A visit to Namiasi Lodge can be quite an experience. This place can be found in what we fondly call the warm heart of Africa: Malawi. It is a haven for tourists and people who love nature in general.
If you love water, look no farther. Lake Malawi will stun you with its sparking waters and beautiful beaches. Your holidays will remain memorable for years on end.
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Namiasi Lodge
Namiasi Lodge is situated in Mangochi in the southern region of Malawi. It is only about a kilometre’s drive from the main road and a few metres away from Lake Malawi, which is the third biggest lake in Africa. David Livingstone, the famous Scottish missionary explorer, who ‘discovered’ Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, was the first European to reach its shores. He dubbed it the Lake of Stars because of the light that dances across this fresh water body at different times of the day.
Namiasi Lodge with its beautiful porches in full view of Lake Malawi
From the porched balcony, you can enjoy free breakfast while savouring the breathtaking views of mountains that are sprawled out across the lake and which Mozambique, Malawi’s eastern neighbouring country.
This special moment in the morning will also be time to revel in the fish hunting games of some of the 650 species of birds in Malawi. Besides, early risers will already be enjoying water games: swimming, diving, kayaking and boat rides.
Lunch is a popular break. It will include Chambo, a must-eat delicious local fish served with chips, savoury perfurmed rice or nsima, the country’s staple food that is made from maize flour. Organic veggies, free of pesticides, will not be missing from your treat.
After a day of sightseeing and water fun, you can retire to the selection of spacious and beautifully decorated Guest rooms and comfortable Safari tents that are on offer.
If you want to stretch your day, you can relax at the bar while you relish in the different types of experiences that have filled your stay so far. Here, you will get refreshed while reminiscing about your previous activities and planning for the next day’s ones.
Holidays should never be boring or leave you with a sour taste in the mouth!
As you can see, there are many things to do and see when you visit Mangochi and decide to stay at Namiasi Lodge. It is a trip worth taking and enjoying!
Further Exploration:
Read:
Watch:
- A documentary on Lake Malawi
- The fish of Lake Malawi
Learn about holidays and travelling:
- Vocabulary_Holidays and Travelling (English-French)
- Holidays and Travelling_English-PolishTravelling Pairwork worksheet with key
- Travelling Pairwork worksheet with key
- Vocabulary Test _Holidays and Travelling (English-French)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Olivia Gadabu Ngwira is a multilingual trained print journalist who now works in Sales and Marketing. She was born in Blantyre, Malawi. She moved to Ndola, Zambia, with her family when she was 10. She made the return trip to Malawi eight years later and has been there ever since. She speaks fluent English, Chichewa and Chitumbuka and can understand Zambian Bemba and Nyanja. She loves writing, travelling and reading.
