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Island in Lake Malawi
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Likoma Island, along with its sister Chizumulu Island, is in the Mozambican territorial waters of Lake Malawi/Nyasa. Both Likoma Island and Chizumulu belong to Malawi.
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Dates back from early 1900s. The building with an adjacent cloister is surprisingly big for this small island.
The security guards will propose you to climb the tower for the panoramic views.
Rocky promontory equipped with stone seat and table, offering a panoramic view of the South coast and Mozambique.
Concave boulder which rings like a bell when hit by a stone. The self-proclaimed "guardians" of the rock from the nearby village will guide you and ask you 5000 K for their community.
Richly decorated luxury private house owned by Green Safaris. Sometimes rented by groups, the house can only be visited when there are no guests.
Small museum with few artifacts and explanations. As of August 2024, the museum is undergoing a refurbishing and should be completed within the next months.
At the north-east end of the main island, the small Maingano island snorkelling spot is one of the best places to see colourful fish.
Situated along a southwest facing beach, the lodge gets great sunsets. There are a number of thatched chalets along the beach, as well as a dormitory and camping facilities. There is an on-site restaurant serving a full range, including pizzas from a wood burning pizza oven. Bar under a mango tree, and a pool table. Snorkelling gear and canoes freely available. Bike rental. 5-hour boat tripː US$120 to share between 4-8 pp. A full PADI dive centre is also on-site, offering fun dives and all courses, from discover scuba diving up to Divemaster.
Restaurant on terrace facing the lake and the sunset. The owner created the Ulisa Bay Pottery where you can learn and make your own pottery.
Locally owned and established. Built on rocks, sitting over the lake, facing Mozambique. Stunning views and incredible opportunities for birdwatching, snorkelling, boating and riding in local dugout canoes.
Owned by Green Safaris. Luxury units with highly decorated bedrooms, bath next to a window facing the lake, private deck on the lake, bar, restaurant (must be booked in advance if you are not sleeping there), bikes, quad bikes, scuba dives available, boutique with souvenirs.
Workshop producing ethically handmade home decors from recycled glass, clay beads, seed, copper and employing single mothers with sustainable income.
A moto-taxi ride from the ferry terminal to the western coast should cost around 3000 K.
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