Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa comprises of stone and teak-framed thatched accommodation including two family cottages and luxurious houses, ideal for honeymooners.

• 4 x Standard Rooms – Khuyu, Ngani, Mbungu, Msekwa at the bottom of the rocky knoll with private decks and direct lake access.
• 2 x Family Houses - Ulissa & Yofu are also at the back of the main beach under the shade of a baobab or mango tree. Both family houses have a double and a twin/triple room, an interconnecting bathroom and outside chill out areas.
• 3 x Premium Rooms - Nkwhazi, Mbamba & Makengulu offer lake views from sleeping areas and verandahs.Either a private island or one of two rooms perched high up a rocky knoll with a private pool.
• 2 x Houses - Mainja House - private two bedroom house, with sitting room and rock plunge pool.
  Madimba House - private house, with sitting rooms, views across the lake and private infinity pool and at the far end of the beach for added privacy.

Each cottage faces the lake with a large handcrafted bed and ensuite bathroom. All accommodation has private terraces most with direct access to the water.

Additionally we are now taking early reservations for the new Ndomo Point House (due to Open Feb 2011). This magnificent 4 bedroom 3 bathroom accommodation is located approximately 1 kilometre from the lodge and comes fully staffed with pool and private beach. Additionally you get to use all of the facilities at Kaya Mawa.

The restaurant at Kaya Mawa is set to one side of the bar and is used for buffet breakfasts and lunches however, Kaya Mawa has many different areas where dinners are served – on a beach, a deck, platform or at the gazebo.

The bar is just metres from the water and offers fantastic sunset views all the way to the south of the lake. Both the bar and restaurant are split into a multi level deck and offer seating either at the bar or on comfy sofas.

Kaya Mawa also has a well equipped Business Centre (quiet office with wireless internet connectivity, computers, scanners, printers and telephone) for those who just can't leave it.

Included Activities

Walking or biking around the island is a must. The local population is legendary for its friendliness and thus a simple unescorted stroll around the island perhaps with a few cold drinks and snacks is a wonderful experience where one can stop off to swim en route, engage the locals in conversation and visit the cathedral, local school and the lively market nearby. Mountain bikes are also available.

The waters around the lodge are both safe and clear (free of hippos) and swimming and snorkelling is excellent - some of the best fresh water snorkelling in the world (snorkels and masks can be provided).

The lake is also the perfect place for Kayaking, windsurfing and sailing. All equipment can be provided.

Optional Activities

Kaya Mawa is also a PADI acredited dive centre with two in house PADI dive instructors. The centre is able to teach courses all the way from a 3 hour discovery dive to Dive Master. With some of the best fresh water diving in the world and some 11 recognised dive sites nearby this is an excellent place to try something slightly different.

Additionally Kaya Mawa can provide:
• Watersports - three boats available for wakeboarding, waterskiing and kneeboarding.
• Kaya Mawa has a qualified sailing instructor in-house, plus waterski instructor.
• Quad biking

To visit Likoma Island is to step back in time. Likoma Island remains almost untouched since its discovery by Scottish Missionaries at the end of the nineteenth century. The island measures just 17 sq km with dirt roads and a few vehicles, the local people survive largely by fishing and rice and cassava farming. The island has hundreds of huge baobab trees and a number of glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves. There are no hippos and Kaya Mawa tests regularly for bilharzia and results have proven clear every time.

Responsible Tourism

As an integral part of the community from the outset, Kaya Mawa has been involved in support and development within the community. They have been involved in numerous different projects, from piping water to the villages to feeding programmes. For further details of their projects please visit www.malawidream.com

Katundu Textiles, founded and managed by Suzie Lightfoot, has been the backbone of the creation and design of all the soft furnishings for the recent refurbishment at Kaya Mawa. This involved staff training on site to do welding, weaving and produce superb textiles. Please visit www.katundu.net for more info.

Kaya Mawa is perfect for lovers of all things aqua – as well as the swimming, diving, and snorkelling, motorised sports add another dimension to the activities both on land and water.

We would recommend either a singular visit to Malawi as there is plenty to do here for 10/14 days or to join a week here with a safari in Tanzania to give a fabulous contrast of safari and beach.

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