Taxi in Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay is the northern lakeshore at its most dramatic — steep forested hills dropping straight into deep clear water, with lodges built into the slope above small rocky coves.

The road down from Mzuzu is about 50 kilometres of descending switchbacks and takes roughly an hour. It is a fine drive in daylight and a demanding one after dark, which is why most of our transfers are timed to arrive before sunset.

The town is also a stop for the Ilala ferry, and we regularly time transfers around its arrival and departure — a schedule that rewards flexibility from the driver.

Whichever journey you need, the next step is the same. You can book a Nkhata Bay taxi online in about a minute, arrange an airport transfer to or from Nkhata Bay with your flight number so delays are covered, or read how our fares are calculated before you commit. For trips beyond the district, see long distance travel across Malawi; for regular company journeys, see corporate transport accounts.