The 2016 Lake of Stars music festival was held at Chintheche Inn in Nkhata Bay on Lake Malawi. Every morning the sun rises above the lake, turning the sky pink and gold. Worth getting up at 5am for.
Even without an amazing festival, Nkhata Bay is worth a visit for its stunning scenery. The area is about a 4-hour drive north of Lilongwe and has several lodges on the shores of the lake.

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Compare rooms and suites by Independent in Nkhata Bay with rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Beautiful, quiet property. The staff were extremely accommodating. The food was delicious (I recommend the spaghetti bolognese!). It is about a 25 minute walk to downtown which wasn’t a problem for us. "

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

9 May - 10 May

"Pleasant lakeside cabins; very responsive staff; good prices; fantastic views of the lake. Beach consists of rocks; access road poor; located in a village which can be noisy. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Clean, and would stay again, but not appropriate for a "luxury" lakeside stay."

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

"A dated property that requires some attention in the rooms, bathroom needs updating. Outdoor is kept clean and neat gardens Lake Malawi views from the rooms was a bonus! Very friendly staff "

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"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. "

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May