Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa is situated on the south-western tip of Likoma, the larger of two islands in the northern region of Lake Malawi. The island is small and sparsely populated, inhabited only by the local fishing community. Kaya Mawa is set on a crescent shaped beach, surrounded by mango trees and ancient baobabs.

Accommodation is in cottages, each with a hand-crafted mahogany four poster bed, and bathroom which has a sunken double tub and hot shower. Each has a view over the lake, and has a private terrace and path that leads down to the lake shore. For honeymooners there is a cottage on its own island, which boasts the largest bed in the country. There is a bar on the beach with hammocks, cushions and armchairs, or alternatively there is the main bar on a deck set beside a stunning waterfall fed rock pool, which is ideal for a cooling dip. Dinner can be served on your own private terrace, or under the stars on the roof deck.

From Kaya Mawa you can make a visit to Mozambique, or take a trip by dhow boat or in a mokoro. The island is also home to St Peter's Cathedral, constructed at the end of the nineteenth century it is the third largest Cathedral in Central Africa. If guests tire of relaxing on the beach, more energetic options including wind surfing, water skiing and diving can be arranged.