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Safari on horseback, in a 4 x 4, on foot or by boat to take in Malawi's nine national parks and wildlife reserves, encompassing highlands and marshes. Lake Malawi attracts boaters, fishing enthusiasts, water skiers and snorkelers to its clear, fresh waters that house more than 400 fish species.
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1. Kambiri Beach by Serendib
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Kambiri has been a popular holiday destination among most lake loving visitors for quite a long time in the past. Since coming under the management of Serendib Group of Hotels, it has undergone a massive renovation and expansion process and is now rebranded as Kambiri Beach by Serendib Hotels and Resorts. The Resort is situated in the lake coast of Salima at times nicknamed as the rocky coast.
Beautiful and eco friendly resort
Reviewed By peterdL5729WGThis is so beautiful lake front resort for family’s and friends .very large beach front with massive spaces and so much of nature and huge lands spaces-we enjoyed big and massive agriculture project and massive resort never seen in Malawi , the biggest Swming pool ever come a cross in lake Malawi truly massive and you never regret.. Excellent food varieties/ very good Indian food and Malawian food massive large landscaping to work around and foot-cycles available to ride around the resort and free of charge. Very attentive staff specially in Swming pool, The swimming pool attendants are very attentive and keep Swming pool very clean and tidy at all times, our kids love the place. Rooms are very clean and tidy never expected the quality and well kept, swimming pool bar surrounded by three different size of pools and we salute for thus concept.. Supervisors and management always around, thanks for front office peter zunduwe for his specials attention for our needs and thanks for all team members for continued care and service rendered to us. Thanks kambiri keep it up…
2. Warm Heart Adventure Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
The Warm Heart Adventure Lodge is owned by a Malawian woman called Kay, she is one of three locally owned lodges in Cape Maclear. The lodge is based in a fishing village called Chembe village. The village is alongside the Lake Malawi National park and is a World Heritage Site. Cape Maclear's charm is the beautiful way the fishing village has welcomed tourism and how village and tourism work hand in hand and how they plan to develop and grow together. The Warm Heart Adventure lodge is managed by Kay and her lovely manager Flora. It is a beautifully simple lodge with a warm and friendly team waiting to take care you. It has 5 beach front reed chalets, 1 en-suite self-catered beach front cottage and a 6 person dorm, with a little space in the garden for the odd camper. The Warm Heart Adventure Lodge is also home to Warm Heart Adventures, which is Kay's small adventure tour company that specializes in tailor-made tours around Malawi. The tours are put together and lead by Kay.
Delightful Stay in the Warm Heart of Cape Maclear!
Reviewed By clarachanisYes, Warm Heart Adventures Lodge is definitely in the middle of the Warm Heart of Cape Maclear! You’re in the midst of Chembe Village with its lively vibe or chill vibe (depending on the time of day or night!). When we arrived, the sun setting behind Thumbi Island looked otherworldly like it was Planet Mars glowing on the horizon! The staff warmly welcomed us and we stayed in the spacious and comfortable self-catering en-suite room. We walked down to Mgoza Lodge for delicious food. As we walked back along the beach, the full moon lit our path back to our chalet. Absolutely beautiful. The bed was super comfy with great mozzie nets. Thankful also for the complimentary purified water and the nice breakfast and coffee/tea on the lake-facing veranda in the morning. Peaceful and relaxing. And the water was so clear too! We stayed as a couple but this would be a great place to stay w/ friends or family too! Definitely recommend, especially for this self-catering option in the heart of Cape Maclear!
3. Kumbali Village
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Kumbali Village offers 12 rustic traditional huts of different sizes - from singles to huts sleeping up to 4 people. They include all linen and mosquito net, as well as soap, a bucket and a cup for traditional bathing. There is an open bar & restaurant available. Activities include: walking, bird watching, pottery & beading, football & volleyball and there are also curio shops.
Felt like home!
Reviewed By EhempenIf you are looking for an authentic experience and excelent service while off the beaten path this is your spot! Food is amazing, service excellent, and entire experience just lovely. Always a smiling face to greet you! Everything is well kept and clean and staff is beyond friendly.
