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
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Ferry Arrivals & Departures - Likoma Island
We operate the Likoma Express ferry from 3 access points on Likoma Island
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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 the ferry 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 the ferry direct from Mango's beach (weather permitting). Any other ferry passengers may board or disembark the ferry 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 ferry's original point of departure in the mornings and the last stop when it arrives back on the island. Depending on the weather the ferry will sail to and from Jalo bay close to Chinyanya. It is advised to always check with us where the ferry will depart from when sailing with us
Ferry Arrivals & Departures - Mainland Malawi
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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 of the ferry. The Likoma Express ferry departs 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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Ngala Beach Lodge
The Likoma Express arrival and departure lounge is located at Ngala Beach Lodge. Passengers are encouraged to check-in at least 90-minutes prior to the departure of the ferry. The Likoma Express ferry departs directly from the slipway on the beach at Ngala Beach Lodge.
A 24-hour guarded, secure vehicle parking area is available at Ngala Beach.
Please note we will require passengers who park their vehicles at Ngala Beach to sign a vehicle indemnity form and leave the vehicles keys with us.