Directions

 From Nkhata Bay:
 

The Likoma Express leaves Nkhata Bay every Friday 1pm, arrival in Usisya 2.15pm and returns to Nkhata Bay 3 pm. Book your ticket at www.likoma-express.com! That is your fastest and most comfortable option.
 

The Ilala leaves Nkhata  Bay on Sundays 5am (sometimes earlier, check at the port). It arrives in Usisya around 8am and returns on Monday around 11am.
You can board the Ilala on Saturday evening already, enjoy a night under the stars or get a cabin.
 

Smaller boats leave Nkhata Bay on Wednesdays and Fridays around 8am and return on Wednesdays and Fridays around 10am.
There might be other boats without a fixed schedule, just check them out at the beach next to the port.
 

Kayak or hiking trips can be organised by Monkey Business at Butterfly Space.
 

From Mzuzu:
 

There is a beautiful road through the Northern Viphya Mountains to Usisya. It's  a dirt road and a high clearance car (a 4x4 in the raining season) is needed. You leave Mzuzu on the Chimaliro road/Matete turn off, near Macondo Camp, drive straight onto the dirt road, at the t-junction left and after 500m to the right onto the S108. Unfortunately Google maps can NOT be used!!! We're happy to help you with more information.
 

A Matola truck leaves Mzuzu around 11am, at Chenda car park, near the bus depot.
 

We can organise a taxi or motorbike taxi for you. 

From Chilumba/Mlowe:

The Ilala  leaves Chilumba on Mondays  around 2am/ Mlowe around 4am and arrives in Usisya 10am.

From Livingstonia:

If you are looking for a challenging but very rewarding guided hike from Livingstonia to Usisya, it can be arranged through Mushroom Farm.

From Ruarwe:

The Ilala-Ferry leaves Ruarwe on Mondays  8 am, smaller boats leave on Wednesdays and Fridays around 7 am, boats and dugout canoes can be hired or you simply enjoy a 6 hours hike, leading you through remote little villages along the beautiful lake shore.