A yellow and blue cichlid swimming over granite boulders

Likoma Island Divers, a PADI Resort

An unparalleled freshwater diving experience

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984

Diving Likoma Island

Diving Lake Malawi is a unique experience. It offers some of the best freshwater diving in the world. Having the largest number of fish species of any lake speaks for itself. Come and find out.

Likoma arguably has some of the best dive spots on the whole lake. Far enough from the coast, the water is incredibly clear.

You can dive from the shore at Mango Drift or organise a boat dive. Want to try something more? Learn to dive with our PADI instructors. Courses suit all levels, from 10 years old up to Divemaster, and we teach in English.

A diver below the surface, with the island hillside above the waterline

What we offer

Contact us for rates. Group rates are available. We also offer watersports and dive packages combined with a stay.

Scuba equipment lined up on the beach

We offer

  • Boat dives
  • Shore dives
  • Adventure dives
  • Discover scuba diving
  • Refresher dives
  • EFR

Contact us for rates.

Cichlids on the granite reef

Dive courses

  • Scuba Diver
  • Open Water
  • Open Water upgrade or referral
  • Advanced Open Water
  • Open Water and Advanced combined
  • Rescue Diver
  • EFR and Rescue Diver
  • Divemaster

Contact us for rates.

Get your PADI

With Likoma Island Divers

Learn to dive in the crystal clear water of Lake Malawi. Courses run in English, from first breath to Divemaster.

Have a question about diving at Likoma? Send us a message.

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Come and see the fish for yourself

Tell us your dates and we will confirm what is free. You can also message us on WhatsApp.

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