Kaya Mawa | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro

Kaya Mawa translated as "Maybe Tomorrow" is the Tonga dialect, the property uses the stunning natural surroundings to create a getaway lodge of unique character.

A regular finalist in the Safari Awards 'Best Beach Safari Property' and nominated for 'Best Safari Cuisine', Kaya Mawa is firmly on the map as an unforgettable beach-front experience.

Kaya Mawa was rated by Conde Nast Magazine as on of the planet's ten most romantic destinations.

 

Highlights

Likoma Island, set in the tingling clear waters of Lake Malawi, where time stopped over 100 years ago and shows no inclination to get going again. With quad-biking, diving, sailing and fishing, this is the place to stay awhile.

Need To Know

Kaya Mawa is the ultimate chilling zone after a safari with various stone and teak-framed thatched accommodations available for single travelers to families.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay

4-5 Nights

Average Price

$375 - $495

Child Policy

All ages welcome

Accommodation

11 rooms including 3 family houses built into the rocky coves of the Kaya Mawa Shores. One four bedroom exclusive villa.

3 x Standard Rooms - Khuyu, Mbungu, Msekwa
2 x Family Houses - Ulissa & Yofu
4 x Premium Rooms - Nkhwazi, Ngani, Mbamba & Makengulu
2 x Houses - Madimba House & Mainja House
Ndomo Point House

 

Accolades
  • 2016 Global Excellence Awards 'Most Exclusive Luxury Resort 2016',
  • Haute Grandeur ‘Best Villa in Africa’ 2016,
  • Haute Grandeur ‘Best Beach Resort in Malawi' 2016,
  • Luxury Travel Awards 2017 'Service Excellence Award',
  • 'Most Romantic Places in the World' Conde Nast,
  • Tatler Top 101 Hotels for families,
  • Safari Awards 2016 - 2nd 'Best Safari Cuisine', 3rd Best Beach Property in Africa in the Good Safari Awards 2013
Season

Open 25 March - 15 Jan. (Closed for the rainy season).

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Most Romantic Safari Property

So lovely that's kaya mawa you can come with your wife or husband you will appreciate that indeed I reach the romantic places please visit us in kaya mawa lodge everything is there...

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29-03-2024 @ 10:42am
Best Value Safari Property

best Safari experience

28-03-2024 @ 1:50pm
Best Value Safari Property

The place is absolutely stunning The aesthetics and architecture are just breathe taking

25-03-2024 @ 8:44pm
Best Safari Cuisine

The food is absolutely delicious. Very meal was beyond amazing!

25-03-2024 @ 8:44pm
Best Family Safari Experience

I went with my mum and my sister and we always had something to do, no one was bored. There were a lot of fun activities but also very peaceful

25-03-2024 @ 8:44pm
Best Safari Property Location

LIKOMA island is absolutely stunning and all the people are friendly

25-03-2024 @ 8:44pm

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