Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island in the pristine waters of Lake Malawi offers a 5-star Robinson Crusoe experience. The lodge’s 11 rooms, and private villa, are all unique, built with local timber right onto or in some cases into the natural rocks scattered across the most wondrous beach. Every chalet has own special features, with some being private lounges, incredible unique views, private decks leading to their own pier with a ladder into the lake, plunge pools and more.

At Kaya Mawa you can kayak out into the lake at sunset, enjoy 5* food and service served on the beach every night, try a massage in the spa on top a large rock where you can only hear the waves lapping beneath, paddleboard to your room or take a quad bike tour of the island. Kitesurfing, waterskiing, sailing and a full PADI dive school are also on offer or simply relax on the sweeping sandy beach and enjoy the calm fresh waters with abundant tropical fish. Lake Malawi has some of the best freshwater diving in the world and there are 11 recognised dive sites near the lodge.