Jumbe Mosque and Grave
Description:
Built by Jumbe, the Arab slave trader, who settled in Nkhotakota between 1840s-1895. This is the first mosque to be built in Malawi. It relates to the coming in of Islam, Islamic culture and also the impact of slave trade in Malawi. Ruins of Jumbe's mosque are still existing but Jumbe's grave has been eroded as lake levels have risen. Local guides can be found to take you on a walking tour.
Old Bandawe Church and Mission Graves
Description:
The second site of missionary work of the Free Church of Scotland's Livingstonia Mission led by Dr Robert Laws after the initial failure to establish a mission at Cape Maclear in memory of Dr. David Livingstone. Located on the northern lakeshore south of Nkhata Bay, after they moved north from Cape Maclear in 1881. Problems with fever meant this was a short stay before the final move up to Kondowe (Livingstonia) on the escarpment. Alongside Christianity the mission promoted education, medical and industrial services.
