Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kayaking
, based at Mayoka Village, can organise paddling excursions personally tailored to your
needs - anything from half a day to a few days down the coast. A full day usually costs
US$40.
Typical itineraries include idyllic spots along the northern lakeshore such as Usisya and
Ruarwe.
Diving
Aqua Africa
( 0999-921418, 01-852284;
www.aquaafrica.co.uk
)
The bay's only dive operator, this
dependable western-run outfit sits up the hill two minutes' walk from the harbour. Casual
dives for certified divers cost US$50, and full PADI four-day beginner courses cost
US$375 (including all materials). Colourful chiclid fish, the kind you've probably seen in
a dentist's aquarium, swim throughout the lake, but more spectacular are the schools of
dolphinfish who are drawn to your torch on night dives.
Aqua Africa also offers windsurfing rentals (per half day US$20) and snorkelling gear
(per half day US$15). There's also a very tasty cafe bar where you can snack on wraps
and posh coffee as you learn your theory.
DIVING
Fish-Eagle Feeding & Snorkelling
Both Monkey Business and Chimango Tours offer enjoyable trips out on the lake to feed
fish eagles. Typically this takes a half day and costs US$15. The excellent Kumbu who
runs Monkey Business can also take you cliff jumping with an enjoyable barbecue and
snorkel combined for US$15.
Tours
Nkhata Bay Safari tour
( 0999-265064; daviemzungu@yahoo.co.uk; office 7am-5pm)
Run by Dave, this
tour company offers combined five-day trips to Vwaza, Nyika and Livingstonia for
