Name: The Funky Cichlid
Address: West Side Of Cape Maclear Beach, Monkey Bay, Monkey Bay, Monkey Bay, Malawi
Rating: 9

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The Funky Cichlid

The Funky Cichild is indeed a magical place. Situation in Cape Maclear along the shores of Monkey Bay. Sandy shores and rolling waves, to the horizon and beyond; a far green country touched by swift sunrises and sunsets. 

The views are the verranda are unmatched. The food is fresh, filling, with a variety of options with some delicious local touches. 

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you. The staff and managers were delightfully accomodating people. If you are a visitor to Malawi, be respectul to others, and learn how to say thankyou in Chichewa.

Travelled solo, met cool people, managers and staff helpful and genuine, beautiful views, boat trip and snorkelling, hiking the mountain, great food and rooms, fun pool table, and all round good vibes 

This place is perfect for a single parent with a low budget !!!! 
One can stay in the lodge and have a break at the restaurant after the kids are asleep. And, you get a chance to mingle ! 
The managers are excellent, very dedicated, and care a lot about their clients. Thank you

I stayed at the Funky Cichlids aka Funkys for about a week at the beginning of Dec 2019 and had the most amazing timet. They offer affordable water-sports and can organise boat and hiking excursions. The dining/ relaxing area offers excellent views of Lake Malawi and delicious food.  All the staff, including Holly & Matt- the very friendly and welcoming managers are amazing. They made me feel like part of the family. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and looking forward to visit in the future! Would definitely recommend.

I stayed here with my girlfriend. The owners were very kind and were open to any questions. The prices of the bar are quit cheap, but it is still a very enjoyable place. But, the showers don't have warm water in the morning.

Absolutely the best place to stay at at cape Mac clear! 
Good people, amazing vibes and the rooms and dorms are really good and clean. The manager gives really special treatment to each traveler and they helped us a lot with planning our trip !
No complains, Highly recommended

A great location for acrelaxing weekend whilst doing some voluntary work. The food is good, the rooms and bathrooms are clean. I slept in a dorm and managed to sleep well both nights. There was entertainment in the evening and the tables were cleared to make room for dancing. The place has a lovely vibe and I really enjoyed my 2 night stay.
Great value for money.

More touristy here at Cape thanks is in Nhakata Bay up north. Reflects on the outdoor activity and food prices. Co managers are super cool and receptive to all your questions. A nice beach area and you are right next to the water too!

Great stay at the Funky Cichlid. The room was basic, the staff very friendly, the food delicious and the view wonderfull. I recommend the funky cichlid to everyone. you can also go snorkling, which is great!

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**Best Place to Stay in Cape Mac**

Beautiful

Perfect for a single parent !

AMAZING!!!!!

Very comfortable stay

A week in funky cichlid

Weekend break

Solid choice but prefer Nhkata bay 

great stay!

Our family stayed there for one week. The backpackers is right on the beach, which is nice. It has one of the nicest bars at Cape Macclear and the prices for food and drinks are very good. The managers were very friendly. There are quite a few acitivities you can book, but they are not cheap.The rooms are VERY basic and VERY dark with just one small window. The ensuite bathroom only has a cold shower. Thankfully, there was a fan in the room. Power cuts of about 8 hours each day. 
It's a very remote place, a cute village right behind the backpackers, but village life is right there on the beach (women washing dishes, taking baths, washing their children, etc.) The beach is quite dirty where the village people do their daily business. 
Unfortunately, four out of five of us got sick with a tummy bug. Our son got so very sick that we had to take him to the clinic, which was another interesting experience, but fine. 

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