Chintheche

Chintheche is in Northern Malawi.

Understand

Chintheche is a beach town located on the shores of Lake Malawi. It has Caribbean style beaches that are full of white sand and tropical plants. It's a popular weekend getaway for tourists and residents alike.

Do

• Birdwatching. Chintheche is a great place for birdwatching. The areas on the lake, beachside, are popular for early morning viewing. 

Sleep

• 1 Chintheche Inn, Bandawe, ☏ +265 1 771 393. Located on the beach at Lake Malawi. All rooms are on the beach and overlook the lake. It's all inclusive, so food is included in your stay. It's decorated with local crafts and masks, rooms are colored with bright shades. There is a pool, bar, restaurant, and activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Room rates are per person. It's owned by the Wilderness Safari company. $167. 
• 2 Makuzi Beach Lodge, Nkhata Bay, ☏ +265 999 28 39 80. Family owned and operated, Makuzi Beach Lodge has the best beach views out of any other accommodations in the area. Family and couples friendly, you can stay in a chalet style room with direct beach access. Evening dinner is served beachside and there is a bar that looks like a tree-house. They offer camping on the beach, kayaking and snorkeling. $70-$120; Children $35-55. 

Go next

• Bandawe, a small village just south of Chintheche where you can visit the Bandawe Mission, one of the first Christian missions in the country.