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Danforth Yachting

3.5 of 5
Cape Maclear Road | Stand CM10, Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park, Malawi
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Dahab, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Danforth is situated right on the Lake of Malawi, it is one of the well sort after lodges in that area and has so much to offer, from sunset cruises to diving in the lake not to mention, sailing, kayaking and fun water sports. With a fully stocked bar, pool table and atmosphere of the owners you bound to have... More

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Sussex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We visited for 5 nights at the end of February. The location is stunning and there is so much to do: sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, water skiing and fishing or just play bao and enjoy the local beer. Howard and Michelle are so welcoming and make sure that you are going to have the time of your life. This is a... More

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Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

I have stayed in many amazing places around the world, and this is by far the one of the best! With a wide array of fantastic activities (a little over priced, but worth it!) including PADI SCUBA diving, Waterskiing and a LOT more, it was impossible to get bored. Right by the stunning Lake Malawi, you could swim in the... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

As a partially-sighted traveller, I look for comfort and safety in a holiday destination. Expecting Malawi to be rustic, I was very pleasantly surprised to find that both Danforth Lodge and the boat Mufasa catered well to my needs. The lodge is conveniently situated on a level property close to the beach and there are few steps to negotiate. The... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

We spent two nights at the lodge before going on a 5 night charter along the lake on the 38'' catamaran Mufasa. The. Lodge was so welcoming and we immediately felt welcome and at home. There were so many activities to choose from but we managed to do a lot. The tour of the lake was incredible in terms of... More

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Lilongwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

This is a wonderful haven of tranquility and fun. We recently moved to Malawi and are so pleased to have found Danforth Yachting Club. We just spent a wonderful long weekend with a friend at Danforth and had a delightful time with good mix of both relaxation and adventure! Michele and Howard, the owners, were delightful and made us feel... More

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Hobart, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

This is one of those great little places that has something for everyone. Nestled on the shore it is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving and water skiing. For the less adventurous, it is the attention to detail and the personal touches that really set it apart. There are plenty of lounge chairs to relax in, magazines to read, all day... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

When we arrived after 3 1/2 hours drive through the wonderful landscape between Llilongwe and Cape MacLear, we didn't expect such a beautiful place. Situated directly at the beach of the Lake Malawi - at the one end of the little village - we loved every minute of our stay at this very special lodging. It's the perfect place to... More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We went to Danforth for a long weekend and to celebrate a fairly significant birthday (of mine) and had a superb time. My only regret is that we only stayed for 3 nights. The lodge itself is fantastic, the rooms are lovely, the food divine, there is an excellent selection of wine and the staff are amazing. What I loved... More

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Solihull, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

We had three lovely days at Danforth. The Lodge is set in the most beautiful location and there is an array of water sports on offer, the food is very good and plentiful. Howard, Michelle and their staff run a very " tight ship" but also manage to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere quite a feat! We hope to... More

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Additional Information about Danforth Yachting

Also Known As:
Danforth Yachting Malawi/Cape Maclear
Address: Cape Maclear Road | Stand CM10, Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park, Malawi
Region: Malawi > Lake Malawi National Park > Cape Maclear
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in Cape Maclear
Price Range:
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Danforth Yachting, situated on the beach at Cape Maclear bordering the Lake Malawi National Park, offers superb lakeside accommodation. Danforth is both a luxury lodge and a Malawi yacht charter company. The Lodge has eight spacious, en-suite rooms, tastefully decorated in cool, nautical colours and all opening onto a large patio. All rooms have spectacular lake views. Swimming pool, watersports, scuba diving and sailing. Double, twin and family en-suite, air conditioned rooms. Great hosting. Excellent meals. Full board. Bar with DSTV. The live-aboard catamaran yacht Mufasa, a 10 berth luxury yacht, is available for crewed yacht charters to the far corners of Lake Malawi. ... more   less 

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