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Media reviews "On the Trail of Madonna" by Simon Busch, MSN Travel This intrepid journalist braves his "croc fear" to snorkel on Mumbo, to his great delight... "The only signs of habitation among the ancient fig and baobab trees that carpet the tiny circle of land an hour or so by boat from the Malawian mainland are the neat, temporary tented platforms erected at vantage points to house the 14 or so guests allowed on Mumbo at any one time. You eat fish from the lake and then retire to one of these barely-there eyries to watch the setting sun coat the lake in gold and blood." Read his full story below...[...more] The Times, London, July 2009, Will Hide If Likoma seemed like heaven then Mumbo (a finalist in Times Travel’s Green Spaces awards last year) takes you even farther into a state of bliss. It’s important to know that the resort, unlike so many, pays more than lip service to eco-credentials — long-drop loos and no electricity are only the start. [...more] "Malawi, I presume", by Julie Davidson, 2008 "I'm on my way to Mumbo Island; more Livingstone links but also an earthly paradise. I would trade two weeks of five-star glitz in the Maldives for two nights on modest Mumbo. It's a question of taste, perhaps, but Mumbo Island Camp, balanced on a jumble of giant granite boulders 40 minutes' sail from the mainland, is my idea of castaway nirvana. [...more] Africa Bespoke Blog, Susie Vester, 2009 This is one of those places where you think, ‘This is so beautiful, I have got to share it with everyone I know so that they can experience this; but then, if I tell everyone about this, it won’t be my little secret anymore, and so maybe I should not tell anyone and keep it all to myself, for myself…’. Kind of like the last Rolo in the pack. Its so good you don’t want to share it, but you really want someone else to taste it so that they can also enjoy how good it is! ...[...more] Go! Mag, October 2007, Anim van Wyk The jukebox song playing at the Seattle Beach Bar fades as Dawie and I push our kayaks off the beach and aim for open water. Our destination is Domwe Island off Cape Maclear, which is part of the national park. Kayak Africa, which has been doing business here for 18 years, built an eco camp six years ago on Domwe Island, where it has an exclusive concession. The camp consists of raised platforms and you can rent camp equipment or bring your own.[...more] Getaway, Dec 2009, Evan Hausman ..."A five-kilometre paddle northwards landed me on a bleached white beach on the rock-strewn shores of Domwe. Neat safari tents were concealed in the lush bush beyond the shore. Each had its own deck and hammock with views of Mumbo Island to the west – (continued...) [...more] Malawian Medley To travel around Malawi is to step into the graceful ambience of the past. by Roy Watts, Sawubona (SAA's in-flight mag) Jan 2004 [...more] Through deepest Africa by boat Andrew Eames takes an unlikely water safari around Lake Malawi The Times of London, 15 Feb 2003 [...more] Paddling to Mumbo-Jumbo "If Domwe camp had satisfied all my fantasies of a deserted island hideaway, they were immediately eclipsed by the visual extravaganza of Mumbo". Getaway magazine Feb 1998 (the early days!) [...more] Long Paddle in a Lost Land The Rio Rovuma, the muddy brown border between Mozambique and Tanzania, runs through one of Africa's last untamed places. And until David Evans and friends from Kayak Africa came along, its entire lenth had never been paddled. Out There magazine, May 1999 [...more] The Full Circle Expedition Twelve readers have been taking part in the DIVER Full Circle Expedition, the round trip of a lifetime to 10 top-notch diving destinations around the world. This report by expedition leader Monty Halls, as the team kicks off with a series of high-adrenalin rushes in Africa. Diver UK magazine, Dec 2002 [...more] The Quirimbas, Northern Mozambique It's been called the last frontier of Africa, a place of few people, shy animals and great empty places. It's seas have witnessed the shift of history, its forests are unmarked. Paddling to the Archipelago Das Quirimbas, Dominique McClarty is immersed in Northern Mozambique. Out There magazine, May 1999 [...more] Africa's Forgotten Shore The Scientific Exploration Society (SES) of the UK explored and studied the eastern shores of Lake Malawi, supported by Kayak Africa. This is their story. Canoe and Kayak UK, Jan 2001 [...more] The Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar Getaway Magzine's Cathy Lanz accompanied Kayak Africa on a 13-day sea kayaking exploration of the rain forests and reefs of Masoala Peninsula in Madagascar. Getaway Magazine, Feb 1999 [...more] Pemba Island, Zanzibar "Time and days blurred. We lived for the moment - snorkeling, swimming, spearing fish for supper or simply doing nothing. The kayaks were always there, and any time the mood struck we would go off exploring." Roger de la Harpe, Out There magazine, Jan 1997 [...more] The Scientific Exploration Society A reference by Anne-Marie Wilkinson, expedition coordinator for The Scientific Exploration Society (SES) of the UK. [...more]