Bandawe Mission

Bandawe

A mission station founded on the lakeshore in 1881 by the Livingstonia Mission, preserving a red-brick church and early missionary graves.

Bandawe was founded in 1881 by the Scottish Livingstonia Mission after it moved north from Cape Maclear. Because of severe malaria, the headquarters relocated again in 1894 to Livingstonia on the hill above. The site preserves a red-brick church, a school and early missionary graves, reflecting the modern history of northern Malawi. It lies on the lakeshore about 10 km south of Chintheche. Entry is free, and you can ask local people to show you around.

Opening hours

Daytime

Mission history · Red brick churches · Cemetery

Nearby sights

Kande Beach
Chintheche Strip
Chikale Beach
Nkhata Bay Market
Nkhata Bay Harbour
Snorkelling & Kayaking in Nkhata Bay
Viphya Plateau
Likoma Island

Places to eat nearby

Butterfly Space Eco Lodge Restaurant
Mayoka Village Restaurant