The sheltered bay
The town wraps around a curved inlet of Lake Malawi, protected from the open lake. This bay shape gives the poster its main outline and a strong, recognisable composition.
Minimalist map poster · Malawi
Monkey Bay Map Poster & Print
14.0824° S / 34.9165° E
A lakeside town on the southern shore of Lake Malawi, beside a sheltered bay and the peninsula leading to Cape Maclear
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Monkey Bay in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Monkey Bay, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Monkey Bay at home
The map
About this Monkey Bay map poster
Monkey Bay lies at the southern end of Lake Malawi, on the peninsula that reaches out toward Cape Maclear. The town curves around a sheltered bay, with hills rising behind the shoreline and the open water of the lake stretching north. On a map the coastline dominates, and the settlement appears as a band of streets and houses following the shape of the bay.
The town is a working lake port. It is the home base of the MV Ilala, the long-serving passenger ferry that travels up the lake, and it hosts a base of the Malawian navy's lake fleet. A short distance away, Cape Maclear lies within Lake Malawi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its many species of cichlid fish.
A Monkey Bay map poster is really a portrait of shoreline. The curve of the bay, the rocky headlands and the hills behind the town give the map a strong natural outline, while the streets and harbour add a small, human scale. In black and white the lake becomes a wide, calm space against which the town is clearly drawn.
- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 14.0824° S / 34.9165° E
- Elevation
- 484 m
- Time zone
- Blantyre
- Region
- Monkey Bay, Malawi
Harbour and ferry
Monkey Bay's port, home of the MV Ilala, appears as a small cluster of piers and buildings along the shore, marking the point where the town meets the water.
Road to Cape Maclear
Beyond the town, the land stretches out into a hilly peninsula toward Cape Maclear and the national park, with a rugged coastline of bays and headlands.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Monkey Bay
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Monkey Bay
A map that means something
Monkey Bay is a starting point for journeys on Lake Malawi and to Cape Maclear. The map suits travellers who crossed the lake on the Ilala, volunteers who lived nearby, and anyone who grew up on this stretch of shore.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates to mark a journey or a year, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Files are $9 for six print sizes, or a printed poster ships from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Monkey Bay posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Monkey Bay map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Monkey Bay poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Monkey Bay poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Monkey Bay poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Monkey Bay poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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