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Kaya Mawa

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Resort
Lake Malawi
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Malawi
Type
Rooms
Cabins
Location
Lake Malawi
Malawi
Malawi-Safari-Holiday
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Kaya Mawa is a boutique eco-lodge perched on the southern sandy shores of Likoma Island in Lake Malawi, offering a serene lakeside escape with spectacular views of clear water, white sand beaches, and rocky outcrops. The lodge is designed for those seeking relaxation, romance, and water-based adventure, with an emphasis on barefoot luxury and personal service.

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Firmly grounded in sustainability, community empowerment and ethical trade, and it’s the kind of place where you just melt effortlessly into your surroundings and never really want to leave.

Ben Nelson
Founder

About

Built by local artisans and powered solely by renewable energy, Kaya Mawa combines sustainability with elegance. From its stone, teak and thatch construction to its support for local craft workshops and community projects, the lodge is deeply rooted in its environment. Its philosophy, echoed in its name, which means "maybe tomorrow", invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in the rhythms of the lake.

Rooms

There are eleven distinct residences: a mix of standard chalets, premium rooms, family-houses, and the private four-bedroom Ndomo House. Each room or house is unique in style, many featuring private decks, plunge pools, courtyards or terraces. Interiors are decorated with local craft touches, and many units enjoy views directly onto the lake or beach, with convenient access to the water.

Dining

The lodge offers full-board dining, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including lake fish and herbs grown on site. Meals are served in a relaxed, open-sided dining area near the beach or on decks to catch the breeze and views. Private dinners under the stars or on secluded terraces can be arranged. Service is warm and personalised.

Activity

Water-based activities include snorkelling, diving, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing and wakeboarding. On land there are walks around the island, mountain biking, quad bike tours, visits to the local cathedral and markets, spa treatments, and cultural workshops. The lodge also facilitates involvement in conservation and community projects, like tree planting, craft workshopsand educational outreach.

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  • Kaya Mawa is a boutique eco-lodge on the sandy southern shores of Likoma Island in Lake Malawi.
  • Built by local artisans, it blends stone, teak, and thatch with renewable energy and community projects.
  • There are eleven unique residences, from lakeside chalets to family houses and the private Ndomo House.
  • Rooms feature either plunge pools, decks or terraces with direct views and access to the lake – offering lake heaven.
  • Dining is fresh and relaxed, with lake fish, herbs from the garden, and private dinners under the stars.
  • Activities include snorkelling, diving, sailing, paddle-boarding, biking, and island cultural visits.
  • Guests can also join conservation and community initiatives, from tree planting to craft workshops.
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