Jul
GoodWildlife: Pleasant temperatures and clear lake water suit snorkelling and lake activities.
Pleasant temperatures and clear water suit lake activities around Cape Maclear.
Mumbo Island Camp
Lake Malawi, Malawi · Private concession
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Value · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Kayak Africa · Source ↗
Self catering (SC)
Accommodation, Kitchen cleaning and 5 more
6 tents
Island Chalet, Forest Chalet · Sleeps up to 14 guests
All ages welcome
Getting there
about 110 km from Lilongwe Kamuzu airport (LLW)
From about A$100
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Mumbo Island Camp
Mumbo Island Camp occupies a sheltered cove in Lake Malawi National Park, reached by boat from Cape Maclear. Five Island Chalets overlook the water, while a four-bed Forest Chalet sits behind the beach without a lake view. En-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets and portable solar lamps keep the accommodation simple. The standard stay is self-catering, with a shared kitchen that staff clean; full catering or a chef can be booked separately. Spend time snorkelling among cichlids, kayaking around the island or following woodland trails, then settle into the shared lounge beside a baobab tree.
“A small island escape for travellers who prefer lake adventures and simple, off-grid comfort to resort facilities. Self-catering keeps the stay flexible, with a chef or full catering available separately.”
Best for
LeisureGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
Clear lake water, colourful cichlids and rocky coves make Mumbo a base for snorkelling and kayaking.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Self catering (SC)
Included
- Accommodation
- Kitchen cleaning
- Taxes
- Dining room
- Shared kitchen
- Book exchange
- Mosquito netting
Not included
- Park fees
- Transfers
National Park entry fees, boat transfers and meals are outside the self-catering rate.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Drinks
Full catering, chef hire, bar drinks, activities and kayak or snorkelling equipment hire cost extra. Guests can bring their own drinks without corkage.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Bar
- Lounge
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 14 guests
- Island Chalet5 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Mosquito netting
- Forest Chalet1 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Mosquito netting
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- about 110 km from Lilongwe Kamuzu airport (LLW)
- Transfers
- From Club Makokola airstrip, the road transfer to Cape Maclear takes one hour. The boat journey from Cape Maclear to Mumbo Island takes about 45 minutes.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR, MWK
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Malawi
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Malawi (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- December: Green season
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Aug
GoodWildlife: Pleasant temperatures and clear lake water suit snorkelling and lake activities.
Pleasant temperatures and clear water suit lake activities around Cape Maclear.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Pleasant temperatures and clear lake water suit snorkelling and lake activities.
Pleasant temperatures and clear water suit lake activities around Cape Maclear.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green woodland, flowering bulbs and thunderstorms.
Summer rain turns the island green, with flowering bulbs and afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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