Mumbo Island Travel Guide: Top Sights in Malawi, Tours & Travel

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Mumbo Island- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Malawi; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Mumbo Island is a secluded retreat located off Cape Maclear in the Lake Malawi National Park, offering a peaceful escape in a pristine natural setting. The island features rocky coves and a forest interior, with a small camp built on a rocky outcrop connected to the main island by a wooden walkway. The camp consists of six chalets, each offering privacy and stunning lake views, with simple furnishings and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a range of activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and diving, or explore the island on foot. The relaxed atmosphere and serene surroundings make it an ideal spot for unwinding and enjoying the beauty of Lake Malawi.

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Reviews of Mumbo Island

Neil Cave

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-08

Awesome, authentic, relaxing, magic
Rikhard Mandelin

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-05

Mumbo island is the gem of Lake Malawi. Staff was kind. Accomodation clean but quite simple. Food was okay. Activities on island okay: walkabout, swimming, snorkling, kayaking, supping. The price for transfer was 36 dollars there and back PER PERSON, which felt like a robbery. The price - quality ratio is not that good. Island and nature 5/5, the company and pricing 3/5. But do highly recommend.
Vanja

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-06

if there is one experience in your life you need this is it. This place is amazing. Remote, non electricity and no running water in the rooms. Its an eco accommodation. There are only solar chargers for devices, but there is hardly any cellular signal. There can be maximum 14 guests on the island so you feel very safe. Always go for the catering on the island because there are 3 meals and snacks. Also the bar is always open with okay prices. The staff is just amazing. And if you are interested in massage, you need to prebook it with your reservation as walk-ins are not possible. Even though it is super small there is plenty of entertainment.
Madiha Raees

4
Reviewed: 2021-03-22

Absolutely stunning natural beauty and unparalleled serenity. The staff are so friendly and the food was incredible. My only complaint is that we visited early in the season, January, and many of the paths were not cleared yet and much of the equipment needed some TLC, including the snorkels (broken mouthpieces) and life jackets (missing buckles, etc). That being said we were still able to see tons of cichlids, go on nature walks, and enjoy the silence. The sun was incredible to wake up to and sleep with every night. We loved being disconnected from the world and just relaxing on our private balcony in the hammock - but do keep in mind there is no electricity, very weak cellular signal if any at all, and no running water in the rooms - but the open air bucket showers are glorious!!
Jagnoor Singh

5
Reviewed: 2019-02-19

My favorite place in Lake Malawi. Perfect for a romantic getaway. Watching the sunset from your cottage door is priceless.