Title: Nkhata Bay Travel Guide: Best of Nkhata Bay, Northern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Nkhata-Bay-Hotels.d6338394.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Nkhata-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6338394.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Nkhata Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nkhata Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nkhata Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The 2016 Lake of Stars music festival was held at Chintheche Inn in Nkhata Bay on Lake Malawi. Every morning the sun rises above the lake, turning the sky pink and gold. Worth getting up at 5am for. Even without an amazing festival, Nkhata Bay is worth a visit for its stunning scenery. The area is about a 4-hour drive north of Lilongwe and has several lodges on the shores of the lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/a0058540-0134-4853-a437-1d1078316d25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The 2016 Lake of Stars music festival was held at Chintheche Inn in Nkhata Bay on Lake Malawi. Every morning the sun rises above the lake, turning the sky pink and gold. Worth getting up at 5am for. Even without an amazing festival, Nkhata Bay is worth a visit for its stunning scenery. The area is about a 4-hour drive north of Lilongwe and has several lodges on the shores of the lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/a0058540-0134-4853-a437-1d1078316d25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The west coast of Lake Malawi is treated to a stunning pink and gold sunrise almost every morning. Nkhata Bay and the lodges on its beaches is especially beautiful and worth the 4-hour drive from Lilongwe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/a96aedc8-b3ad-4c0f-8125-18c320509e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nkhata Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Nkhata Bay ![Ndau Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528700/99528680/35618836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ndau Lodge Chikale Nkhata Bay Northern Region Stay at this lodge in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry Port are located ... Excellent Very amazing so clean beyond my expectations Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=99528680&PinnedHotelID=99528680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=99528680&PinnedHotelID=99528680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) ![Njaya Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8780000/8772200/8772109/3f931780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Njaya Lodge Chikale Beach Nkhata Bay £33 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach lodge in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry Port ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews) As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps ... Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=8772109&PinnedHotelID=8772109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) ![Soul Rebel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92620000/92610700/92610621/5e305afb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Soul Rebel Nkhata Bay Nkhata Bay Northern Region Stay at this beach hostel in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ilala Ferry Port and Chikale Beach ... The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms. 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Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chikale-Beach-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908439514.Attraction) #### Ilala Ferry Port Explore the waterfront in Nkhata Bay with a trip to Ilala Ferry Port. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside. 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