Travel guide

Likoma Island

Lake Malawi's freshwater paradise

🗓️ Best time: May–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Malawi

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About Likoma Island

A tiny island in Africa's 3rd-largest lake — clear freshwater snorkeling, the surprisingly grand Anglican cathedral, and beach lodges where you fall asleep to lake-fish songs.

⭐ Things to do in Likoma Island

Likoma CathedralSnorkel/dive in lakeKaya Mawa beach lodgeBoat to Chizumulu IslandSunrise at Mbamba BayMV Ilala steamer (oldest African ferry)Chizumulu IslandLocal fishing village stay

🍽️ What to eat in Likoma Island

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Kampango fishNsima (maize porridge)Chambo fishCarlsberg Green

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk the small island; bicycles for villages.

💡 Local tip

The MV Ilala steamer along Lake Malawi is one of Africa's great underrated journeys.