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khoza Says: I visited Nkhatabay in 2005. NkhataBay is a very vibrant town. As I was walking in town somebody told me about Mpapa Beach. Ask anybody in town they will show you boats to go to Mpapa Beach. This place has the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. Shallow waters are as...
frockland Says: Don´t miss to go canoeing, snorkeling or diving!
frockland Says: If you are bored of snorkeling go for a walk in the nearby hills. There are magnificent views!
Nkhata Bay, Relaxing Town with Real Africa Feel
Waxbag Says: My Malawi experience is almost exclusively with the charming town of Nkhata Bay. Here there is plenty of accommodation and things to do. You can also just relax on the beach and read a book or three. There is snorkeling, canoeing, hiking, and even the occasional rugby game...
Ruth_F Says: Heaven on Earth, has chalets and camping spaces for the more hardcore travellers. Coldish but very refreshing showers, lovely food and the most amazing veiw of sunrise over Lake Malawi, if you can wake yourself up in time. I'm going to live there one day! Had friends...
frockland Says: Njaja is a very nice spot built on the small hill above Chikali Beach.There is a free pick up service if you arrive late with the Ilala.Chalets 500 MkwDorms 350 MkwCamping 150 MkwEverything what you desire is available if you are willing to spend money for. The Restaurant...
"Nkopola Lodge": Another good option
frockland Says: Nkopola Lodge is similar than “Big Blue”. The Staff is very friendly.Chalets go for 400 Mkw / p.p. Dorms: 300 Mkw Camping: 200 MkwFood is available! They also cooperate with local tour operators.It’s a good place!
"Big Blue": Nice place - located at the lake
frockland Says: "Big Blue" is a nice place to stay with a friendly English management (Steve & Sarah). There have chalets; some are right near the water, which go for singles: 500 Mkw doubles: 800 Mkw dorm beds: 300 Mkw camping: 250 MkwA hot shower and purified water is available, the...
Mayoka Village: Nkhata Bay Backpacker
w8andzee Says: It's a nice and clean place with beatiful small huts with a view over Lake Malawi. The food is very good and it's a great place to meet other backpackers. The owners of the place also arrange boat trips very cheap every now and then. Then you stay out for a day snorkeling,...
Kaya Papaya Restaurant and Bar: try the thai food and pizzas!
susannek Says: a beautiful place with rooftop restaurant overlooking town. great food, milkshakes, fresh fruitjuices and cakes for very fair prices. the staff is very friendly and offers a very good service. organic vegetables from the restaurant garden. they also bake fresh bread.there...
A few bars in town: Night life
frockland Says: When I came to Nkhata Bay the first time in 1992 on a saturday, the whole village seemed to be drunk and everybody was partying in the streets. Nowadays there are some bars left to drink but since there was a massive security problem they are not to crowed.
frockland Says: There are two ferries connecting Nkhata Bay with the rest of the counrty: The “Ilala” is coming twice a week. (northbound on Saturday night, southbound on Monday afternoon.) It can also happen that she leaves on Tuesdays if there is an extra trip to Mbamba Bay to do.The...
frockland Says: Nkhata Bay can be reached by busses and mini busses. Busses are not reliable. Coming from Mzuzu they sometimes skip Nkhata Bay and follow the lake shore road south without picking passengers up. In theory there are two daily busses between Mzuzu and Blantyre. One night bus...
frockland Says: Its not really an item to buy while travelling but since HIV is killing so many people there are coffins shops everywhere in the towns. An average sized coffin in Nkhata Bay is about 3500 MKW. If you want a special design: Kelvin can help! only 3500MKW
Black History Shop: Carver of different carvings
frockland Says: Kelvin Grant is the artist running this shop. He is a Rastafarian and he is doing high quality carvings. In opposite to most of the boys in town he is creating the things by himself. You can have a chat with him, watch him while he is working and of course buy some of his...
Waxbag Says: The shops are small thatched huts all along the center part of town, near the local fish market. Malawi is known for it wooden crafts including masks, statues, chess tables and chief chairs. The chief chairs are particularly a local craft and are worth looking at if you can...
frockland Says: Don´t forget: There is no bank here!The nearest bank is in Mzuzu.
frockland Says: The robberies of tourists stopped. Some of the robbers died during the last years or were imprisoned again. Anyway - be careful at night and ask about the current situation at the place where you are staying. If you you are scared to go out at night, asked at your lodge if...
khoza Says: Nkhatabay is the most beautiful fish town. It is always thronged by all kinds of visitors. This town never sleeps, and it is party all night long. The people of Nkhatabay are very friendly. Once you're in Nkhatabay you can hire a boat or canoe to take you to Mpapa Beach of...
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If you are bored of snorkeling go for a walk in the nearby hills. There are magnificent views!
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Nkhata Bay is one of the places which most people travelling in Malawi will visit. The town is located at a small bay with some nice beaches nearby. Nkhata Bay has a jetty where the “Ilala” and the......
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Nkata Bay, Beaufiful spot with Great African Feel
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If you ever set your fot in Malawi, wich you most definitelly should, you will encounter som of the most friendly people on this earth. Always close to a smile and with greeting gestures that would......
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