REMOTE ISLAND GETAWAY
Surrounded by the deep, clear waters of Lake Malawi on the idyllic island of Likoma, you’ll find Kaya Mawa.
Shaded by mango and baobab trees, you can relax in one of the five houses or six rooms that have been built into boulders with teak-framed thatched roofs. Decorated with sustainable Swahili décor and run solely on renewable energy, Kaya Mawa is a remote and unique island paradise.
Whether you are looking for the perfect honeymoon or a little luxury at the end of your safari, Kaya Mawa offers a wonderfully personalised experience. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of complimentary water activities such as snorkelling, sailing and kayaking, or you can simply laze on the beach if you prefer and enjoy a picnic freshly prepared by the lodge’s award-winning kitchen team. If you are interested in wildlife, Likoma Island is home to over 100 bird species, including the African fish eagle, and the lake itself to more species of fish than any other in the world.
KAYA MAWA RESORT
At a glance
- Set beside a secluded cove on Likoma Island in the middle of Lake Malawi
- Choice of one of five houses or six rooms with stunning panoramic views of the lake’s clear waters
- Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, private terraces and direct access to a private plunge pool or the lake
- A restaurant and bar just metres from the water’s edge with exceptional sunset views
- Private dinners can be arranged on your terrace or the beach
- One of Conde Nast’s top ten ‘Most Romantic Places in the World’
For leisure and pleasure
- Beautiful shoreline to explore or to relax upon with a picnic lunch
- Complimentary activities such as snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and bird watching
- Mountain bike safaris, fishing trips led by expert boatmen and PADI diving with an in-house Divemaster
- Water-skiing and wakeboarding lessons with a trained instructor
- Spa treatments at the Kaya Spa, accessed by a wooden boardwalk connected to the beach
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