Cape Maclear
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Cape Maclear
Chembe | |
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Nickname: The Cape[1] | |
Coordinates: 14°01′S 34°51′E / 14.017°S 34.850°E | |
Country | Malawi |
Region | Southern Region |
District | Mangochi District |
Time zone | +2 |
Climate | Aw |
Cape Maclear or Chembe is a town in the Mangochi District of Malawi's Southern Region. The town, on the Nankumba Peninsula, is on the southern shore of Lake Malawi and is the busiest resort on Lake Malawi.[2] Cape Maclear is close to the islands of Domwe, Thumbwe and Mumbo Island on Lake Malawi,[3] and is in Lake Malawi National Park.
History
In 1859, the
Wildlife
Cape Maclear and its islands, forests and bay were declared a national park in 1980, creating the
Tourism
Cape Maclear is "a leading tourist destination",
Transport
In February 2006, the Malawian government announced plans to build a new road from Cape Maclear to Monkey Bay.[21] The current road is a bumpy dirt track,[22] and there is no regular public transport at Cape Maclear.[23] Regular bus service extends only from Lilongwe to Monkey Bay where private minibuses can be hired for the trip to Cape Maclear.
Healthcare
There is a medical clinic in Cape Maclear; the Billy Riordan Memorial Clinic was established in 2004, and treats diseases such as
Bilharzia is common at Cape Maclear; the incidence of the disease at Cape Maclear is three times higher than the rest of Lake Malawi.[25]
Sport
Every summer, a multi-day yacht race is held on Lake Malawi. The race starts at Cape Maclear, heads north, and ends at Nkhata Bay.[26]
References
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- ^ Chimwala, Marcel (13 June 2003). "Malawi plans development of eco-lodges". Engineering News. Retrieved 24 June 2008.
- ^ Chimwala, Marcel (18 February 2005). "Tenders invited for Lake Malawi ecotourism project". Engineering News. Retrieved 24 June 2008.
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External links
- Cape Maclear travel guide from Wikivoyage