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All chalets are nicely finished with tasteful furniture, fans and some have wraparound
verandahs. Check out what has to be the most stylish compost loo in Nkhata Bay! Lovely.
LODGE
Njaya Lodge $
( 0999-409878, 01-352342;
www.njayalodge.com
; camping MK800, reed/stone chalets
MK2000/ 2000, family chalets MK4500-7000; )
Set in terraced gardens burst-
ing with frangipani trees and palms, with manicured lawns tumbling down to the spear-
mint water, Njaya has tasteful family-sized chalets up on the hill, cosy reed huts, and
striking stone cottages right by the lake. Think wicker chairs, choice linen and cool floors.
Njaya also has a restaurant whose verandah is the perfect sundowner spot; it serves
great barbecued chambo and chips, bluefish and bubblefish.
Big Blue Star $
( 01-352316; campsite per person MK1000, dm/s/d without bathroom MK1500/1700/
3750; )
With a pulsy reggae beat from its lively bar, and its hillside spot with
great lake views, Big Blue Star is immediately appealing. There's a book exchange, free
storage, a boho chill-out lounge with a billowing sarong ceiling, free dugout canoes for
guests, overlander parking spaces and free wi-fi.
Accommodation comes in small colourful dorms (with mozzie nets) or reed huts, plus a
few shaded spots for tents. The staff are friendly too.
GUESTHOUSE
Ilala Bay Lodge $$
( 01-352362; s/d MK4000/5000; )
Ilala looks run down on the outside but its
rooms, with cream interiors and denim-blue trim, are fresh, spacious and have large tiled
bathrooms as well as TVs, mozzie nets, bureaus and fans. Not really a traveller haunt but
peaceful all the same. Has its own private beach and there's a restaurant serving Malawian
staples.
LODGE
Eating & Drinking
THAI, MALAWIAN
Kaya Papaya $
