We are so fortunate at Mayoka Village that the waters of Lake Malawi are so clear. In the Northern region you will find the deepest part of the lake, 750 meters, which is only 5 kilometers from Nkhata Bay. This means that the waters will always be clean no matter what season it is. The lake varies in temperature only a little through out the year with the warmest being 26 degrees and coolest 21, so what ever the season it is always pleasant to swim.

   FREE SNORKELING EQUIPMENT

All along the shore right in front of Mayoka you will see a huge variety of colorful tropical fish. Lake Malawi is famous for its Cichlid fish, which are very popular for aquariums and with biologists. Cichlids are the fastest evolving fish in the world which means that the lake has more than 1500 different species, all different in color, pattern and behavior, there is even one fish that only swims upside down to feed on the bottom of rocks. Cichlids are also interesting because the mothers care for their young by keeping them in their mouth when threatened, a really fun thing to see when snorkeling if you are lucky.

   We have plenty of snorkels and masks for you to borrow and can direct you to good sites and tunnels to swim through if you’re brave enough.

   FREE DUG OUT CANOES AND ROWING BOAT

We have traditional dug out canoes you can have fun trying to master and if you want to tour the area easily we have a rowing boat which is easy to handle and seats up to five people.

Try the Mayoka Canoe challenge for a free nights accommodation!

   FREE BOAT TRIP EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON

   Join the free boat trip on Tuesdays to have a great afternoon out on the lake and see more of the area.

   GO CLIFF JUMPING

   SEE THE FISH EAGLES FEEDING

   BEAUTIFUL ISOLATED BEACH AND FISHING VILLAGE

   PLAY TRADITIONAL MALAWIAN BEACH GAMES

   GO SNORKELING

   MEET PEOPLE AND HAVE FUN

     GO FOR A VILLAGE WALK

   We offer guided walks and hikes in the surrounding village where you can see real village life, have lunch with a family, see traditional clay pot making or climb Bungulu hill where you get 360 degree views of the whole area.

   Maps are available if you wish to walk alone, Nkhata Bay is a very safe and friendly place to spend time.

   We also do several other activities during the week such as going to play volley ball at Chikale beach or having canoe races. You will also find WOODPECKER CARVING SCHOOL at Mayoka where you can learn how to create your own carvings and curios. There are also community projects in the area that we are involved in that you can visit or help out with.

       CHIMANGO TOURS

   Is a locally owned and run company which is based at Mayoka Village. They have a motor boat, rowing boat and all the local knowledge needed to give you a real insight in to Malawian culture. They offer a wide range of trips from half day boat cruises to overnight hiking and camping trips. Any trips you would like to do with them can be arranged on arrival at Mayoka.

   SUNSET CRUISES

   FULL MOON BEACH PARTY

   SNORKELING TRIPS

   GIANT CLIFF JUMP AND BEACH BBQ TRIP

   HIKING TO RUWARE FOUR DAY CAMPING TRIP RETURNING ON ILALA FERRY

   VISITS TO RUBBER PLANTATION

   VISITS TO HOT SPRINGS

  If you want to contact Chimango Tours directly you can e-mail the owner Davie Ngwira on daviehc@yahoo.com

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