Kande Beach Resort is the most popular beach resort on Lake Malawi. Established in 1993 this busy resort caters for back packers and over land tour groups as well as families and holiday travellers.
Kande Beach Resort represents an unparalleled investment opportunity, offering the chance to acquire a successful business in a breathtaking setting. With its established reputation, diverse clientele, and endless potential for growth, Kande Beach Resort is poised to continue its legacy of providing unforgettable experiences for generations to come.
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Born from the vision of its passionate owner, Kande Beach Resort emerged 31 years ago, transforming a tranquil lakeside landscape into a haven for relaxation and adventure. Over the years, the resort has garnered a reputation as one of southern Africa’s most beloved destinations, welcoming guests from around the globe to experience the allure of Lake Malawi and the warmth of Malawian hospitality.
Nestled along a pristine 16-kilometer stretch of white sand on the shores of Lake Malawi, Africa’s third-largest and the world’s third-deepest freshwater lake, lies this idyllic Kande Beach Resort, a hidden gem that has captivated travelers for over three decades.
Its bar is one of the best known in Central Africa for big party nights or chilling at the beach.
The lodge has a 45 seater café on site and a PADI resort dive centre offering courses and recreational dives at the nearby Kande Island.
Lake Malawi is home to the rare breed of cichlid tropical fish, amongst many other species and the clear warm waters of the lake make for excellent diving conditions. The dive resort also offers water sports such as canoe hire, sailing, windsurfing and pedal boats. At present the dive business is leased out to an instructor who has all his own equipment and boats and pays a monthly rental to us.
The resort is busy all year round with peak season being from October to May. The owner, who built the lodge from scratch wishes to retire within Malawi and will assist the successful buyer in handing over and smooth transition of ownership etc.
The land is secured on a 99 year leasehold of which 74 years remaining. Kande Beach Resort is a limited company, licensed and registered for trade in Malawi for over 25 years.
The business is ongoing with a healthy turnover and further plans for future expansion of client base and diving activities. The dive school lease is optional and can be terminated with notice should the buyer wish to provide dive service themselves and provide their own equipment.
Included in this Sale:
The property is set on 1.2 hectares with solid established buildings including the 30-guest-room lodge, 3 bedroom house for the owner and 4 managers/staff houses on site. All guest rooms are fully furnished and the sale includes all plant and equipment, fully fitted out workshop, 35KVA diesel genset and some water sports equipment.
Additionally, the property also includes a PADI dive school and workshops, restaurant and bar, reception and offices/store rooms, etc.
Expansion Potential:
There are provisions to improve some of the budget rooms by adding en suites and space to build more rooms at the beach front with en suites and air conditioning, should the demand arise.
Additionally, management of this resort has been in talks with authorities to procure a ship wreck which could be placed a few kilometers off shore to increase the dive resort business, which would fill the rooms in the hot season.
Competition/Market:
Although there are other lodges within the area, Kande Beach Resort has facilities like water storage, hot showers, toilets and stock levels to cater for the large over land groups (up to 8 groups of 20 people at any given time) whereas the nearby lodges do not have this capacity or space.
Reasons for selling:
Owner is retiring
Support & training:
Owner is retiring within country and there will be a manager in place to help with handing over period. All the management level staff have worked with the owner at the lodge since its beginning and they know how things run and where everything is.
Furniture / Fixtures value:
$120,000 (USD) – included in the asking price.
Guest Facilities On Site
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Television Room
- Cable Television
- Garden
- Onsite mini-shop
Attractions For Guests In The Local Area
- Beach And Sea
- Mountains
- Forests
- Lakes
- Cultural interests
- Area Of Natural Beauty
- Tranquility
- Rivers
Activities For Guests In The Local Area
- Scuba diving
- Sailing windsurfing
- Water skiing
- Walking
- Mountain biking
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
Owner’s Accommodation On Site
The owners accommodation, a 3 bedroom house, is included in the sale and is a unique feature on the lake shore. It is a three-storey home, comprising ground that has floor kitchen and hall way, then first floor has living room, bathroom and balcony round three sides, whilst the second floor has the bedrooms – one master bedroom and two single bedrooms with built in cupboards. The owner accommodation includes private garden and grounds, beach access, off-street parking and outbuildings.
Staff Accommodation On Site
4 managers/staff houses
Main Features:
- 4000m2 of living space
- 12000m2 plot
- 85 Beds over 30 rooms
- 30 Bathrooms
- Stunning Sea Views
- Private Parking
- Close to essential amenities such as supermarkets and pharmacies
- Thriving Resort Business
- Great base from which to discover other fantastic areas of East Africa
- Many excellent sports facilities, walking and cycling areas nearby
- Rental Potential through Airbnb and Booking.com
ABOUT THE AREA
Nkhata Bay is a Malawian port town on the western shore of Lake Malawi. Its striking harbor comprises sheltered bays with forested, rocky headlands. South of the peninsula that juts into the bay, Chikale Beach has clear waters with colorful cichlid fish. The town’s ferry port is a departure point for Likoma and Chizumulu islands, with their secluded beaches and trails, plus Likoma’s 1911 St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Nkhata Bay is at the most northerly point on Lake Malawi reached by David Livingstone during his expeditions through Africa over 150 years ago. Its small sheltered harbour is a focus for the Lake’s fishing industry but it is also becoming increasingly important as a tourist centre. As a vibrant port town in the north of Malawi, it is often referred to as the gateway to the islands. It has a wonderful craft market and a bustling (almost Caribbean) feel to the town. With plenty of small shops and a bank / ATM as well as internet cafes, restaurants and bars, and a highly reputed and long established dive school, Nkhata Bay, despite its size, has a lot on offer. Just a 3 minutes drive away from the town centre is a beautiful sand beach, Chikale, where there is a choice of simple lodges.
