Blue Zebra Island Lodge

My second time at Blue Zebra, and it was even better than the first. What a wonderfully relaxing place with so much to do! The staff is amazing, there is so much attention to detail and the managers Mike and Jenn really go above and beyond to make the experience special!! Wow! Our whole group did not want to leave, we absolutely loved every minute and had the most fun! Thank you for the most amazing weekend to end our time in Malawi.

We had a fabulously relaxing stay at Blue Zebra before Christmas as a family, staying in the lovely Cottage with it's fantastic deck to watch fish eagles gliding over the lake and weaver birds making their nests in the reeds outside. We love this place - the peace and quiet, the good food, the walks, the birds, the sunsets, the spa treatments, not to mention the best swimming pool in Malawi (and poolside cocktails/mocktails) - and Mike and Jenn and their team looked after us so well. Thank you! We are already repeat customers and hope to be back again soon!

We visited Blue Zebra with the sole purpose of being able to snorkel with the African Cichlids. What we got was so much more. From the moment we were collected by George at the boat transfer meeting point we were welcomed like family. Following a 30 minute boat trip we were met with Hibiscus Juice and an introduction to the resort by Georgina, the Housekeeping Manager. Our housekeeper Leesa gave us the run down on the daily services including an early evening turn down (which includes spraying your tent with ‘insect doom’). Leesa also arrived each morning with hot water to make coffee before breakfast and serviced the tent daily. The staff are the most polite you’ll encounter anywhere, from the restaurant staff to Patrick in the bar (who happily recommends the local beer). Each day you are offered a variety of the most delicious food which includes a continental and cooked breakfast, 2 course lunch and 3 course dinner. There is also afternoon tea served at 4pm each day by the pool and a wonderful seating area at the end of the pier, which is the perfect vantage point for unforgettable sunsets. Other wonderful experiences included a sunset cruise with a local drink, laundry service and the gorgeous Bianca will give you the best massage at the spa. Now for the snorkelling… you can snorkel right from the resort or take a snorkelling trip to Nakantenga Island nearby. The snorkelling did not disappoint. If you are interested in seeing African Cichlids including Blue Zebras, Red Empress, Strigatus Diddy and many others than this is the place. There are also numerous walking trails (showcasing huge Boabab trees and the friendliest little Duiker Antelope), kayaking, volleyball and swimming in the infinity pool. We had a very early departure time and Ken the resort manager went out of his way to ensure our transfer was organised and we were on time for our flight out of Malawi. He even organised a breakfast pack for us to take. This is definitely not a budget stay but a must if you’re wanting to stay at Lake Malawi.