Mumbo Island Camp

Experience & Activities   

With a maze of massive underwater boulders, innumerable species of colourful cichlid fish and calm, clear water, the National Park offers what many consider the best freshwater snorkelling and SCUBA diving in the world. 

Mumbo Island is only 1km in diameter and has never been populated, so it remains in a pristine, natural state. Kayak Africa runs Mumbo as an entirely off-grid, green camp to remain unspoiled. 

You can swim in the warm, crystal clear waters; snorkel in secluded, fish-filled bays; kayak around the island and explore hidden coves and caves; hike along carefully laid trails that traverse the island and meander through the beautiful Miombo forest – or you can take it easy and enjoy the beach from the comfort of the beach loungers, swing in your private hammock on your tent deck or take tea in our comfortable lounge. Mumbo Island also has a small book exchange and a selection of games, including the local game of bawo. 

Accommodations         

Mumbo Island Camp accommodates fourteen guests and features tastefully furnished chalets with shaded decks, hammocks, hot bucket showers and ‘eco-loos’, complemented by a dining area with a bar and a watersport gazebo. The whole camp uses timber, thatch and canvas and is perched on high rocks overlooking the water, blending with the lush foliage to create a ‘Robinson Crusoe’ atmosphere of rustic charm. The island is within an exclusive concession area, guaranteeing privacy in a tropical paradise. 

Unlike many African lodges, the decor also maintains the ‘green’ ethos; almost all the furnishings are locally sourced and made either in the village or Malawi.