Danforth Yachting, Malawi

Danforth Yachting offers superb accommodation at Cape Maclear bordering on the Lake Malawi National Park. Surrounded by islands, this is one of the most beautiful locations on this magnificent lake. Danforth is both a Malawi yacht charter company and a luxury lodge, focusing on sailing and water sports. Owner run and offering personal attention, Danforth Yachting delivers all round excellence.

  • The local and international chefs take pride in presenting a tempting selection of dishes for the buffet table, using the freshest of ingredients. Dining is al-fresco in a family setting. Children are most welcome. Early meals and child friendly menus can be arranged.
  • Mufusa is the only ocean-going, live aboard yacht on Lake Malawi. It is a fully equipped and crewed ocean going catamaran, which sleeps eight guests in comfort and style. The layout includes two bathrooms, four double cabins, 2 crew berths, saloon, galley, cockpit under shade bimini and a dive platform. It can be chartered to cruise any part of the lake for any duration.
  • Danforth has an onsite PADI resort scuba diving centre which is fully equipped and ready for divers. There are over 20 different dive sites in and around Cape Maclear. Lake Malawi is ideal for the diving enthusiast; clear, fresh, warm water, no tides or currents and over 600 different species of brightly coloured tropical fish known as Cichlids.
Accommodation:
4 spacious, en-suite family rooms, tastefully decorated in cool, nautical colours and all opening onto a large patio. All rooms have spectacular views of the lake and look out over Thumbi West Island.
Activities:
sailing and cruising on the yacht "Mufasa", hobie cat and dingy sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tube rides, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, guided nature walks, birding, cultural outings to the traditional village, pool table, table tennis and darts and trampoline.
Facilities:
  • reception area,
  • garden,
  • infinity swimming pool,
  • luxury yacht "Mufasa”,
  • PADI scuba diving centre,
  • water sports centre and dining area.
Meal Basis:
Full Board accommodation including all meals, plus teas, coffees, cakes and snacks.
Child Policy:
Children are welcome.

Client Comments

Dear Claire,

Sorry for not contacting you sooner (much to do since we got back) but we do want to thank you for your efforts to ensure our trip to Malawi went well. It sure did ... No hitches at all (not even volcanic ash!) ... Except of course that it had to come to an end!

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