Mbuna Bay Lodge is a solar-powered eco-lodge on the Mozambican shore of Lake Malawi, at Nkholongue in the Lago District south of Metangula. Mbuna Bay Lodge sits on around 300 metres of sandy beach among mango and baobab trees, and runs its own organic gardens for the kitchen.
Best for
Mbuna Bay Lodge suits travellers who want a self-contained, sustainability-focused lakeside stay away from the town of Metangula itself.
It suits guests who need a short, simple transfer less well, since the final approach is a lengthy dirt-road descent from the plateau.
Location
The lodge is at Nkholongue on the Lake Niassa shore, roughly 20 km south of Metangula by the operator’s own account. In a straight line it is about 3.2 km south of our Metangula town reference point.
Rooms and style at Mbuna Bay Lodge
Mbuna Bay Lodge has 9 chalets in total: 2 cob houses with en-suite bathrooms and verandas, 4 beach bungalows on stilts directly over the lake shoreline, and 4 bush houses set around a courtyard roughly 80 m from the water, according to the lodge’s own site.
Facilities at Mbuna Bay Lodge
Verified facilities include a solar power system with solar water heating, organic gardens supplying the kitchen, beach access, and a seminar centre alongside the guest accommodation.
Trade-offs and what to know
The remote, eco-focused setting is a strength for guests wanting to disconnect, but it also means a long dirt-road approach rather than a quick transfer.
Organic, garden-based catering is confirmed, though the site does not state whether dietary alternatives beyond its vegetarian-leaning menus are available.
Getting there and getting around
Reaching Mbuna Bay Lodge involves travelling to the Lago District south of Metangula and covering a final 15 km stretch of dirt road through forest, descending steeply from the Niassa plateau to the lakeshore; the operator’s contact details should be used to arrange the exact route.
Explore the area
- Metangula travel guide
- Lake Niassa: region guide
- Where to stay in Lake Niassa: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Confirm the chalet type, meal inclusions and transfer arrangements for the final dirt-road approach before booking.
Current rates and availability
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