Malawi - Kaya Mawa

Rated by Condé Nast Magazine as one of the planet’s ten most romantic destinations, Kaya Mawa is located in the far north-east of Lake Malawi. Eight stone and teak-framed cottages have a panoramic view of the lake and private terraces.

Rated by Condé Nast Magazine as one of the planet’s ten most romantic destinations, Kaya Mawa is located on the south-western tip of Likoma Island in the far north-east of Lake Malawi, close to Mozambique. The island is covered with mango trees and ancient baobabs and encircled by glorious beaches and rocky coves. Kaya Mawa is an ideal holiday destination on Lake Malawi for couples wanting to get away from it all.

Eight stone and teak-framed thatched cottages 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.

There is a honeymoon chalet with incredible views tucked away on its own private island. Kaya Mawa (meaning “maybe tomorrow” in the local Chichewa dialect) uses the stunning natural surroundings of beach, rock, island and lake to create a lodge of unique character, imagination and very special ambience.

Activities include walking, biking around the island, swimming, snorkelling, diving, water sports, waterskiing and fishing. Guests can visit the cathedral and market in the harbour village or sail to the Mozambican beaches nearby.

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