Kaya Mawa

Highlights

1. Beautiful lake setting and stunning sunsets.
2. Fantastic snorkelling and diving.
3. Walks across the island and meeting local people.
4. Visit Likoma Cathedral
5. Unique style of lodge set amongst huge boulders on sandy beaches.  

Viewpoints

The service, atmosphere and food were all wonderful at Kaya Mawa. Their social responsibility was very good, including involvement in the local community and supporting various projects. We really enjoyed the local atmosphere on Likoma Island - a perfect safe place if you want to get involved with the lcoal people though you have to be patient and expect to take loads of photos of the children!
Sue & Tim Jones

Likoma Island is very beautiful. The lake is incredible. I was able to relax. The hospitality given to me was very sincere. I left the island with everlasting memories.
Melvyn Freeman

Kaya Mawa was everything we were told it would be. It was luxurious, the food amazing. Kaya Mawa allowed us to experience a beautiful country from a beautiful place to stay and to this effect was everything we wanted. It was very evident from speaking to the people at Kaya Mawa how much work the lodge does in the community.
Megan & Ryan Canning

Situation

The lodge is on the southern tip of Likoma Island in Lake Malawi set amongst huge boulders of rock between sandy beaches.

Activities

Walking or biking around the island; swimming and snorkelling; diving; Motorized Watersports - Waterskiing, tube riding and wake snaking are offered as well as fishing trips.Sailing Safaris - the lodge has a small wooden skip for journeys around the island. Excursions to Mozambique - longer trips by motor or sailing boat to the wonderful beaches of nearby Mozambique can be arranged as well as overnight trips to Nkwichi Lodge and the Manda Wilderness area.

Facilities

Each room has: Raised four poster mahogany bed, sunken bath, shower and loo, fans, soaps and shampoos, outside seating area, insect repellent.

Child policy

Children of all ages accepted but due to the proximity of lots of rocks and rope bridges and the deep pool, very small children must be carefully supervised.

Open

Year round.

Meals

Breakfast is usually between 07h00and 08h00 and comprises fruits, cereals, juices, tea, coffee and Full English with choice of eggs. Lunches between 12h30 and 13h30 - usually light with fresh salads, quiches, fruit etc. Dinners are 3 courses and served around 20h00. Meal times are totally flexible and are set around activities-not the other way around.

Best times to go

All year round. Jan - Mar is hottest with showers making the island beautiful and lush and damping down dust. Hot all year round. Can be windy June - July.

View Malawi climate chart

Included

All meals, non-motorised water sports and cycling and guides walks.