Our festival is held on the beautiful palm fringed white sandy shores of Lake Malawi, however if you fancy a relaxing couple of days after the festival, Malawi has many more beautiful beach locations and secluded Islands for you to explore.Cape Maclear (30km from site) is the backpacker capital of Malawi with a range of lodges and campsites to suit all tastes and budgets. 4km of the main road Cape Maclear is a functioning and expanding Malawian village with local school, hospital, market and its own club! Cape Maclear also hosts a Chinese Takeaway and a traditional English Pub along with many bars hosting pre and post Lake of Stars parties. Many Lodges such as the Gecko Lounge have their own secluded beaches; however the fisherman’s beach is just as beautiful (if a bit smelly).
Malawi is also host to many beautiful and luxurious Islands off the main shore. Likoma Island (250km from site) is a particular favourite of many. Being closer to the Mozambican shore than Malawi it is a unique experience. To get to Likoma there are many forms of transport from a private yacht to the famous steamboat the Illala from Monkey Bay (30km from Site). On Likoma visitors can choose to stay at the luxurious Kaya Mawa , the perfect romantic getaway, or Mango Drift Backpackers Lodge which in an excellent spot for diving.Check out http://www.malawitourism.com/ for more information
