Guests planning a holiday to Malawi should consider staying at the boutique Kaya Mawa Hotel, which is located right on the sandy, private beach on Likoma Island, surrounded by the waters of Lake Niasa (also known as Lake Malawi). The highest level of service was confirmed by the hotel's "Leading Hotel in Malawi" distinction awarded in 2020 during the World Travel Awards ceremony.
This boutique hotel in Malawi will be an excellent choice for holidays with children and for a honeymoon (the facility was included in the list of "the most romantic places in the world" by Conde Nast) - the resort offers various types of accommodation depending on the specificity of the holiday. The name of the hotel itself is a declaration - in In Chewa, the phrase "kaya mawa" means "maybe tomorrow." And this is what a holiday in Malawi will be like - time will pass slowly and guests will put off all worries for later. It's not without reason that The Wall Street Journal described a stay at Kaya Mawa as offering "the most relaxing beach vacation in the least expected place."
What awaits visitors in the area? Lake Nyasaland is one of the deepest in the world. A wide selection of water sports - from paddleboarding, through kayaking, to sailing - will allow you to explore the local ecosystem, which is home to over 100 species of birds, e.g. white-necked cormorants, Egyptian kites and African white-tailed eagles. In its freshwaters, guests can dive, both snorkeling and scuba diving, observing the rich underwater life, which includes, among others: 400 species of fish from the cichlid family.
The surroundings of Lake Malawi are also interesting. You can go on a quad or bicycle trip with a guide and explore the highland, sparsely vegetated areas around. It is worth visiting the town of Likoma, where the Cathedral of St. Peter, one of the largest churches in Africa.
All cottages and rooms have been designed to blend in with the surrounding nature of the bay - they are nestled against the rocky coast, and just a few steps away is a white-sand beach. Guests relax in the shade cast by baobabs and mango trees.
After returning from your trips, it is worth relaxing in the spa offering a selection of massages, located on a rock overlooking Lake Niasa.
