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Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay is a small, bustling fishing village of about 15,000 inhabitants, located about 50 kilometers from Mzuzu. Straddling the steep, verdant mountains of Malawi's rift valley, Nkhata Bay overlooks the lake like a lord overlooks his manor.

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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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9 places

  1. Do

    Aqua Africa

    A PADI certified dive shop on the north side of the bay. They offer cheap single dives and courses up to Divemaster, a good way to experience fresh-water diving in the lake. Aqua Africa operates a café and hotel too. Room rates are $40 for standard rooms and $80 for deluxe rooms.

    for example single dives from $50, open water course $400, several other courses

  2. Eat

    Kaya Papaya

    A new restaurant in town offers Thai food, pizzas, cakes, shakes, juices and very tasty cocktails for reasonable prices. It's easy to hang out all day on its atmospheric topdeck overlooking the football ground and town centre, enjoying a good meal and fine music.

  3. Eat

    My Take Away Palace

    A small restaurant that offers good, tasty and enjoyable meals. International foods and spicy Indian dishes.

    7AM-9PM

  4. Buy

    Peoples Supermaket

    Nkhata Bay Peoples Store

    Peoples supermarkets are the largest retail chain in Malawi with 80 retail shops spread across the country.

  5. Buy

    Rasta Kelvin

    Crafts market. Another is located a few kilometers towards Mzuzu at a police roadside check point.

  6. Drink

    The Dive Deck Cafe

    The Dive Deck commands some of the most spectacular views across the bay. You can prop up the bar and enjoy an ice cold “Green” or relax on our comfortable sofas choosing which fillings to have in your homemade wrap. It’s also a great place to compare notes with other customers after you come back from your dive.

    Open now · open 24 hours

  7. Buy

    FNB

    has a Visa card ATM.

  8. Eat

    Sahara Leisures

    Breakfast menu, burgers, pasta and soups.

    generally K2000-3000

  9. Buy

    The market

    Traditional African market.