Kaya Mawa Lodge

On the white sandy beaches of Likoma Island sits Kaya Mawa, a boutique lodge that welcomes honeymooners, families, and friends for an indulgently carefree getaway. Meaning ‘maybe tomorrow’ in Chichewaa, the ethos of Kaya Mawa is in its name. Voted by Conde Nast as one of the top most romantic places in the world!


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  • Kaya Mawa Lodge:

    Relaxed lakeside living is woven into the style, luxury, and comfort of its Houses and Rooms. Dinner by starlight, massage therapy at our spa, and snorkeling in turquoise waters – it’s just another blissful day at Kaya. While each of the 11 Houses and Rooms has a distinctive flair, all are designed to fit naturally into the bay’s rocks and sand. The white-washed or exposed stone interiors open out to lake and beach views, with some suites enjoying a private deck and plunge pool or even terrace, courtyard, and dining areas.

  • Activities:

    There is a wide range of activities available at Kaya Mawa and you can do as much or as little as you like. 


    INCLUSIVE activities:

    • Walking or biking around the island.
    • Visiting Katundu Textile Project.
    • Swimming and snorkelling in the lake.
    • Kayaking
    • Stand up boarding, and sailing.

    Other activities that can be booked at an EXTRA COST include:

    Scuba diving (Kaya Mawa is an accredited PADI dive center with an in-house dive instructor).

    Water sports with 3 boats available for wakeboarding, water-skiing and knee boarding.

    • Quad bike tours.
    • Spa Treatments.
    • Kite Surfing.

  • Return economy airfare with Airlink from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Airport 
  • Airport taxes 
  • Return flight by light aircraft from Lilongwe Airport to Likoma Island.
  • Return transfers from the airstrip to the lodge.
  • 5 Nights at Maya Kawa Lodge 
  • Standard Room
  • Lunch, dinner, and breakfast
  • Non-premium drinkspaddleboardingthe 
  • Laundry
  • Activities:
  • Snorkeling and equipment
  • Paddling
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Stand-up paddle boarding
  • Walking and biking on the island
  • Visit to Katundu community workshop
  • Travel information pack

  • Entry visa to Malawi (SA passport DO NOT require a visa for Malawi)
  • Malaria – Malawi is a malaria area.
  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Meals & drinks not specified.
  • Sightseeing not specified  
  • All items of personal nature
  • Gratuity



Dates & Prices

Dates:

Valid between: 01 December '25 - 04 January '26

Rates:

STANDARD ROOM:
5-nights: R47,297.00 pp (SAVE R23,903.00 pp)
  • Exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R17.60 to US$1.00.
  • The above rates are quoted on 5-nights accommodation.
  • Offer only available to residents and citizens of SA & SADC member states.
  • Subject to availability at time of booking.


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