Kayak Africa: Mumbo & Domwe Islands, Malawi



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Kayak Africa has some of the most romantic accommodation in the whole of Malawi, and getting to it is part of the adventure.
5 safari tents on thatched-roof wooden platforms
Set on rocks above Lake Malawi's amazingly clear water
Exquisite snorkelling and scuba diving

  • Romantic deserted island camp
  • Set on rocks above Lake Malawi's amazingly clear water
  • Tented camp for just ten guests
  • Adventure kayaking or motor boat ride to your island
  • Shaded dining area with hammocks and African games
  • Fantastic fresh food with full breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Snorkelling or scuba diving in a crystal clear aquarium
  • Fish eagles everywhere


To reach these exclusive island retreats, you paddle the gentle lake in stable double kayaks (or take a boat ride). Both Mumbo Island & Domwe Island lie within the Lake Malawi National Park and Kayak Africa has exclusive use of them.

Amongst the rocks overlooking unbelievable clear azure water, they have built wooden thatched-roof platforms concealing the canvas walls of safari tents. This is your home while on the island and each one has its own balcony with large inviting hammock. Each island has a central 'chill out' area where you find more hammocks, African table games and the bar and dining table.

Superb meals are deliciously presented, with an array of fresh ingredients such as fish caught from the lake or salads and vegetables brought by boat from the mainland. On your Malawi safari your day consists of deciding whether to snorkel, dive, swim, kayak or just laze in your hammock while listening to the distinctive cry of the Fish Eagle.

This is very close to paradise on earth. Sub-aqua life amongst the shallow rocks around the islands is nothing short of astounding. It is like snorkelling in an aquarium. Many of the little chichlid fish shine like polished silver as the sun refracts in the water, but there are hundreds of others such as Cobalt Zebras and Mumbo Yellow (only found around Mumbo island).

5 safari tents on thatched-roof wooden platforms
accommodation


Set on rocks above Lake Malawi's amazingly clear water
location


Exquisite snorkelling and scuba diving
activities



Provisional Reservation System
Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
Staying at   Kayak Africa Island Retreat
Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
Mumbo Island - Max People: 2
Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
  adults children under 12
Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
  Start date nights
If you are sure all steps marked with a * are complete please