Robin Pope Safaris has announced that Pumulani Luxury Beach Lodge has been voted as Malawi’s Leading Hotel 2011 at the World Travel Awards, the most prestigious and highly covered awards program in the global travel industry.

This honor will substantially heighten Robin Pope Safaris’ international profile.

The award was described as the ‘Oscars’  of travel and tourism by The Wall Street Journal.

This year, a phenomenal 213,000 industry professionals participated in the voting process, which is scrupulously monitored and independently audited.

The triumph was officially announced during the red-carpet awards gala ceremony at Egypt Hall at Soho Square in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, September 16.

Named after the native word for “rest well,” Pumulani is made up of 10 large villas, each with a private balcony. Facing the lake with panoramic windows, the villas provide the ultimate setting for peaceful and relaxing vacations. At Pumulani guests can either rest or enjoy as many activities as they like, as the lake is perfect for sailing, diving, wakeboarding, snorkeling and fishing. To really experience it, guests are encouraged to take to its waters for a sunset cruise aboard the resort’s 39-ft dhow, spotting the rare and colorful fish that thrive there.

Pumulani Luxury Beach Lodge, www.pumulani.com