Lake Malawi is Africa's third largest lake and stretches over 500 kilometres from north to south, and supports over 2000 species of fish, mainly endemic.

Palm fringed beaches and soaring mountains surround the warm crystal clear waters and picturesque fishing villages dot the shoreline, unchanged for thousands of years.

The northern lakeshore is the lushest region of the country with remnant patches of tropical rainforest and the dramatic backdrop of the Viphya mountains. This is the setting for Chintheche Inn.

Just south of Nkhata Bay, Chintheche Inn has a wonderful broad sandy beach and extensive grounds with many fine indigenous trees.

The Inn has ten double rooms that open out onto the beach and are all brightly furnished using local crafts. All rooms are en-suite with fans.

There is a central dining area and a swimming pool for those days when the lake is rough.

INN DESCRIPTION
• Al fresco beach restaurant
• Tennis court
• Beach bar
• Swimming pool

ACTIVITIES AT CHINTHECHE INN
The full board tariff includes all meals and activities. Bed and breakfast, or dinner, bed and breakfast tariffs do not include the cost of activities.
• Boating in 1 x 10-seater wooden fishing boat; observe the nearby fishermen at work.
• Snorkelling (snorkelling equipment is available for the guests to use)
• Mountain biking through some of the prettiest villages in Malawi
• Two hour village visits
• Day trips to Nkhata Bay and Bandawe Mission
• Birdwatching
• Guided walks (with experienced guides)
• Sailing (1 dingy)
• 2 x Windsurfers
• 2 x Paddle skis
• Visits to the local chief
• 1 hoby cat

LODGE AREA
The dining / bar areas are on raised wooden decks that wind around African ebony and sycamore fig trees. The lounge and dining tent has beautiful big sofas, with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and also features a well-stocked library and a study.

GAME VIEWING
The area is mainly renowned for physical beauty and not for game viewing. Possible wildlife sightings include Oryx, Cape Fox, Jackal, Springbok, Ostrich, Aardvark and many desert species of plants.