Lake Malawi sets the scene for the southern African safari of a lifetime. Kaya Mawa has been consistently delivering an outstanding tourist experience from this pristine location since 2014. The resort is recognized by those in the know as Malawi’s leading luxury destination.
Total Seclusion
Kaya Mawa is secluded on an island in the lake which can only be reached via chartered flight from Lilongwe. The gorgeous exclusivity of your resort is evident even before you touch down, gearing you up for the relaxation and indulgence that awaits.
The resort offers standard, premium and family accommodation as well as 3 exclusive houses for the safari elite, namely Madimba, Mainja and Njomo. The houses offer 1, 2, and 4-bedroom sophistication with plunge pools, beach barbeques and private beach access. Njomo House is the largest and perfect for families and friends with a butler and housekeeper in attendance.
The luxury rooms each promise their own brand of plush seclusion from vantage points dotted around the island, with private plunge pools or jetties into the lake. The standard accommodation consists of beautifully equipped chalets close to the main areas of the hotel.
Pass the Time
Kaya Mawa is a recognized PADI dive resort and as such provides intimate underwater experiences for those wanting to uncover the depths of Malawi’s greatest lake. Above the waters on land, Kaya Mawa offers kite surfing, kayaking, sailing and water skiing. Walking and mountain biking excursions around the island are another popular pastime.
The last thing you expect to see on an island tucked away in the depths of the lake is a huge cathedral, step out for a tour of St Peter’s, or visit Malapenga Village for the skillful dancing displays.
Indulge in Island Living
You’ll be tempted to flop down and relax forevermore on the golden shores of the lake which offer all the desert-island solitude you could want, with the bar and restaurant close by.
Come mealtimes you will enjoy fresh local ingredients prepared in award winning style. Breakfast and lunch are light and tasty, while the 3-course dinner goes all out a candlelit, toes-in-the-sand lakeside dining experience.
A private jetty boards the onsite spa which offers sublime spoils in an outdoor sala, with views over a quiet spot of this beautiful, peaceful lake.
Kaya Mawa is the perfect way to unwind at the end of your southern African safari. Malawi. The flight to Lilongwe is just 2 hours long from Johannesburg and offered five times a week on board SAA, so it’s easy to add into your itinerary.
Get in touch if you are up for luxury and indulgences on the shores of Lake Malawi.
