Danforth Yachting

Location: Lake Malawi & Likoma Island | Malawi

Price guide: £££££ £100-£200 per person per night

Danforth Yachting brings the South African tradition of excellent, informal and owner-run lodges to Malawi. Situated right on the lakeshore, with warm friendly hosts, and watersports galore, this is ideal for those who want an active beach break in a laid-back setting.

Perfect forActive families.

In the knowHoward and Michelle, owners of Danforth, also own Mufasa, a live-aboard catamaran. For yachties, we’d definitely recommend a night or two on board, exploring some of the lake’s more distant shores.

Recommended for...

Cruise
Family-friendly
Water activities

Hotel Overview

Where

Cape Maclear, on the edge of Lake Malawi National Park.

Rooms at Danforth Yachting

There are eight light and airy rooms at Danforth Yachting, set amongst pretty gardens, which look out over the lakeshore. In keeping with the waterside location they’re decorated in crisp blues and whites. All are ensuite and have air-conditioning.

Food and Facilities

There’s a small infinity pool, a pool table, tennis, darts, and a trampoline. The water sports centre is also amongst the best on the lakeshore.

Activities at Danforth Yachting

Where to begin? The magnificent array of water sports on offer includes hobie cat and dingy sailing, snorkelling, diving, waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing. Kayaking and fishing can be arranged on the lake, and shore-side there’s mountain biking as well as nature walks and birding.