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sits right by the clock tower overlooking the river, and has pleasant rooms with mozzie
nets, bathrooms, TV and polished stone floors, and wicker chairs in shaded spots to drink
up the mountain views. The restaurant also serves up fresh chambo and chips and various
pizzas.
The villa was built in 1895 and was the house of EL Rhodes, the commander of the
gunboat Guendolin . The river-view room, right at the top of the house, has an elegant bal-
cony from where you can survey the town.
Eating & Drinking
All around the bus station are cheap cafes selling beans and nshima or stews for around
MK600. Villa Tafika has outdoor dining where you can eat grills (MK1200) with a view
of the clock tower and the mountains.
Getting There & Away
All buses between Blantyre and Monkey Bay stop in Mangochi. There are minibuses to/
from Liwonde (MK780), Ulongwe, for Liwonde National Park (MK900), Blantyre
(MK2500) and the Mozambican border at Chiponde (MK1100).
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