| Likoma Island (Likoma Island) | |
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| Likoma | |
| Information | |
| Country |  Malawi |
|---|---|
| Area | 18 km² |
| Population | 9 000 hab. (2001) |
| Density | 500 inhab./km² |
| Spindle | UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 12 ° 4 ′ 0 ″ S 34 ° 44 ′ 0 ″ E | |
THE'Likoma Island is an island in the lake Malawi landlocked in the territorial waters of Mozambique. It is the larger of the two islands in Lake Malawi, the other being that of Chizumulu.
Understand
To go
On a boat
The Ilala ferry connects from Likoma Island to Cobuè in Mozambique twice a week. The same ferry stops on thechizumulu island en route to Nkhata Bay over mainland Malawi.
- 1 The port ,
265 1 587359, 265 1 587361, 265 1 587221, 265 1 587203, e-mail : [email protected]
By plane
Likoma has an asphalt runway and can be reached by air. Nyassa Air Taxi have small planes flying between Lilongwe and Likoma on a regular shuttle service from 280 /490 $ for a return trip
- 2 The airport
Circulate
Likoma has no paved roads, and there are very few motor vehicles.
To see
- 1 St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral – built between 1903 and 1911.
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- Nkwichi Lodge, Manda Wilderness Cobue, Lake Niassa, Mozambique – Nkwichi is a responsible tourism lodge just a short boat ride from Likoma Island but be aware that this is in Mozambique and a visa may be required.
- 1 Mango Drift Lodge PO Box 79, 265 999 746 122
$5-$30. – Located along a beach facing southwest, the lodge receives stunning sunsets. There are a number of thatched-roof cabins on the beach, as well as a bunkhouse and camping facilities. There is an on-site restaurant serving a full range including wood-fired pizzas, a bar under a mango tree and a pool table. A full PADI dive center is also available on site, offering fun dives and courses for everyone from the beginner to scuba diving to the experienced diver.
$5-$30Communicate
Manage the day-to-day
Electricity is supplied by a generator which is usually cut off at 22 h.
