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yamikani Says: To inform readers that Njobvu backpackers is no longer in it's original setting. Birgit moved "lock, stock & barrel" to White Rock ( WELCOME INN) where one can find a very tranquil oasis set in beautiful scrub & gardens within easy waking distance of the lake. A great bar is...
Mufasa Backpackers Camp Monkey Bay: A Hidden paradise
EmmaBeumer Says: Are you looking for:An Exotic private beach?A Bird Watchers Paradise?Great Snorkeling place?A Fascinating Hiking trail?No Power?Hot Shower?Fire cooked food?Calling Hippo?Then the hidden paradise Mufasa Backpackers camp in Monkey Bay is the place to be for you in Malawi....
Norman Carr Cottages: Best Hotel Ever
oldcurmudgeon2 Says: This is the best hotel I've ever stayed in, and I've stayed in some of the most famous hotels in the world. It's small -- I think seven rooms. The rooms are beautiful, with big beds, cotton sheets and an enormous mosquito net so you don't feel hemmed in. Each one includes an...
Njbvu Backpackers: The place to stay
frockland Says: Three kilometers out of town on the Mangochi road is the "Njobvu Backpackers". Also known as "White Rock". "White Rock" as everybody calls this place, is run by Birgit Albers who is manager of the "Back To School Foundation". There are three double rooms with toilettes and...
"Ilala Village": Nearest Place to the jetty
frockland Says: Right next to the "harbor" is this decent looking place. if you arrive late at night with one of the boats it worth checking to avoid the dark main street! Sorry didn´t check it but it was looking pretty ok!
"Venice Beach": The never finished place!
frockland Says: This place is located near the lake with a nice sandy beach in the village of Masasa about 1,5 km away from Monkey Bay. This place seems to be one of the never finished ones. The main building is still under construction.They have rooms for: single 700 MKWdouble 1200...
Njobvu Lodge: Best place to stay in town
frockland Says: "Njobvu Lodge" is located behind the market, where the mini busses leave. Its a very friendly place. Its secure and camping is possible. A bed is 250 MKW. The place is run by Birgit Albers a German lady with Australian passport. She is also running a social project with...
Council Rest House: Worth a try
frockland Says: Clean and cheap place with Mosquito nets. On thursdays often booked out. Ok for a night!
Take aways on the roads: Food in Monkey Bay
frockland Says: There is not too much choice where to eat. Near the market are some basic take aways! Probably the best place to go for a meal is "Njobvu Lodge"!
frockland Says: A truck leaves every afternoon near "Ulenje´s Cafe´". Thats the building near the "Condom-Wall". Its more pleasent because its not that packed than the pick up, but always take the first vehicle leaving, it might be the last one for that day!
The never filled up pick up to Cape MacLear
frockland Says: To reach Cape MacLear (Chembe Village)you need to find a pick up / truck to travel with. A few times a day they leave from Monkey Bay! Near the bus stop is an empty looking building, where usually some locals are sitting in front it, waiting for transport. Thats the place...
frockland Says: If you want to book tickets for the Ilala II try to go there a day before. On the day of departure the ticket office will be very busy. The office for first class deck and cabin class is the same as for the second class but you are allowed the use the door on the backside of...
frockland Says: The road from Monkey Bay via Mangochi to Liwonde Turn Off is full of potholes making the trip extremely slow. The road from Monkey Bay to Dedza is not worth be called a road. There is no public transport!
Re: Frockland's ....dont forget tip (an update)
xxssaarraahhxx Says: I was in monkey bay for 3 months last summer working on Birgit's back to school programme. Thought id do an update on the above tip. Still no bank, still have to go to Mangocchi, though we did manage to sort out visa's in the village - just be patient though, the police only...
frockland Says: - There is no bank in Monkey Bay. The nearest one is in Mangochi!- Its no longer possible to extend a visa!. Again: the nearest place is in Mangochi- Don´t listen to the touts telling you phantasy prices for transport to any destination!- Don´t expect to see any monkeys!.
frockland Says: A German girl was murdered earlier this year. She left the ferry that arrived at night time and was never seen again. Her body was found a couple of days later. Questionings were held and it seems like she was killed and robbed on her way to find accommodation. If you arrive...
frockland Says: There is "Koma Crock Farm Ltd" that can be visited. Its off the Monkey Bay - Mangoshi Road. The signpost is only visible when you come from the south. Coming from the other side: turn left onto the dirt track when you see the sign: "Stanbik Cottage".
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Clean and cheap place with Mosquito nets. On thursdays often booked out. Ok for a night!
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