The Funky Cichlid in Ntcheu

Set on a serene beach in Lake Malawi National Park, this laid-back hostel with a thatched-roof is an 11-minute walk from Lake Malawi Museum, and 19 km from the M10.Low-key accommodations with colourful decor range from mixed-gender dorms with shared bathrooms to private rooms with en suite facilities. All have mosquito nets and fans; showers are solar-heated.Amenities include a relaxed, open-air restaurant, a bar and a beach volleyball court. Kayak rentals and campsites are available.