Domwe Island
The largest island in the national park, covered in forested granite hills. Visitors can kayak over for hiking, diving and lakeside camping.
Domwe Island lies directly north of Cape Maclear. It covers about 10 square kilometres, with rocky hills and woodland and simple campsites. You can join a one- or two-day kayak camping trip and watch the stars over the lake at night. The reefs around the island are popular scuba diving spots, with rich fish populations. The boat trip from Chembe Beach takes about 20 to 30 minutes, or about 1.5 hours by kayak. A national park entry ticket is required, and overnight stays must be booked in advance through local campsites or operators.
Opening hours
Open daytime (overnight stays require a campsite reservation)
Nearby sights
- Chembe Beach, Cape Maclear
- Livingstonia Mission Graves
- Thumbi Island West
- Otter Point
- Lake Malawi National Park
- Mumbo Island
- Monkey Bay
- MV Ilala Ferry