Title: Visit Nkhata Bay: 2026 Travel Guide for Nkhata Bay, Northern Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.com/Nkhata-Bay-Hotels.d6338394.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.com/Nkhata-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6338394.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nkhata Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Nkhata-Bay.d6338394.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nkhata Bay ## Travel Guide ![Stunning views cross Lake Malawi, Beaches and cystal clear water, dry season, Malawi, South-East-.Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/13df8c24-f238-4cec-8e6d-bdeb3460e2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful view in Nkhata Bay in Malawi, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/3ba5dde9-4d97-4206-9388-25ba1a858510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden hour at Kande Beach, Nkhata Bay, Lake Malawi, Malawi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/8fdaa850-6f16-4fd8-b537-3312a6714eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nkhata Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/a0058540-0134-4853-a437-1d1078316d25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nkhata Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338394/a96aedc8-b3ad-4c0f-8125-18c320509e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nkhata Bay Things to do - Nkhata Bay Hotel Deals ![Njaya Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8780000/8772200/8772109/68d32c15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Njaya Lodge Chikale Beach Nkhata Bay $58 nightly $69 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach lodge in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews) As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps ... Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=8772109&PinnedHotelID=8772109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) ![Ndau Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528700/99528680/dc25b0ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ndau Lodge Chikale Nkhata Bay Northern Region Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $60 nightly $71 total Apr 24 - Apr 25 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry Port are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Excellent Very amazing so clean beyond my expectations Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F24%2F2026&endDate=4%2F25%2F2026&selected=99528680&PinnedHotelID=99528680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) ![Soul Rebel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92620000/92610700/92610621/5e305afb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Soul Rebel Nkhata Bay Nkhata Bay Northern Region $35 nightly $41 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hostel in Nkhata Bay. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ilala Ferry Port and Chikale ... 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms. Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=92610621&PinnedHotelID=92610621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338394) [See all 5 properties in Nkhata Bay](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6338394) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Chikale-Beach-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908439514.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ilala Ferry Port Explore the waterfront in Nkhata Bay with a trip to Ilala Ferry Port. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Ilala-Ferry-Port-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908366705.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Nkhata Bay ![magical sunrise on the shore of Lake Malawi, African colours, Malawi, South-East-Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4207/71128f3b-110c-4274-9c2d-f0517c01d5de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mzuzu ![Chintheche](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626284057099/21338e66-aedb-4a11-9744-69b9a6809c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chintheche ![Mlenga Senga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900883/2b763ac5-1b06-4015-b3da-45f79095aa00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mlenga Senga ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - [Hotels near Ilala Ferry Port ](https://www.expedia.com/Ilala-Ferry-Port-Hotels.0-l553248622908366705-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Ilala Ferry Port ](https://www.expedia.com/Ilala-Ferry-Port-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908366705.Vacation-Attraction) - Cities near Nkhata Bay - Places of interest [Mzuzu](https://expedia.com/Mzuzu.dx4207)[Chintheche](https://expedia.com/Chintheche.dx3000377618)[Ekwendeni](https://expedia.com/Ekwendeni.dx3000429621)[Mlenga Senga](https://expedia.com/Mlenga-Senga.dx553248635922900883) - [Chikale Beach ](https://expedia.com/Chikale-Beach-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908439514.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ilala Ferry Port ](https://expedia.com/Ilala-Ferry-Port-Nkhata-Bay.d553248622908366705.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park ](https://expedia.com/Mzuzu-Wildlife-Conservation-Park-Mzuzu.d553248623939595073.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nkhwazi Beach ](https://expedia.com/Nkhwazi-Beach-Chintheche.d553248626383119103.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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