Lakeside paradise at Mayoka Village backpackers in Malawi

Posted on 17 November 2012

Built on terraces on the shore of Lake Malawi in beautiful Nkhata Bay, Mayoka Village has all the right ingredients for a perfect backpackers: gorgeous location, comfortable and affordable accommodation with great views, vibey restaurant and bar, friendly owners and a chilled atmosphere.

Go swimming or snorkelling in the crystal-clear lake, take out a rowing boat, go for a hike on Bungulu Hill or do a guided tour of the village.

Don’t miss out on various free daily activities such as afternoon boat trips and live music.

What you get at Mayoka Village

Camp on a terrace overlooking the lake, stay in a dorm or sleep in a Robinson Crusoe-styled chalet (some have en suite bathrooms). The restaurant serves delicious meals. What it costs to stay at Mayoka Village

What it costs to stay at Mayoka Village

Camping is US$5 (about R40) a person a night, a dorm bed is $8 (R64) a night in a big dorm room (sleeps eight) and $12 (R96) in a small dorm room (sleeps four).

Chalets with shared bathrooms are $14 (R112) a person a night and en suite stone cottages are $20 (R160) a person a night.

Contact Mayoka Village

Tel +265-999-268-595, email [email protected], www.mayokavillagebeachlodge.com.






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