Gecko Lounge

Located on the shores of Cape Maclear, Gecko Lounge has a Bar & Restaurant with a growing reputations for the biggest parties and the best food on the lakeshore - we have 2 x lake view private chalets that are en-suite with kitchen facilities & have private verandas, hammock & braii areas - they come with a double bed and bunk bed so can sleep 4 people for a total of $90 ($50 for single, $70 for a double (being $35 per person) and the a further $10 per head for 3rd and 4th person).

We also have a $10 a bed Shared accommodation room which has 5 x bunk beds, 1 x single and a shower and toilet - again with veranda and lake view. This can be booked for private hire should people wish to as long as a minimum of $40 is paid for the room.


We have a variety of activities and services for guests such as water sports like wake-boarding & skiing, hiking and treks in the hills, Wi-fi internet, laptop hire & skyband access cards, DVD player and film hire, assistance and advice on boat trips, diving, kayaks, mountain bikes, transport to and from the cape & we have DSTV sat TV from SA & Big screen TV for movie nights and all sporting events.

Of course this is also complemented by our fantastic veranda viewing deck to watch the cape sunsets with Malawi G&T in hand as chilled tunes fill the airwaves and all you can feel is that everything is right in the world.

Set-up:

2 x private self contained chalets with kitchen facilities and en-suite shower & toilet - also have:

1 x double bed & 1 x bunk bed
Full working kitchen including fridge, hot plates, sink, toaster & kettle, cutlery etc
Private veranda with seating
Lake view and few steps from the beach
Braii (barbecue) area
Garden & hammocks
Parking
Secure electronic safe
Fans & bedside lights & tables
African Artwork decorating the rooms.
High class mosquito nets from African Habitat.
Candles, matches etc all supplied
1 x Shared Accommodation area with following facilities:

5 x Bunk beds & 1 x single so can sleep 11
toilet & shower en-suite to the room.
Private veranda & seating
Lake view
Parking
African artwork decorating the room
Mosquito nets on all beds.
Candles, matches etc all supplied
We also have 1 x 2 man tent with bedding & pillows that is charged @ $10 per night & 1 x 3 man tent with bedding & pillows that is charged @$15 a night - these are usually only used in the cases of a large group booking and have to use the dorm facilities for shower & toilet.

Coming soon: 1 x double room with en-suite & lounge area, private veranda & lake view & 1 x double room with ensuite but no lake view & veranda. Prices TBA.

Transport to the Cape:

Extensive info & assistance can be found via our 'how to find us' link on the website.

We have links with a number of other establishments in Malawi and can organise collections from airports, other lodges, places of residence in major areas such as Lilongwe, Blantyre, Dedza, Zomba, Liwonde etc. At present we have the Gecko Rav-4 that could do collections but usually we outsource to trusted transporters and then let clients negotiate directly after informing relevant contact details. This can include private car/taxi, luxury minibus, boats from Senga Bay to the Cape & bookings at other lodges/hotels of our trusted accommodation - all of which can be organised through us if people don't necessarily want the hassle of negotiating themselves.



Medical assistance within the area: http://www.billysmalawiproject.org/about.asp which has foreign nurses and doctors working in the village providing assistance & training in the area.

Directions

Main directions are found with pictures of the way at our website & following the 'how to find us' link.

Head for Monkey Bay and take the turning for the cape at the petrol station 5km out - then stay on this road through the hills until you open out into the bay of cape maclear - continue past the first turning for chembe eagles nest, over the hill with the two trees, take a right before the clinic where you see all the lodge signs.

Head straight into the village with the phone tower to your right - when you see the lake take a left (also will see a gecko sign) and continue on up 400yds up to Gecko Lounge on your right which you will see signposted as well.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Breakfast