Nkhata Bay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Malawi
About Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay has a long history of as a backpacker destination, and at the turn of the millenium it was a place to find "the cheapest diving course in the world" and dorm beds with breakfast for one U.S. dollar a night. After that some more expensive places have popped up, and tours by overland truck (far from all going through Nkhata Bay) have become more common way for seeing Malawi than independent backpacking. As such the town has several places to sleep but they're rarely fully booked. The town is home to the Tonga people who are famed for their love of fine clothing—it's common to see older men dressed in full suits with Homburg hats, spats and canes! As with most other destinations in the tropics, the seasons are defined by the rain rather than by the temperature. December to April is
Top Attractions in Nkhata Bay
Explore the best things to see and do in Nkhata Bay:
- ★Aqua Africa
Where to Eat in Nkhata Bay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kaya Papaya
- 🍴My Take Away Palace
- 🍴Sahara Leisures
Where to Stay in Nkhata Bay
- 🏨Big Blue Backpackers
- 🏨Butterfly Space
- 🏨Kande Beach Resort
- 🏨Mayoka Village
- 🏨Njaya Lodge
- 🏨Soul Rebel Lodge and Backpackers
Nkhata Bay Travel Guide Sections
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