To visit
Likoma Island is to step back in time.
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.
Kaya Mawa Lodge is 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. There is a honeymoon
house tucked away on its own private
island that is reached by boat or
a wooden walkway. Each cottage faces
the lake and has a mahogany four-poster
bed, a shower, a sunken stone bathtub
and a loo with a view. All the cottages
have private terraces with direct
access to the water, and some can
only be reached by walkways built
over the lake.
Scuba (including Padi diving courses),
snorkelling, swimming, sailing and
visits to the local villages are part
of the experience.
