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Mumbo Island
Located off the Cape Maclear Peninsula on Lake Malawi, the tented camp is perched on one of Mumbo Island’s rocky outcrops, overlooking the lake and offering spectacular views of the crystal clear water. This deserted island is a snorkeling and diving paradise.
Accommodation & Facilities
The majority of the tents at Mumbo Island Camp are across a pontoon bridge from the main beach and dining area and are on raised platforms, although a single tent and the family unit are on the main island. Each tent has a nearby private shower and toilet unit – hot bucket showers and eco-friendly dry compost loos (no smell and a handful of wood shavings after use). Facilities are simple but comfortable with hammocks on each balcony, to relax in and enjoy the impressive surrounds. Close to the sheltered beach is the main dining and bar area, built by hand from timber, thatch and canvas, making it very eco friendly.
Wildlife & Activities
All trips to the camp on Mumbo Island, by motorboat or kayak, start at Cape Maclear. Kayaking will take at least a couple of hours on a leisurely basis with cold drinks whilst the boat trip is about 45 minutes. For those who want to get out on the water from Mumbo Island there is a choice of sea kayaking, scuba diving, swimming or snorkeling and Mumbo Island Camp is PADI registered, offering beginner, advanced and speciality courses in scuba diving, as well as equipment hire and casual dives. The marine life is spectacular, with a huge variety of fish. For keen birders, African Fish Eagles, amongst others, are in abundance. However, for pure relaxation, a shady hammock or the beach are perfect retreats.
What Next?
If you’re interested in staying at Mumbo Island as part of a safari holiday in Malawi, give our African experts a call. We regularly visit the lodges and camps we recommend and are ready to offer great advice on constructing your perfect holiday.