Chintheche Inn. Lake Malawi is Africa’s third largest lake and stretches over 500
kilometres from north to south, and supports over 2000 species of fish, mainly endemic.
Just south of Nkhata Bay, Chintheche Inn has a wonderful broad sandy beach and extensive
grounds with many fine indigenous trees.
Domwe is the largest island in Lake Malawi, with a circumference of 11km and a highest
point of 400m above lake level. Its exclusive camp is situated behind a small beach
on the west side of the island, and comprises three large safari tents tucked into
the lush foliage, each fully furnished with its own shaded view-deck and hammock;
and two wooden-decked and thatch-roofed tent sites. The camp is run on a self-catered
basis. There is a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, bar and water.
Kaya Mawa Lodge - Likoma Island. Likoma Island is the larger of two small islands
situated in the far north of Lake Malawi, on the east of the Lake and very close
to the Mozambique coastline. To visit the island is to step back in time. Just 17
square kilometres with one small dirt road and two vehicle. The island has hundreds
of huge baobab trees and a number of glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves. The
waters are crystal clear throughout the year and the diving and snorkelling is among
the best in Lake Malawi.
Mumbo Island is an exclusive camp situated on a pristine and otherwise-deserted tropical
island floating on the clear waters of Lake Malawi. The camp comprises five double
/ twin safari tents and one four-bed family unit, each fully furnished with its own
shaded view-deck and hammock, and blending seamlessly into the lush foliage. There
is a dining area, bar and water sport gazebo, all of timber, thatch and canvas, and
adhering to the principles of eco-architecture.
Mvuu Camp is situated just south of Mvuu Lodge on the banks of the Shire River in
Malawi’s Liwonde National Park. It offers a wide range of options including camping,
self catering and full board rates, as well as a range of activities. The activities
on offer are the same as those offered at Mvuu Wilderness Lodge, but the camp is
better suited either to families or those on a budget, as rates are very reasonable.
The Mvuu Wilderness Lodge is situated along the banks of the Shire River in Liwonde
National Park, Malawi’s premier wildlife reserve. Mvuu offers exclusive accommodation
in spacious, luxurious tents. There are five tents, each with an en-suite bathroom
and a private veranda raised over the lagoon, ensuring prime and discreet wildlife
viewing. Lodge facilities include a dining room, pub and lounge area, and a pool.
Activities include boating, game drives (morning, afternoon and evening), nature
walks and birding. An excellent diversity of animals - including large numbers of
Elephant and Sable antelope, Hippo, Impala and Waterbuck - can be seen in the area.
Huge Crocodiles, Leopard and Serval are also fairly common. Birds are prolific,
especially along the Shire River, where the African Fish Eagle and the Pel’s Fishing
Owl are frequently sighted, as well as Böhm’s Bee-eater, White Backed Night Heron
and a host of local “specials”.
