Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel

Mango Drift is a backpackers lodge located on the west side of Likoma Island on the beautiful waters of Lake Malawi. Situated on an expansive and private stretch of beach Mango Drift has to be one of the most scenic places to stay on the island. There are a number of en-suite and standard beach chalets located along the beach; as well as an en-suite dormitory and camping facilities. The two en-suite mid-range chalets are slightly set back on the hillside, with private bathrooms and beautiful verandas. Under a big Mango tree is the bar and restaurant offering a full range of drinks including cold beers, soft drinks and an extensive assortment of local and imported spirits. Choose from the wide selection of food items from the breakfast and lunch menu. Dinner is a set menu each night from a delicious meal prepared by our kitchen staff. Relax on the Mango beach enjoy the lake or play a game of pool or volleyball on the beach. Or if you want to do something more exciting, Mango Drift offers a range of water sports from wakeboarding to waterskiing, Scuba Diving and even learn to Kite Surf on the only known school on the lake. Learn to dive with our fully qualified PADI dive instructors, with courses to suit all levels, from those first bubbles up to professional Divemaster. Learn to dive in the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi and see the abundance of life that Likoma Island has to offer.