4. Gogosama Guest House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Amazing chef. Best chicken in Malawi
Reviewed By Erin JThis lodge was amazing. Hot water, bathtubs, free wifi and seriously, the best chicken I had the whole time I was in Malawi. Be prepared to wait for your food, but it is 100% worth the wait. The owners are South African and seem to have put South African power outlets in the rooms so be prepared with a South African power adaptor as your normal adaptor may not work. I would recommend this lodge to anyone who wants to stay somewhere smaller, only 5 rooms, very quiet. The price was right too!
5. Mwala Cottage
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
This place is an utter disgust
Reviewed By LimodziWe chose Mwala because of the reviews that were google reviews. Our expectations were high, having stayed at other lodges and cottages on the lake shore which were up to standard. The images that have been uploaded by owner to market the place left out some of the key elements that allow a person to make an educated decision. Which is a complete ripoff. The kitchen is an utter disgust. (Images enclosed) for the price you are charging you could do better. 1: the kitchen (in images) for self catering is too far from the rooms and also risky to navigate at night to access. Frankly this is a terrible, horrible place. 2: Dirty beddings with old blood stains. 3: Kitchen horrendous I have not seen such subliminal standards. The quality of the kitchen so disgusting. Build cupboards, buy new cutlery and plates (you will even find cheaper presentable nice ones in shops in town) This place should shut down and be reworked. It is not fit for Mk40,000 per room per night. 4: Windows whose closers have fallen off and don’t close at all, very dangerous at night considering monkeys and other animals, plus vagrants are free in this area. 5: Entrance door to the unit with broken window and no key. 6: the showers do not work I left without showering because the taps are almost opening but the water drips right on the tap and The water drips all the way to the floor. Creating a pool of water on the floor. We had planned to stay 2 nights but left immediately on the following morning to find another accommodation. This is horrible. So horrible. The power/plug points are falling apart and need plastering. It’s such a risk to other humans. This could electrocute someone. The fan on one room the black fan makes an engine noise one cant sleep. And the most important thing the entrance to the lodge osapalira. We know this is Malawi but at the lowest standard one should consider other humans and their dignity and provide them with sensible accommodation Your target market at this cost is clientele that surely has good homes. They cannot leave their houses to come a holiday to this. Work on your property. Or close down. Be fair.
6. Matundu Cottage
Overall Ratings
3 based on 6 reviews
The Matundu Cottage is the right choice for visitors who are searching for a combination of charm, peace and quiet, and a convenient position from which to explore Lake Malawi. It is a small, comfortable Cottage, situated on the Shores of Lake Malawi interfacing with Malawi Armed Force College (MAFCO) Forest. The Cottage staff offer an attentive, personalized service and are always available to of
Great
Reviewed By K6951FHjamessThe views, the food, the lodging!! And the service too. I had a great time, totally enjoyed myself on my stay there. Great place to visit and stay over, cant wait for my next trip there and meet the friendly staff!!
7. Mawila Lodge
8. Sangalalani Cottages
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Poor
Reviewed By ronnygubenNo water No power No Beer No food no internet rooms ar terible no windows old style stinking toilets never go ther agin go to the neighbor is much nicer and you get everythink .its not nice ther it all .for a cottage poor
9. Mphiri Guesthouse Karonga
Overall Ratings
1 based on 1 reviews
Inacceptable
Reviewed By July PNous avons fait une réservation mais arrivés sur place le "manager" nous annonce que l'hôtel est plein. Il nous montre pourtant le mail de réservation qu'il a reçu, mais refuse de nous donner une chambre. Il nous a placé dans un autre hôtel à 5 minutes à pieds où le standing n'était pas le même, mais pour le même prix. Un lit qui grince, du bruit dès 5h du matin avec quelqu'un de l'hôtel qui lavait une voiture sous notre fenêtre. Nous étions obligés de dormir ici car nous n'avions pas d'autres endroits pour dormir. Ce "manager" n'arrêtait pas de parler d'argent, il était très pressé de recevoir du cash. Dans la réservation, il était noté que le petit-déjeuner était inclus pour 2 personnes, il a voulu qu'un de nous deux paye. Nous lui avons demandé si on pouvait utiliser la wifi de l'hôtel où nous devions dormir (signal très fort), il n'a pas voulu nous donner le code en prétextant que la wifi n'existait pas. Je ne recommande pas du tout.
