Kaya Mawa, Luxury Tailor-made Holidays in Malawi

Rated by Condé Nast Magazine as one of the top 10 romantic destinations, Kaya Mawa is on Likoma Island in the Mozambican waters of Lake Niassa (Lake Malawi).

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The lodge consists of seven stone and thatch cottages hewn out of the granite headland. The eighth room is the honeymoon suite located on its own private island. Each has a giant bed, a private terrace with water access, a sunken stone tub for bathing and an en-suite loo with a view.

Ten stone and teak-framed thatched cottages - including two family cottages and one honeymoon chalet - have a panoramic view of the lake and private terraces with direct access to the water. Each one has en-suite bathroom facilities, a four-poster bed, shower, and a sunken stone bathtub. The honeymoon chalet with its incredible views is tucked away on its own private island.

The stunning setting of the lodge and the unique comfort of the rooms means that many guests choose to make relaxation their main activity but there are enough activities on offer to keep guests busy. Scuba (including Padi diving courses), snorkeling, swimming, sailing and visits to the local villages are part of the experience. Day trips to Mozambique can be arranged. Access is by air or by boat.

The waters around the lodge are both safe and clear and swimming and snorkelling are on offer - some of the best snorkelling on the island is right at the lodge (snorkels and masks are provided). Alternatively there is a rock swimming pool right by the bar.

The lodge has its own NAUI accredited instructor and excellent dive equipment and can offer casual dives as well as a range of instruction. Waterskiing, tube riding and wake snaking are offered as well as fishing trips and the lodge has a small wooden skip for sailing journeys around the island. 

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