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Cape Maclear

Lakeside resort village and traditional fishing settlement featuring sandy beaches and clear, calm waters. It serves as a center for community-based ecotourism projects and a gateway to a protected natural area. Read more…

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Also known as Chembe, this settlement is situated on the Nankumba Peninsula. The area is characterized by sandy beaches and clear, calm waters, with the shoreline providing a recognized location for viewing sunsets over the water.

The aquatic environment is home to diverse cichlid fish species, which are observable through snorkeling, diving, and boat cruises. These excursions often include trips to nearby islands such as Thumbi West Island. The surrounding landscape also contains terrain suitable for hiking.

The village maintains a traditional atmosphere focused on the fishing industry and community-based ecotourism. Local culinary traditions include dishes like kampango fish fillet served with nshima. The settlement functions as a resort destination, a backpacker hub, and a center for sustainable development initiatives.

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Cape Maclear
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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