Malawi's highlands & islands

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Best known for its sea-like lake, Malawi is also a land of forest-covered hills where monkeys leap through the trees, open grassland dotted with grazing antelope, and tea estates rambling across the foothills of Mount Mulanje. Our safari specialists have visited each corner of the country and will put together a holiday to Malawi that matches your interests, ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Best known for its sea-like lake, Malawi is also a land of forest-covered hills where monkeys leap through the trees, open grassland dotted with grazing antelope, and tea estates rambling across the foothills of Mount Mulanje. Our safari specialists have visited each corner of the country and will put together a holiday to Malawi that matches your interests, whether you’re looking for a safari, a beach break, or both. While not Africa’s most obvious safari destination, Malawi’s Liwonde National Park is growing in popularity. Here, you can embark on game drives, bush walks and boat trips along the Shire River, which is regularly visited by hippo, crocodiles, elephant and an array of birdlife. For a change of scene, head to the Thyolo region, staying on a tea estate and following walking trails through the plantations. Then, end your trip on Lake Malawi’s sandy shores or fly to the remote Likoma Island, home to Africa’s third-largest cathedral.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLilongwe
End CityLilongwe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Scuba Diving

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lilongwe.

Day 2 : Nyika Plateau

On arrival in Lilongwe you'll be met and assisted to your light aircraft, which will fly you to the Nyika Plateau. Here you'll be met by a private driver who'll take you to your lodge.

Day 3 : Nyika Plateau

You can spend the day exploring the plateau. Activities to choose from include mountain biking, walking, horse riding and game drives.

Day 4 : Nyika Plateau

Another day to experience the unique surroundings of the Nyika Plateau. You may spot animals such as Burchell's zebra, leopard, hyena and antelope in the grassland, as well as a variety of birdlife.

Day 5 : Likoma Island

This morning you'll take an hour and a half light aircraft transfer from Nyika to Likoma Island on Lake Malawi. You'll then be met by your hosts from Kaya Mawa, who'll drive you to your beautiful lodgings.

Day 6 : Likoma Island

You can choose to spend the day out on the lake, where water sports include snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, kite surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Day 7 : Likoma Island

You may wish to explore the local area today, paying a visit to St Peter's Cathedral, which was built in 1911 and is located in the middle of the island, and visiting local villages and their markets, where women can be seen weaving textiles.

Day 8 : Likoma Island

You could spend your last day on the island relaxing on the beach and dining on delicious meals at Kaya Mawa's restaurant.

Day 9 : International return flight

You'll have an hour's light aircraft transfer to Lilongwe Airport, arriving in time for your onward flight.

Day 10 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,388
Price per day$639
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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