A ferry visits Nkhata Bay twice a week — once going north and once going south.
The ferry arrives in Nkhata Bay early on Sunday morning and then heads up to Usisya, Ruaware and ultimately to Chilumba. A lovely round trip involves taking the ferry north and then return on Tuesday when the ferry heads south to Cape Maclear via Likoma Island or east to Mbamba Bay, in Tanzania. This is the beginning of the so-called Mtwara Corridor, a project which aims to develop the road infra-structure from Mbabama Bay to Mtwara on the Indian Ocean.
The ferry is a popular, albeit slow, way for travelers to see the lake and journey to other parts of the region. You can either sleep on the deck great in nice weather or, for those wanting a bit more luxury, try the ensuite cabin.
Those travelling to Mzuzu will find frequent minibuses leaving throughout the day from the town centre. There is a daily 6.30 am commuter bus run by AXA which travels down the lake shore, passing through Nkhotakota and Salima before arriving in Lilongwe.
