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One of the most isolated and beautiful destinations in Malawi, Likoma Island is the larger of two inhabited islands in Lake Malawi, the smaller being the nearby Chizumulu island which together make up the Likoma district. The island is covered with mango trees and and ancient baobabs and encircled by glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves.

The island has a number of magnificent sandy beaches, whose crystal clear water offers some of the best diving, swimming and snorkelling in Malawi. Beaches give spectacular views of the mountainous Mozambican shore, this is well worth a visit.Kaya Mawa Lodge in Likoma island is rated by Conde’ Nast Magazine as one of the planet’s ten most romantic destinations. It is situated on the south-western tip of the island at the head of the crescent shaped bay . The lodge uses the stunning natural surroundings of beach, rock, island and lake to create a lodge of unique character , imagination and very special ambience.

The stunning setting of the lodge offers enough activities to keep guests busy. Scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and visits to the local villages are part of the experience. Day trips to Mozambique can be arranged, access is by boat or by air. Malawi’s largest international airport is in Lilongwe. There are number of airlines offering cheap flights to Lilongwe from UK. You can compare online ongoing special offers by leading airline on Lilongwe flights by visiting cheap flights to Malawi.

Mango drift is also very famous and is rewarded with one of the best sunset locations in Malawi. It is a high quality backpackers lodge.There is one town Likoma town, and amazingly here you’ll find St Peter’s Cathedral-the third largest cathedral in central Africa! Built in 1903, this remarkable building is about the same size of Winchester Cathedral and is of real architectural and cultural interest. It is the main attraction besides some very nice beaches and Kaya Mawa beach lodge.Inside , you will not only find a lovely working cathedral, but also a great deal of carved soapstone and stained-glass windows kept in perfect condition.

Dancing competitions known locally as Malipenga are frequently held at weekends , and are extremely interesting due to the traditional instruments that are used and the strange colonial costumes the men wear; for a truly genuine cultural experience this is the place to go. Manda wilderness reserve is also a great place to go; this comes down all the way to the lakeshore , and zebra, monkeys, and otters are frequently seen, as well as lion and wild dogs.The Likoma island has plenty of treats in store and you are free to explore on foot, by bicycle or on quad bikes.