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Classic Malawi
Enjoy the best of Malawi's wildlife and birding, stunning scenery and lakeside beach retreats
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Why holiday in Malawi?
The ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ is a befitting title given to this special little country and its people. Taking up a third of the country, Lake Malawi caters for those wishing to explore; snorkel or kayak its crystal-clear waters or simply relax on its sandy shores for a beach style break.
Areas like Majete, Liwonde or Nkhotakota offer beautiful and remote safaris whilst in the north the rolling grasslands of the Nyika Plateau have a unique fauna and herds of roan and eland. Stay on a tea plantation and learn how this much-loved drink is produced. Malawi is indeed special, and we love it more every time we go.
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Lake Malawi
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Zomba Plateau
Majete National Park
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Explore Malawi
With a wonderful combination of wildlife, stunning landscapes and sandy shores, Malawi is an all-round holiday destination in its own right.
Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, stretches for roughly 360 miles. The shores are lined with fishing villages, sandy beaches and idyllic islands making it an ideal spot for a post-safari relaxation. On Likoma Island you’ll find not only a beautiful lakeside resort but a magnificent cathedral the size of Winchester’s.
Majete Wildlife Reserve is one of the country’s finest, and a conservation success story. It’s home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo) and traditional game drives are combined with boat safaris on the Shire River.
The Shire River forms the western boundary of Liwonde National Park, bringing with it fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles. It’s a scenic park with fever trees and baobabs, where you can explore on foot, by 4x4 or by boat.
For a true wilderness experience, head to Nkhotakota. The terrain is rugged and criss-crossed by rivers, with lush rainforest and woodlands – all which ensure that it remains wonderfully unspoiled, wild and natural.
With peaks that rise to 2,000 metres, forests, streams and waterfalls, the Zomba Plateau is a walker’s paradise. Hikes to the top are rewarded with fabulous views. A little further south, the tea plantations of Thyolo offer views across to Malawi’s highest peak, Mount Mulanje.
Experience Malawi
Natural wonders. About one third of Malawi is covered by its inland sea, Lake Malawi. Known as the ‘Lake of Stars’, the clear, fresh waters hold more species of fish than any other lake in the world. At 3,000 metres, Mount Mulanje is not only the highest point in the country, but the highest mountain in the whole of central Africa. Atop the Zomba Plateau you’ll find streams, waterfalls, lakes and forests as well as wide-reaching panoramic views.
Safari. Malawi’s national parks and wildlife reserves are unspoiled and uncrowded. While the numbers of large mammals may not match its southern African neighbours, the experience in Malawi is no less intense, rewarding and often exclusive. As well as thrilling game drives in open-topped 4x4s, walking safaris are available everywhere and in Liwonde, Majete and Nkhotakota river safaris are offered too.
Watersports. The laid-back resorts that line the shores of Lake Malawi offer a plethora of watersports. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for snorkelling and diving while above water activities include sailing, water-skiing or kayaking. End the day with a sunset sail on a traditional dhow.
Cultural experiences. Malawi’s people are its greatest asset. From a traditional fishing village along the lake to a 100-year old tea plantation, you will meet friendly and welcoming people eager to share with you their customs and culture.
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Travel Malawi Your Way
A visit to Malawi offers an insight into the Africa of old. The main areas of interest are remotely spread across the country and travelling between them needs careful planning to ensure your time is maximised. We’re here at African Pride to help plan and advise how to do this in a way that meets your wishes as effortlessly as possible.
Guided Tours
In such a remote part of Africa, it is no surprise that guided tours operate differently to what you may find elsewhere in Africa. Most tours we design are on a private basis giving the ultimate in flexibility. Alternatively, several superior quality, soft adventure ‘overland tours’, travel through Malawi as they journey between East and Southern Africa.
Flying in Malawi
Whilst Malawi has no direct flights from the UK, it is serviced by many of the world’s leading carriers with flights into Lilongwe or Blantyre. These airports also have good regional connections. There are onward flight transfers to the main safari areas in Malawi and across to Zambia. The African Pride team can advise on the best routes and fares to ensure an effortless journey.
On the water
The ‘Lake of Stars’, as Lake Malawi is affectionately known, offers a variety of experiences that make a lovely combination with its neighbouring countries. Take a water-based safari to see amazing bird life, elephants and hippos or alternatively end your stay with a relaxing beach stay at a lakeside lodge, where snorkelling and sunset dhow trips will stay with you forever.
Multi-Country Combinations
If the holiday of lifetime would be to combine Cape Town with the mighty Victoria Falls, a walking safari in the wilderness of the South Luangwa Valley, canoeing on the Zambezi River and ending with a stay on an idyllic beach in Malawi, then no problem, the African Pride team relish and excel at making such dreams come true.
Malawi’s Accommodation
The choice is yours! On safari, options range from beautiful lodges in the most remote and pristine settings to authentic, simple tented camps. Around the lake there is a range of lodges set right on the peaceful shores. Discuss with us your preferred accommodation styles and we can suggest properties to suit from the wide selection of hotels, camps and lodges we know, first hand.
When to travel to Malawi
The dry season from May to the end of October brings very little rainfall and pleasant temperatures, meaning it is the perfect time for activities and relaxation around the lake. From July to October as the vegetation thins out, wildlife viewing in Liwonde and Majete National Parks is at its best.
November to April brings the rains and with it the highest temperatures and higher humidity. This is the best time to visit Nyika National Park however, as due to its altitude it can get extremely cold during the Malawian winter months.
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Malawi
Malawi is located in Southern Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Lake Malawi is a UNESCO World Heritage site forming part of the eastern border.
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