow animals on the complex.
BANKS
All the major banks are located in Lilongwe with regular banking hours.
CREDIT CARDS
We accept American Express, Diners Club, Master and Visa cards.
CURRENCY
Kwacha (MWK)
LANGUAGE
English, Chichewa
TIME ZONE
CAT (UTC+2)
WEATHER
Between November and April the temperature is warm with equatorial rains and thunderstorms, with the storms reaching their peak severity in late March. After March, the rainfall rapidly diminishes and from May to September wet mists float from the highlands into the plateaus, with almost no rainfall during these months.
Average day temperature:
TRANSPORTATION
The Hotel offers transportation to and from the Lilongwe International Airport (Kamuzu) at a cost of $35*. Valet parking is also available. *T’s and C’s apply.
LOCATION
Umdozi Park is situated in the heart of the Central Business District of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, 25 kilometres from the Lilongwe International Airport.
GPS CO-ORDINATES:
-13.953676; 33.793612
Umodzi Park
Chilembwe Road,
P.O. Box 31489
Lilongwe 3
T: +265 (0) 1 789 888
+265 (0) 993 915 550
+265 (0) 887 387 116
E: reservations@umodzipark.co.mw
Inquiries: info@umodzipark.co.mw
S: 13° 57′ 13.799″
E: 33° 47′ 31.102″