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About Us

Addresses

LIKOMA ISLAND

Chinyanya Bay

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DWANGWA

Ngala Beach Lodge

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NKHATA BAY

Nkhata Bay Port

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​P.O. Box 1929 Lilongwe, Malawi

Phone

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+265 99 513 5099

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Ferry Arrivals & Departures - Mainland Malawi

Ocean

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Nkhata Bay

The Likoma Express check-in for departures from Nkhata Bay is at Hot-Spot Cafe, approximately 50 meters from the main port gates. Passengers are encouraged to check-in at least 90-minutes prior to the departure. Our boats depart directly from the Nkhata Bay port jetty.

Please meet the staff at Hot-Spot Cafe who will assist you with check-in and departures.

Vehicles can be parked inside the port area, however this should be arranged directly with port staff. Likoma Express does not have a secure parking area in Nkhata Bay.

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Ferry Arrivals & Departures - Likoma Island

We operate from 4 access points on Likoma Island

Ocean

1

Kaya Mawa Island Lodge

As Kaya Mawa Island Lodge is run exclusively for private guests staying at the lodge, ONLY Likoma Express passengers that are booked and are staying at Kaya Mawa may board and disembark boats at Kaya Mawa. 

ONLY for Kaya Mawa Guests

No other passengers sailing on the ferry may board or disembark the ferry at

Kaya Mawa Island Lodge

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Mango Drift Lodge

Mango Drift Lodge on the western side of Likoma, is open to the public with a fully operational restaurant and bar. Guests that are booked to stay at Mango Drift are able to access our boats directly from Mango's beach (weather permitting). Any other boat passengers may board or disembark at Mango Drift.

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Chinyanya Bay / Jalo Slipway

Our Chinyanya Bay jetty is located in the north of likoma island. This is the our original point of departure in the mornings and the last stop when boats arrives back on the island. Depending on the weather our boats will sail to and from Jalo bay close to Chinyanya. It is advised to always check with us where boats will depart from when sailing with us

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Pure Likoma

On the Southern shore of Likoma Island is Pure Likoma. Our boats operates both drop-off and pick-up services from Pure Likoma

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Our Fleet

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