Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

zeer vriendelijke mensen, zeer relaxte sfeer en erg behulpzaam.

It was a perfect location with a stunning view of the lake at all times. I relaxed while waiting for the sunrise and watching the sunset. The hammock was incredibly comfortable. Also, since it was the off-season, I had the shared dorm all to myself — that was great too! And in the end, they even helped arrange a taxi and bus to Lilongwe. It was an amazing stay!

I don’t really have any complaints, but if I had to mention something — it was a bit hard to get my laundry dry, so it would have been nice to have a spot with more sunlight for drying clothes. But honestly, it was such a great stay that there’s hardly anything to point out!

the best location possible, this place is outstanding! personel is super friendly and the views are breathtaking! I highly recommend renting little house right by the lake 🫶🏼 I'll be back one day as it's one of my favourites places during my journey

Stunning location, with great local restaurants and amenities and food and staff were incredible!

The compost toilet took a bit of getting used to and smelt pretty bad pretty quickly

Excellent location with a stunning view of Lake Malawi. What I loved the most was the unlimited access to stand-up paddles and snorkeling masks, always available for guests to enjoy.

A visit to the Soul Rebel Lodge in Nkhata Bay was an extraordinary experience. Its location directly on Lake Malawi offers spectacular views of both land and water. In addition to providing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna for Europeans, the easy accessibility of the nearby village also allows for exciting interactions with the locals and their culture and joie de vivre. The food at the Soul Rebel Lodge is phenomenally good; Guax, the chef, served us the best guacamole in the world, made from fresh, local ingredients. Occasional power outages, which in principle only made the trip more exciting, are compensated for by the operator thanks to a solar system. The water supply was impeccable, but you shouldn't drink the lake water. However, there is a sufficient selection and availability at the lodge bar. All of the staff, without exception, did a fantastic job and made our stay as enjoyable as possible. Great tours are also offered directly on site, which took us out onto the lake and into the surrounding area. The Soul Rebel Lodge is also an excellent base for longer excursions. We enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back.

We noticed a few shortcomings during our visit: The stairs on the grounds are very steep and difficult for people with walking difficulties. However, if you take a break here and there, you can enjoy the magnificent view or have the opportunity to observe the colorful lizards and birds scurrying among the fruit trees on the grounds. Those who have problems with small animals and insects will be pleased to know that mosquito nets are provided for the night. Occasionally, certain dishes on the menu were unavailable; however, the menu is so extensive that we always found a great alternative. The biggest drawback of our trip, however, was that it ended after such short time.