The Makokola Retreat: Our full report

Close to the town of Mangochi, The Makokola Retreat, previously Club Makokola or 'Club Mak' as it was known, is a thatched resort built beside a 600m-long golden beach on Lake Malawi's southern shores.

It has 56 comfortable rooms, including some suites and family rooms, spread around extensive and beautiful tropical gardens. The furnishings are all locally made and the carvings come from Mua Mission.

The Makokola Retreat is a lively place, offering activities that include sailing, boating and scuba diving on Lake Malawi. It has two separate swimming pools, one with an adjacent bar, as well as facilities for tennis and squash, and a nine-hole golf course scattered with baobabs.

Geographics

Location: Shore of Lake Malawi, Malawi

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Full Board

Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining

Special interests

Beach holidays: Beside a long, golden freshwater beach

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Diving & snorkelling: Excellent freshwater snorkelling

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Central communications

Power supply: Mains Electricity

Health & safety

Malarial area: Yes

Dangerous animals: Low Risk

Extras

Disabled access: On Request