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Kaya Mawa

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About Kaya Mawa

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Kaya Mawa is in a superb location and offers stunning accommodation set amongst dramatic huge boulders and sandy bays. A wide range of activity options offer guests a memorable experience.

The lodge was built entirely by hand, in partnership with the local community. It consists of seven stone and teak framed thatched cottages set into a granite headland. There is a honeymoon house tucked away on its own private island facing the open lake. All the cottages have private terraces with direct access to the water and some can only be reached by walkways that are built over the lake.  The food here is exellent and there is a fully stocked bar and cold drinks.  A deep pluge pool with an 'infiinity' ledge looking over the lake is located on the bar terrace.  Sandy beaches stretch in both directions from the lodge, surrounded by ancient baobab trees.

Explore Likoma Island on foot or by bike or quad bike. The people here are extremely friendly and there is a lot to see including the amazing cathedral. Excellent diving and snorkelling can be enjoyed here.

Note that the lodge is being refurbished between November 2009 and April 2010 and will include private plunge pools in some of the rooms.  

Highlights and information

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Highlights

  • Beautiful lake setting and stunning sunsets.
  • Fantastic snorkelling and diving.
  • Walks across the island and meeting local people.
  • Visit Likoma Cathedral
  • Unique style of eco-lodge set amongst huge boulders on sandy beaches.

Situation

Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.

Activities

Walking,biking,swimming and snorkelling; diving; Motorized watersports - Waterskiing, tube riding and wake snaking are offered as well as fishing trips. Sailing Safaris.

Facilities

En-suite rooms, dining area and bar, pool.

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. NOTE: Closed for refurbishment 14 November 2009 to April 2010.

Best time

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.

Inclusions

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

Meals

All included. Meal times are totally flexible and are set around activities-not the other way around.

Pricing guidelines for Malawi

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Malawi combines well with Zambia.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

  • Example tripPrice per person
  • 1 week holiday /safari staying in quality accommodationBetween £1800 and £3000
  • 1 week stay at high quality lakeside lodges (including the islands)From about £2500 +
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  • Couldn't say enough about Kaya Mawa. We loved it. Absolutely loved it all.

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  • Feel Julie worked hard to allocate us the very best rooms both on safari and at Kaya Mawa where we feel chalet 4 was far better than Honeymoon Island....

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