Livingstone was fascinated by this magical place, and he called Lake Malawi the “lake of stars”. And he was absolutely right: this is indeed a special place, an area that enchants with its rhythm. Here you feel the energy of nature in one of the most beautiful and remote areas in Africa. Likoma Island is located out in Lake Malawi, and here you will probably find the lake’s best diving areas – here are many fish, and not least many different kinds of fish!
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Sample Itinerary
Explore the surroundings by canoe or by taking a guided tour of the area. The wide beach is completely safe to swim from (although the sand is not the softest) and you can borrow water skis or a rowing boat if you want to go out on the water. If you want to dive, there is a PADI center right next door. Slightly older children can borrow a mountain bike and if they want to go past the local primary school to play a game of football with the students. It will be a battle they will never forget: in the middle of the field stands a large baobab tree! Feel free to also take part in guided quad bike rides on the island, where you will see the fine old St. Peter’s Church and the market in Mbamba, a cozy and very lively little town.
Likoma Island is located out in Lake Malawi, and here you will probably find the lake’s best diving areas – here are many fish, and not least many different kinds of fish!
Kaya Mawa has the only kite surfing center in all of Malawi, we think.
Discover this magical island.
Some of them you might encounter on your way.
Local culture and joy of life!
Enjoy life!
The hotel is set among cliffs overlooking a fine beach in the south of the island. Incidentally, the island has no paved roads or electricity grid. All rooms at Kaya Mawa (the name means “maybe tomorrow” by the way) are different but with good beds, white mosquito nets, chests from Zanzibar and elegant pillows and duvet covers from Suzie’s Katundus textile workshop.
Ndomo house.
Zambia room.
Madimba premium house.
Relaxation for body and soul.
Trip details
Ecorating: 4
When can you travel?All year round
Airport: Lilongwe Airport (LLW) Malawi and on with “light aircraft” to Likoma Island.
Price includes: Full board
Likoma island: Likoma Island is the larger of two inhabited islands in Lake Malawi (also known as Lake Nyasa) in eastern Africa not far from the island of Chizumulu. Likoma and Chizumulu together form the Likoma District. The islands are actually only a few kilometers from Mozambique and they are actually within the border of Mozambique, but are still part of Malawi.
Travel Ethics: Malawi is, by and large, a place of tranquility. Here is not much traffic and absolutely no city pulse. The locals are friendly and you will find that people wave and say “hello” as if you were a dear old friend. Feel free to reply with a “moni” which means “hello” in the local language Chichewa, or “Zikomo” (thank you).
Mobile & Internet: Internet at the hotel. The mobile network works fine.
Visa: many citizens can obtain a visa upon arrival in Malawi.See more here
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Vaccinations: Read more at Statens Serum Institut here
Luggage: Please note that you can have 15 kilos with per. bag – and the bag should be soft, preferably a backpack or similar.
Local currency: Malawian Kwacha
Weather: Weather in Malawion dmi.dk
Water: Clean water is available at the hotel Clean water is available at the lodge.
Security: Malawi is considered a safe destination.
Ecorating: 4.0
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
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This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Kaya Mawa takes ecotourism seriously . That’s why the two British environmentalists Mavericks Andrew Came and William Sutton have made the hotel self-sufficient with, among other things, a wind turbine that pumps water to the hotel and solar panels to provide electricity to the computer, refrigerator and satellite phone.
The hotel will be an integral part of the local community, and is and has been involved in various projects such as getting water drawn to nearby villages.
Katundu Textile was founded by Suzie Lightfoot and it is from this local workshop that all the fabric for furniture and many other things in the hotel come from. The production provides jobs locally, and also means that (primarily) women receive a basic education in various techniques.
