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Toward the northeastern corner of the lake close to the Mozambique shores lies the tiny unspoilt Likoma Island, with its rocky promontories, golden beaches and huge baobab trees.
Colonial history
This sleepy island is steeped in colonial history, evidenced by St Peter’s Cathedral which was built by missionaries who came to the island inspired by the words of David Livingstone.
The Mozambique shores lie close by and are reached by a short speedboat trip from Likoma Island. Here visitors will find untouched wilderness stretching down to white sand beaches.
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Places near Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
- Lake Malawi 64 kilometers away
- The Northern Lakeshore 94 kilometers away
- Viphya Forest Mountains 118 kilometers away
- Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve 122 kilometers away
- Vwaza Marsh 182 kilometers away
- Nyika Plateau 186 kilometers away
- The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear 219 kilometers away
- Lilongwe 237 kilometers away
- Liwonde National Park 324 kilometers away
- Zomba Plateau 376 kilometers away
- Majete Wildlife Reserve 428 kilometers away
- Thyolo Region 449 kilometers away
Photos of Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
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Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
Accommodation choices for Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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![Nkwichi Lodge, Manda Bay Wilderness Area]()
Nkwichi Lodge
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![Ndomo Point House, Kaya Mawa, Likoma Island]()
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Ideas for experiencing Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore, and which use the best local guides.
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Watch the Local Choir & Dance Group ![Lake Malawi]()
Watch the Local Choir & Dance Group
Watch the Local Choir & Dance Group
Kaya Mawa is frequently visited by a local choir and Malipenga and Chioda dancing teams. The Malipenga (male) and Chioda (female) dance team are an integral part of Malawi culture. Feathers in caps, socks pulled up to the knees, the haunting trumpeting of the calabash tells the story of colonial days gone by.
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Visit St. Peter's Cathedral ![The Cathedral on Likoma Island]()
Visit St. Peter's Cathedral
Visit St. Peter's Cathedral
We definitely recommend taking a stroll or a boat trip over to the "town" and visiting the huge St. Peter's Cathedral which was built in 1905 by missionaries.
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