Makuzi Beach Lodge

One the most relaxing places on Lake Malawi. Sandy beach, warm water and friendly staff. The food is the highlight, as are the spice and herb gardens. Quiet, scenic and excellent accommodation. Wildlife is abundant and there canoes for the adventurous.

The lodge we were based in for three nights was lovely. It was very comfortable and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was a shame for them that we were the only guests staying at the lodge but it made it a beautifully quiet place for us. We loved the beach and enjoyed watching all the birds and trying to name them. It was quite windy in the mornings but the wind dropped in the afternoon when we enjoyed swimming in the lake. On one day the lodge organised for us to have a tour of the local village. Our guide from the village Dixon was very friendly, informative and didn’t seem to mind how many questions we asked. He even got his wife to demonstrate the stages in making nsima from cassava meal for us. He also took us to the beach to show us something of the fishing they did. We also learnt from him something about the Scottish missionaries who lived there for a while. The tour was well worth the $15 each it costs. If you take the tour do check who you should be paying - the lodge or the village.