Likoma Island sits in the eastern reaches of Lake Malawi, surrounded by Mozambican waters but forming part of Malawi. It combines sandy beaches and clear freshwater with active local communities and one of the lake’s most surprising landmarks, the vast St Peter’s Cathedral.
Life on Lake Malawi
The lake is the focus of a stay. Swimming, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving are all possible, with warm, generally calm water and remarkable freshwater fish diversity. The island’s scale also makes exploring villages and quieter stretches of shoreline straightforward.
Across to Mozambique
The nearby Mozambique lakeshore adds an even more secluded dimension, with wilderness and white-sand beaches facing back across the lake. Combining the two sides can create a genuinely remote beach experience without leaving inland Africa.
Why travel here?
Likoma works beautifully as a restorative finale after safari in Malawi or neighbouring countries. Access by aircraft or boat reinforces the sense of separation from the mainland and makes arrival part of the experience.
