With exclusive access to the private Resort of Mumbo, Cape Maclear Scuba is the only dive centre who can take you to the best diving sites in the lake.

Mumbo Island is a pristine and deserted tropical island, and the undisputed jewel of the Lake Malawi National Park. Mumbo Island has never been populated, and is still in its natural state with a thick covering of miombo woodland and ancient fig and baobab trees. The waters around the island are clean and calm allowing guests to enjoy sea kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving. The islands only mammals – spotted-necked otters – are remarkably playful and regularly join guests for a swim.

Contact KAYAK AFRICA  for further information and bookings for Mumbo accommodation and diving.

Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, is a small village in the Mangochi district in Southern Malawi. A beautiful 4km strip of honey-coloured sand lapped by warm turquoise waters, the village offers an assortment of beachside restaurants, bars, and accommodation for every budget. With stunning sunsets every night, Thumbi, Mumbo and Domwe islands just off the coast, and kayaking, snorkelling and sailing on offer as well as diving, you won’t be short of things to do! For those who want to relax, take a sunset sail on the Miss Java catamaran, relax on the beach, enjoy a cocktail or treat yourself to a massage or manicure. For more information, see www.capemaclear.co.za for details of travel, accommodation and other activities.