Visit The Northern Lakeshore, Lake Malawi
The Northern Lakeshore is characterised by scattered villages, golden beaches and small coves. You can also buy, or simply watch, pottery being made at nearby Nkhotakota Pottery.

Northern Shores of Lake Malawi
The Northern Lakeshore
Lake Malawi, Malawi
The Northern Lakeshore is characterised by scattered villages, golden beaches and small coves.
The attractive shoreline has seen several lodges spring up and there are some excellent options for visitors looking for a few days of relaxation as part of their trip to Malawi.
Nkhotakota Pottery
The drive from Lilongwe to the Northern Lakeshore takes about five hours and you may like to break up the journey with a stop-off at Nkhotakota Pottery. Here you can watch the skilled potters in the workshop, buy examples of their craft and have a cup of coffee in the pretty café overlooking the Lake.
Other places within Lake Malawi
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- This sleepy island is steeped in colonial history: its cathedral which was built by missionaries inspired by David Livingstone. The Mozambique shores can be reached by a boat trip from Likoma Island.
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- Cape Maclear is a remote headland that juts out into crystal clear waters on the Southern Lakeshore. It has now been declared a World Heritage Site.
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The Northern Lakeshore
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- The Northern Lakeshore is characterised by scattered villages, golden beaches and small coves. You can also buy, or simply watch, pottery being made at nearby Nkhotakota Pottery.
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