The town of Salima is 22km east of the lake and 110km and about 1hour 25 minutes drive from Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi

Where to stay

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

This exclusive hotel stands right on the one kilometer long, broad sands once known as Grand Beach. It is mostly in roundavel style, and is simply furnished and decorated in local materials to the most tasteful international standards.

For more information visit www.sunbirdmalawi.com

Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge is located in the secluded and beautiful Senga Bay Forest Reserve in Salima district and is situated directly on the shore of Lake Malawi.

Its sizable property of around 10 hectares has its own private beach, a swimming pool, a lush garden and a very beautiful viewing deck build on the rocks. From there you have a stunning view over Leopard Bay with its spectacular sunsets and the local fishermen in their dugout canoes.
In this oasis of rest you can enjoy the local wildlife (among which baboons, genet cats, hyrax and monitor lizards) and the many wonderful birds (among which fish eagles, king fishers and cormorants). Active guests have lots of options too: swimming, canoeing, snorkelling, boat safari, walking in the forest reserve and ecotourism.

For more information visit www.safaribeachlodge.net