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If talking about an ivory beach, a clear blue lake just like glass, it cannot be elsewhere but Cape Maclear, a city famous for its similarity to Mykonos on the Greek island, or a relaxing place for everyone around the world.
This time, ACU PAY will briefly introduce the origin of Cape Maclear, along with its popular activities to be done in this town!
Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, is a small fishing village and is a city in Mangochi District, southern Malawi. Here, there is the busiest resort on Lake Malawi.
Cape Maclear is located near Dombe, Thumbwe, and Mumbe Island. It is also located in Lake Malawi National Park which is famous for its fresh water diving, kayaking, and hammock.
In 1859, when missionaries and explorers, David Livingstone discovered the Cape and named it Cape Maclear after his friend Thomas Maclear, Queen Victoria’s astronomer at Cape Good Hope. Previously, this area was controlled by Muslim Yao group.
After the missionary group entered, although Cape Maclear had a good port, the soil in that area was not as good as it should have been, and there were also tsetse flies. As a result, the missionaries had to relocate to Bandowe which is near Chintheche in 1882.
Cape Maclear was declared a national park in 1980, creating Lake Malawi National Park, the world’s first freshwater national park. The area was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
There is a variety of bird species such as kingfishers, Dickinson’s kestrels, and freckled nightjars. In addition, there is a museum related to the formation of Lake Malawi and wildlife in Cape Maclear.
Cape Maclear is the most amazing sightseeing spot in Malawi because we can see the beautiful atmosphere of the evening sun. It’s also one of the only lakeside resorts where you can watch the sunset. You have to see it once if you have a chance.
No need for a deep dive to experience the underwater world, just grab shallow diving equipment and kayak to Thumbi Island and see the nature of the underwater world. We’ll experience some famous fish in Malawi, along with over 1,000 species of aquatic animals. Let’s open up the experience with snorkeling.
The triathlon was established in 2015, it will invite participants from all over the world to swim, cycle, and run to earn money for the local Malawi Foundation. This event is open to participants of all competencies and can be completed both in solo and groups. This one should not be missed in Cape Maclear as well.
Traveling to Cape Maclear can be done in a variety of ways, whether it is private transfer service, self-driving, or public transportation.
In public transportation, take a ride from the terminal in Lilongwe to Monkey Bay by minibus for a few bucks.
Let’s experience the lakeside atmosphere and see the beauty and nature of the world’s heritage sites with Cape Maclear.
