Title: Cape Maclear Travel Guide: Best of Cape Maclear, Southern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Maclear-Hotels.d6341910.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Maclear-Holiday-Rentals.d6341910.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cape-Maclear.d6341910.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cape Maclear Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cape-Maclear.d6341910.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cape Maclear Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Maclear.d6341910.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cape Maclear Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/81f9382227124d739b81c6992e17a47d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/81f9382227124d739b81c6992e17a47d.jpg) ![Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fce76410fc839f0b297d976b627eda3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fce76410fc839f0b297d976b627eda3b.jpg) ![Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4fb0f4d38d8bc29760ff4011ee5785c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4fb0f4d38d8bc29760ff4011ee5785c7.jpg) ![Photo by Ticiana Accioly](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a59bf9ad9a140ec705ce1aa76a063f5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ticiana Accioly](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a59bf9ad9a140ec705ce1aa76a063f5d.jpg) ![Photo by Nicole Phinney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/73e3c1dffc00b4dcc0f29d84b5f3195b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nicole Phinney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/73e3c1dffc00b4dcc0f29d84b5f3195b.jpg) ## Visit Cape Maclear Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Cape Maclear - Top Holiday Rentals in Cape Maclear ![Quest Lodges and Safaris ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120457800/120457793/0e13fe84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Lodges and Safaris Chembe Cape Maclear Southern Region £30 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Cape Maclear. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museum and Aquarium and Lake Malawi National Park are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended! Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=120457793&PinnedHotelID=120457793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341910) ![Mgoza Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30010000/30002000/30001982/0eae50ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mgoza Lodge Main Road Cape Maclear Mangochi Fully refundable £44 20 Dec - 21 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach lodge in Cape Maclear. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Museum and Aquarium and Lake Malawi ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews) Very attentive staff. Very nice location! Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=30001982&PinnedHotelID=30001982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341910) ![Capricorn by Quest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120082100/120082050/8857cfe0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Capricorn by Quest Chembe Cape Maclear Southern Region £78 24 Dec - 25 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Cape Maclear. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Museum and Aquarium and Lake Malawi National ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%2F12%2F2025&selected=120082050&PinnedHotelID=120082050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341910) [See all 9 properties in Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6341910) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Capricorn by Quest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120082100/120082050/8857cfe0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Capricorn by Quest Chembe Cape Maclear Southern Region Stay at this holiday home in Cape Maclear. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Museum and Aquarium and Lake Malawi National ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Maclear-Hotels-Capricorn-By-Quest.h120082050.Hotel-Information) ![Quest at Cape Maclear](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120083700/120083626/aa656e09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest at Cape Maclear Chembe Cape Maclear Southern Region Stay at this chalet in Cape Maclear. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Museum and Aquarium and Lake Malawi National Park ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Maclear-Hotels-Quest-At-Cape-Maclear.h120083626.Hotel-Information) ![Impeccable 3-bed Cottage in Cape Maclear](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49170000/49167900/49167881/f31dff35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Impeccable 3-bed Cottage in Cape Maclear Monkey Bay Southern Region Stay at this cottage in Monkey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Lake Malawi National Park is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Bay-Hotels-Impeccable-3-Bed-Cottage-In-Cape-Maclear.h49167881.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6341910&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cape Maclear hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20)[19 Dec - 20 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21)[20 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341910&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit #### Museum and Aquarium Find out about the history of Cape Maclear when you take a trip to Museum and Aquarium. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-And-Aquarium-Cape-Maclear.d553248621532405125.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Finished Product! Some of the food you can make!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45926225/06819c17-989d-439c-a1e1-1959278d2959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malawian Cooking Class with Experienced Local Chef £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malawian-cooking-class-with-experienced-local-chef.a45926225.activity-details) [See all activities in Cape Maclear](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cape-Maclear.d6341910.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Cape Maclear 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent F. Great place to visit ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Stunning location but would strongly recommend 4x4 if driving, the road from Monkey Bay to Cape McClear is ‘challanging’ even for Malawian standards. 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