We track 5 dive operators in Malawi. 3 teach certification courses (4 PADI). 2 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
Cape Maclear Scuba is a dive center located in Cape Maclear, Malawi, offering diving and snorkeling activities. They provide PADI courses and guided dives.
Cape Maclear EcoLodge & Scuba Shack offers accommodation and diving services on Lake Malawi. They provide PADI courses and guided dives.
Aqua Africa is a scuba diving school located on the shores of Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay. The operator offers a full range of PADI scuba diving courses for all levels and provides guided diving experiences.
Aqua Africa is a scuba diving school located on the shores of Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay. The operator offers a full range of PADI scuba diving courses for all levels and provides guided diving experiences.
Kayak Africa operates a camp on Mumbo Island within the Lake Malawi National Park. The company provides accommodation and facilitates activities including swimming, sea kayaking, snorkelling, and SCUBA diving.
The 5 highest-ranked of 5. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Maclear Scuba | 4.8(101) | 5.0 | $60 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 5 dive operators in Malawi. 3 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (4 centres).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $60 to $85 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in Malawi offer accommodation alongside diving.
2 of the 5 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
| 2 | Cape Maclear EcoLodge & Scuba Shack | 4.8(101) | 5.0 | $60 | PADI | none |
| 3 | Aqua Africa | none | none | $85 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Aqua Africa | none | none | $85 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Kayak Africa | none | none | none | none | Visit |