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Kaya Mawa Lodge

Rated by Condé Nast Magazine as one of the planet's ten most romantic destinations, Kaya Mawa Lodge in the far north-east of Lake Malawi, close to Mozambique. The island is covered with mango trees and ancient baobabs and encircled by glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves.

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 in size, with one small dirt road and two vehicles, the local people survive largely by fishing, and farming rice and cassava. 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 snorkeling is among the best in Lake Malawi

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. 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.  With no machinery available on the island, Kaya Mawa Lodge was built entirely by hand, in partnership with the local community.

Kaya Mawa Lodge comprises of stone and teak-framed thatched accommodation including two family cottages and luxurious houses, ideal for honeymooners.

Each cottage faces the lake with a large handcrafted bed and ensuite bathroom. All accommodation has private terraces most with direct access to the water.

Activities at Kaya Mawa include Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Island walks, trips to Mozambique, Sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, clycling, quad bikes and fishing. The good range of activities at Kaya Mawa Lodge make this a great place for families as well as a secluded idyll for honeymooners.

A visit to Kaya Mawa is easily combined with a safari in Malawi's premier National Park, Liwonde or the fantastic South Luangwa National Park in neighbouring Zambia.