Kaya Mawa Lodge
Likoma Island is the larger of two small islands situated in the far north of Lake Malawi, on the east of the Lake and very close to the Mozambique coastline. To visit the island is to step back in time. Just 17 square kilometres, the local people survive largely by fishing and rice and cassava farming. The island has hundreds of huge baobab trees and a number of glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves. The waters are crystal clear throughout the year and the diving and snorkelling is among the best in Lake Malawi (and the fresh water makes it ideal for first time snorkellers in particular).
Kaya Mawa Lodge is situated on the south-western tip of the Island at the head of a crescent-shaped bay, surrounded by mango trees and ancient baobabs. It is the most idyllic island property and each of the rooms are different and full of character. Translated as "Maybe tomorrow" in the local Tonga dialect, the lodge uses the stunning natural surroundings of beach, rock, island and lake to create a lodge of unique character, imagination and very special ambience.
It consists of seven stone and teak-framed thatched cottages set into a granite headland, 2 family houses on the beach and two separate houses. Each cottage faces the lake and has a 7 by 6 foot mahogany four-poster bed, a shower, a sunken stone bathtub and a loo with a view! All the cottages at Kaya Mawa have private terraces with direct access to the water, and some can only be reached by walkways built over the lake.
The stunning setting of the lodge and the unique comfort of the rooms means that many guests choose to make relaxation their main activity, but enough activities are on offer to keep guests busy. Scuba, snorkelling, swimming, sailing and visits to the local villages are part of the experience and a visit to St Peter's Cathedral is a must.
For more information on Kaya Mawa Lodge or advice planning your Malawi holiday, please contact the Africa team on 01285 650 011.