Malawi - Places To Stay

Likoma Island, Northeast Lake Malawi - One of the most romantic locations in Africa, Kaya Mawa is located on Likoma Island in Lake Malawi. With breathtaking views of the mountains and wilderness of Mozambique, Likoma remains almost untouched since its discovery by Scottish missionaries at the end of the nineteenth century. Comprising of stone and thatch cottages, built by local craftsmen using local materials. The site is stunningly beautiful with a white sandy beach, crystal clear water and surrounded by mango trees and baobabs.

On the shore of Likoma Island in the north east of Lake Malawi

Charter flight from Lilongwe airport to Likoma Island airstrip (approx 45 mins) followed by short road transfer to the lodge.

10 - Cottages (including Honeymoon suite and Family room)

£215 per person sharing

The full board tariff includes all meals and non-motorised activities only. All other activities, incl. scuba-diving and motorised sport are charged extra.

Children of all ages are welcome

Explore islands's missionaries and cathedral, variety of watersports and activities incl. snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, mountain biking, sailing in a traditional dhow, hiking.

Kaya Mawa Lodge was built entirely by hand, in partnership with the local community. The hot water system used in the lodge is from wood burning boilers - this wood comes from Mozambique and is an income-generating community project. The suppliers earn income and this goes towards the upkeep of reforestation woodlots. In Malawi, land on the shores of the Lake is used for traditional slash-and-burn agriculture, this destructive farming technique impacting heavily on indigenous vegetation. Accordingly a number of indigenous nurseries have been started to provide replacement saplings to reforest the area. To date approximately 10 000 seedlings of indigenous trees as well as various fruit trees have been planted. This reforestation project is underway on Likoma Island, and in Lake Malawi National Park at the southern end of the Lake, our operation at Mumbo Island supports DNPW in combating illegal fishing operations.

Electricity is provided by a generator during the day, and lighting provided by paraffin lamps at night. Battery recharging limited.

Kaya Mawa will be closed from 1st November 2009 - 31 March 2010 for renovations and extensions.