Malawi
Discover Malawi with Ujuzi African Travel
The friendliness of its people has earned Malawi the nickname “the Warm Heart of Africa.” Enjoy diverse natural beauty as you view the Big 5 iconic safari animals at Majete Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park, hike Mount Mulanje and the Zomba Plateau, and snorkel Lake Malawi—the world’s fourth largest lake and home to more fish species than any other freshwater body in the world.
Top Attractions in Malawi
- Lake Malawi
- Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Zomba Plateau
- Ntchisi Forest Reserve
- Liwonde National Park
- Livingstonia
- Mount Mulanje
- Nyika Plateau National Park
- Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Sample Malawi Travel Itineraries
Hear the call of rare birds filling the hillside. Track cheetahs and rare black rhinos. Encounter the diverse and colorful cichlids of Lake Malawi. Let these sample itineraries inspire you—then contact Ujuzi African Travel for the customized Malawi safari of your dreams!
11-Day Malawi Highlights Safari
This itinerary takes you to Malawi’s premier national parks: Majete, Liwonde, and Lake Malawi. You’ll start in Majete National Park, with cheetahs, African wild dogs, and the Big Five among its plethora of wildlife. Then it’s on to Liwonde National Park, where colorful impala lilies brighten the savanna landscape throughout the year. Here, you’ll see a diversity of creatures via bush walks, game drives, and boat trips on the Shire River—perfect for spotting hippos and elephant herds!
Finally, unwind on the beaches of Lake Malawi—or view rainbows of tropical cichlids as you kayak, swim, snorkel, or dive in its waters.
13-Day Zambia & Malawi Adventure
Experience the best of Zambia and Malawi on this safari. You’ll spend the first half of your safari exploring South Luangwa National Park, home of the walking safari. Exploring this vast wilderness on foot and via open-topped 4×4 gives you the chance to see many of park’s 60 mammal and 400 bird species, then rest each night in luxury. You’ll even have the choice of sleeping under the stars in a full bed as you’re lulled to sleep by the sounds of the savanna.
In Malawi, dive into a different kind of wilderness at Lake Malawi’s Nankoma Island—a remote sanctuary for relaxation or exploring Africa’s third largest lake. Finally, visit Liwonde National Park, perhaps the best place in Malawi for viewing elephants, kudu, black rhinos, and a variety of other megafauna.
Photo of Likoma Island by fffriendly.
13-Day Zambia & Malawi Luxury Safari
Explore Zambia & Malawi in true luxury. Light aircraft take to between each of your destinations, shortening your travel time and maximizing your time for relaxation and adventure. You’ll start in Zambia, which has perfected the art of walking safari. Get intimate views of wildlife in Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa national parks on foot, from open-air vehicles, or by boat or canoe.
Spend the rest of your getaway on Likoma Island in Lake Malawi. Check out the aquatic fauna with a snorkeling or diving excursion, kayak or paddle board over tranquil waters, or bike or stroll around the interior to meet local people, explore the baobab forest and interior grasslands, and learn about the island’s history.
Need a little inspiration to get planning? Let these photos of Malawi travel spark your imagination!
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