Chembe Eagles Nest
Chembe Eagles Nest Resort is located in Cape Maclear. The lodge is cozy and in a tranquil setting away from the hustles and bustles of the village life, boosting a private beach. The quiet and idyllic chalets all face all face the Lake Malawi under a sheltered thatched patio with a pair of easy chairs to watch the exquisite sunsets. Chembe has six double beds and five twin beds chalets and are all en-suite with air conditioning.
Activities include both motorized and non-motorized water sports, island trips, scuba diving, sailing on a 26-foot catamaran, snorkelling and Chembe village tours. The resort is ideal for family holidays.
Accommodation
Chembe Eagles Nest has 11 chalets feature six with double beds and five with twin beds. They are all en-suite with air conditioning. If you are more inclined to outdoor living, the adjoining campsite with spectacular views of the hills and lake suit you best.
Campers have their own wash-up area, braai facilities and beautifully pristine ablutions with ample privacy from the rest of the lodge. Dinner, bed and breakfast includes a three-course dinner, accommodation in luxury chalets and breakfast.
All chalets are lake facing with a patio to watch the beautiful sunset from your patio. The chalets are all en-suite, sure to leave you well rested for the day ahead. Mosquito nets and ceiling fans come standard in all rooms.
>> Air-conditioning, Mosquito nets
>> En-suite chalets double or twins
>> Private veranda with comfortable sun chairs
>> Tea/Coffee Facilities
>> Lakefront location and views
>> Bathroom with separate shower
What You Can Expect
Restaurant
Your stay at Chembe Eagles Nest is guaranteed to be filled with great memories of great food! Chembe believes every meal should be a taste experience. Menu changes on a regular basis and is sure to be exciting and "different."
Should you wish to have a more "laid back" dinner, speak to us about a barbeque or a traditional South African "potjie." The outside "braai" area, built into the rock face, is always popular with guests.
Lunches can also be organized on Domwe Island during your snorkeling trips. All our meals are prepared from the beginning with fresh ingredients and exotic flavors, which are purely African, ensuring that every meal is a culinary delight for the senses.
Clean Beach
Chembe Eagles Nest boasts a private beach experience with white sandy shores and crystal-clear waters. Guests at Chembe can enjoy walks on the beach, relax on such loungers or in a hammock and take advantage of watersports like kayaking and snorkelling.
Experiences
Activities at Chembe Eagles Nest include island excursions, village tours, and water sports. Visitors can go fishing or take a catamaran cruise to see neighboring islands, or they can swim, kayak, and snorkel in Lake Malawi's crystal-clear waters. Additionally, the lodge offers scuba diving and 26-foot catamaran sailing. Village tours are offered to those who want to learn more about the local way of life.
Water Based Activities
Chembe Eagles Nest offers a variety of water-based activities on Lake Malawi, including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and sunset cruises.
Sunset Cruises.
Come enjoy cruise on our Mama Africa (Catamaran) with island snorkelling trips feeding the fish eagles snorkelling in clear waters with a range of lake Malawi Cichlids
Choose from full day cruise with a light lunch enjoying at the island, half day or sunset cruise admiring Malawi beautiful sunsets.
Swimming Pool
Chembe has a good-sized swimming pool. The pool sist at the view of the rooms and the beach where people sit and chat or read, and then it gently gets deeper.
There are plenty of sun-loungers, and there is covered seating if you want a break from the sun. You will love this area for morning writing with coffee in a shady.
Cultural Experiences
Chembe Eagles Nest. is one of the best places in Malawi to engage with the friendly locals and experience their way of life.
Engaging with the vibrant culture of Cape Maclear allows you to gain a deeper appreciation for the rich history and traditions of the local community that will create a lasting memory.
Best Time to Visit
Cape Maclear is an all-year-round destination. Visiting Lake Malawi, particularly for viewing fish underwater in the southern section, is best between May and October. The weather gets progressively warmer going from moderate to hot by November.
Hot and Dry seasons runs from September to the middle of November, getting warmer as the season progresses. This is the most popular time around the lake as the water is at its most serene and clarity is high.
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