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Real Name: frockland
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Cape MacLear

by frockland - last update: Aug 11, 2004

Cape MacLear is the place which most travellers will visit at least once while they are in Malawi.
Its located on the north western cost of Nankubamba Peninsula about 20 kilometres from Monkey Bay. There is a village called Chembe and The Lake Malawi National Park, but both places are known as Cape MacLear.
Chembe village is spread along the coastline with its sandy beaches. There are many backpackers going since more than 25 Years.
The sunsets at Cape MacLear are the most impressive in Malawi!
Mac Beth or Mohamed?

Mac Beth or Mohamed?

I met him the first time in 1992. He called himself "Mac Beth" and his brother "Duncan". "My father liked Shakespeare!" He was the most charming guy around and I enjoyed doing some daytrips and BBQs with him. In 1995 he was divorced from his wife and drunk all the time. Two years later he called himself Mohamed was consuming lots drugs and didn t remember me anymore.
There is also another side of this peaceful place, I was not aware of: In Chembe Village are about 11.000 - 15.000 people living. 1.500 of them are orphans!!! There is starvation, Bilharzia and HIV! If you are bored of hanging around on the beach, visit the guys of the "Chembe Aids Project" . They are happy to explain to you their work and the massive difficulties they are facing! Things have changed here recently and its not like the homepage showing ... more soon
Coastline of Chembe Village

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Pros:"Beautiful beaches,indescribable sunsets, friendly locals"
Cons:"many tourists, no public transport"
In A Nutshell:"This place could have been quite close to paradise"
frockland's Cape Maclear Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 7 - Photos: 6
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
General Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

frockland's Cape Maclear Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Chembe Aids ProjectMay, 2004 8
Cape MacLear (2004)June, 2004 8
Impressions of Cape Maclear (1998)May, 1998 8
Pictures from Cape Maclear (1998)May, 1998 6

Comments for frockland about Cape Maclear
lizziewenz Sun Mar 9, 2008 11:15 UTC
 This place has got a bit overpriced (ie the same price as everywhere else but lower standards). This wouldn't be my first choice!
mtncorg Fri Aug 13, 2004 17:39 UTC
 Great pages for the Lake malawi-bound traveller. Both natural sights and human.
sachara Sun Jul 25, 2004 15:20 UTC
 Nice page, bringing back good memories of Lake Malawi. Interesting updates.
d_d Tue Apr 15, 2003 11:18 UTC
 Nice and helpful page! I like those landscapes!
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