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The lodge is situated on the south-western tip of Likoma Island, surrounded by ancient baobabs and encircled by glorious sandy beaches. This remote island is home to a very small community, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Malawi. The Condé Nast Magazine rated the lodging as one of the planet’s ten most romantic destinations.

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Mumbo Island is a pristine deserted tropical island floating on the blue waters of Lake Malawi National Park, the first park in the world set aside for the protection of freshwater fish. The National Park offers the best freshwater scuba diving in the world and the best snorkeling on the lake. The camp is perched high on the rocks above the water and blends in perfectly to create a place of rustic charm and minimal impact. Each tent is fully furnished with its own shaded view-deck and hammock.

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Set against the backdrop of the forests of the Zomba Plateau, with spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley and the Shire Lowlands, is Malawi‘s most upmarket hotel. The landscape is veritable Garden of Eden. The slopes and ravines are covered with exotic trees, jungle-like creepers, wildflowers, orchids, and lichen. Yet despite the beautiful scenery and Lake Chirwa with its white-sand beaches, Malawi is not known as a vacation destination and is unspoiled by tourism. Photo by: justme07

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Off the eastern shores of Lake Malawi lies Likoma Island and its smaller neighbour Chizumulu, making up a tiny piece of Malawian territory in Mozambican waters. Likoma has remained largely untouched since Scottish missionaries discovered in the 1880s and it became the headquarters of the University Mission to Central Africa – Livingstone’s mission. This led to the islands being retained by Malawi when the lake was divided politically after World War II. Photo by: Jondice

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Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa, also emerged as Nyasaland. Behind the shores of lake Malawi known for boutique eco-resorts and rich international tourists is another Malawi with green hills, tea plantations, high mountains and game parks free of safari jeep traffic jams. The country covering about 400 miles in total and every traveler will find an extraordinary experience.

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Malawi is a small country in central southern Africa that offers a true African safari experience. It is surrounded by Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Delightful lakeside beaches line the western shores of the 375 mile long Lake Malawi. Several large rivers flow into the lake in the area, creating large marshlands, which produce excellent birding. 

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