KAYA MAWA LODGE, Lake Malawi, Malawi
We suggest
3 or 4 relaxing nights here, in combination with safari camps in the region.
Lake Malawi is the 3rd largest lake
in Africa and teeming with more tropical fish than any other lake on earth.
Kaya Mawa Lodge
is at the head of a crescent-shaped bay on Likoma
Island
surrounded by mango trees and ancient baobabs. To visit the island is to step
back in time; just 17 sqare kilometers with one small dirt road and two
vehicles, the island has hundreds of huge baobab tree, glorious sandy beaches
and rocky coves. The waters are crystal clear throughout the year and the
diving and snorkeling is amongst the best in Lake Malawi.
Translated as 'maybe tomorrow' in the local Tsonga dialect, the lodge uses the
stunning natural surroundings to create a lodge of unique character,
imagination and very special ambience. With no machinery available on the
island, Kaya Mawa Lodge was built entirely by hand in partnership with the
local community. The lodge consists of 10 stone and teak-framed thatched
cottages set into a granite headland. There is a honeymoon house tucked away
on its own private island that is reached by boat or wooden walkway. Each
cottage faces the lake and has a large mahogany 4-poster bed, shower, sunken
stone bathtub and a toilet with a view. All cottages have private terraces
with direct access to the water, and some can only be reached by walkways
built over the lake. Delicious, a-la carte meals can be enjoyed in the dining
room, which is situated on the main promontory next to the bar and rock pool
overlooking the lake. Activities include scuba diving (including Padi diving
courses), snorkeling, swimming, sailing and visits to the local villages. Day
trips to Mozambique can
be arranged. Access is by air or by boat.
For more information visit the
Kaya Mawa website. For reservations and rates contact Natural
Migrations.
