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Likoma

Likoma is a town in Likoma district, Malawi. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit: 2 churches, 2 beaches & coast and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Likoma Island, Chizumulu and Lake Malawi.

12.0667° S, 34.7333° E

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km13
Must-see4
Notable7
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Likoma Island, island near Likoma
Must-see

Likoma Island

Island · 1 km

Chizumulu, river spot near Likoma
Must-see

Chizumulu

River spot · 16 km

Lake Malawi, lake near Likoma
Must-see

Lake Malawi

Lake · 24 km

Places near Likoma by type

All 41 places by distance →

One day from Likoma

4 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Likoma
  2. Praiabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nkwichi Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Chizumuluriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Lake Malawilake · 45 min
  6. Back in Likoma
Today’s loopLikomaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Likoma?

Likoma Island (island, about 1 km), Chizumulu (river spot, about 16 km), Lake Malawi (lake, about 24 km), Praia (beach, about 13 km), Nkwichi Beach (beach, about 20 km), Cathedral of St Peter (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Likoma?

13 places on Spotwander: 2 churches, 3 other attractions, 2 beaches & coast, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest church to Likoma?

Cathedral of St Peter, about 1 km by road; St Marks Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Likoma?

Praia, about 13 km by road; Nkwichi Beach (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Likoma?

Start in Likoma, visit Praia, then Nkwichi Beach, then Chizumulu, then Lake Malawi, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.