Name: African Pride
Telephone: 01904 619428
Price range: $

Classic Malawi

Lake Malawi snorkelling itinerary hero CA

Tailormade holiday

Majete Wildlife Reserve • Thyolo Tea Plantations • Zomba Plateau • Liwonde National Park • Likoma Island

Highlights

Classic Malawi

Classic Malawi Summary

Fly overnight from the UK to Blantyre
Majete Wildlife Reserve - 2 nights, Mkulumadzi Lodge (FI + activities)
Thyolo Tea Plantations - 2 nights, Huntingdon House (FI + tea tasting activity)
Zomba Plateau - 2 nights, Kefi Hotel Cafe (FB + guided walks on Zomba Plateau)
Liwonde National Park - 3 nights, Mvuu Lodge (FI + activities)
Likoma Island - 4 nights, Kaya Mawa (FI + non-motorised watersports)
Return to the UK on your overnight flight from Lilongwe

FB = Full Board. FI = Fully Inclusive (Full board + local drinks)

This holiday can be enjoyed exactly as described or it can be amended to meet your requirements. Choose from guesthouse style accommodation or premium hotels and lodges depending on your taste and budget, the below are simply suggestions. Ask the African Pride team for their recommendations on 01904 619428.

Day by day

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

Start your holiday with an overnight flight to Blantyre via Addis Ababa.

Majete elephant herd walking through bush CA

DAYS 2-3

Majestic Majete

Arrive in Blantyre, the gateway to southern Malawi, and transfer by road to the beautiful Majete Wildlife Reserve. Malawi’s only Big 5 park, this is a wonderful example of conservation in action and a blueprint for how wildlife and communities can thrive together. Your home for two nights is Mkulumadzi Lodge, comprising of just 8 chalets on the banks of the Shire River. Enjoy game drives, bush walks and visits to the local villages, or ask your African Pride consultant about pre-booking the star bed for an unforgettable experience.

DAYS 4-5

Tranquil Tea Estates

After breakfast you will head south to the Thyolo district, where you will spend two nights at Huntingdon House. The original home of Maclean Kay, founder of Satemwa Tea Estates, this exclusive property is still at the heart if a working tea and coffee plantation. As well as tea tasting and coffee tours, the beautiful grounds are also home to trails ideal for hiking and mountain biking, or transport yourself back in time with a game of croquet on the lawns. Mount Mulanje is just 90 minutes away – talk to the African Pride team if you would like to visit Malawi’s highest peak during your stay.

DAYS 6-7

Exploring the Zomba Plateau

Heading back north, your next stop is the colonial town of Zomba and the surrounding eponymous plateau. The cool Shire Highlands bring breath-taking views and a myriad of walking trails amongst the waterfalls, streams and lakes. Talk to your consultant about additional activities such as horse riding, fishing or cycling. Your base for two nights in the Kefi Hotel Café – a charming colonial house lovingly converted to a contemporary hotel and perfectly placed at the foot of the Zomba Plateau to explore the forested sloped and the nearby town.

DAYS 8-10

Liwonde National Park

After breakfast head north towards Liwonde National Park, a haven for wildlife and birds attracted to the Shire River. The final part of your transfer is by boat, adding to the sense of splendid isolation. Spend three nights at Mvuu Lodge, nestled between the fever trees and overlooking the lagoon. Enjoy game drives, bush walks and boat safaris in this special wilderness.

DAYS 11-14

Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi

An early morning boat transfer back to Liwonde before you transfer by road to Lilongwe. The road transfer will take around 4 to 5 hours through scenic countryside, before you fly by light aircraft from Lilongwe to Likoma Island. Spend four nights at the gorgeous Kaya Mawa resort, a boutique hideaway on the white sandy beaches of Lake Malawi. Non-motorised watersports such as sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding are included, whilst there are also a range of optional additional activities available along with a charming spa. We think this is the perfect alternative to a traditional beach resort, and you will be hard pushed to remember you are in a land-locked country.

DAY 15

Fly back to Lilongwe then onto the UK

After breakfast you will check out and fly back to Lilongwe by light aircraft. On arrival you will check in for your international flights home via Addis Ababa.

Day 16

Arrive in the UK

Welcome Home!

15 nights

From £8,449 per person*

Ask the African Pride team or your travel agent for a personalised quotation.

Contact us on 01904 619428.

*Price based on 2 adults sharing, for a departure on 4 November 2025 from London Heathrow unless otherwise specified.

Prices correct at time of publication. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. See website terms of use for further information on guide prices.

What's included

Full details of inclusions will be detailed with your holiday quotation.

Included

Economy class flights

Light aircraft flights in Africa as detailed

Accommodation

Meals as shown

House drinks at Mkulumadzi Lodge, Huntingdon House, Mvuu Lodge & Kaya Mawa

Private transportation with English speaking driver/guide

Game viewing activities as detailed and park entry fees

Not Included

Personal Travel Insurance

Visa and visa fees where relevant

Any items of a personal nature

Beverages unless otherwise shown

Any drinks at Kefi Hotel Café

Gratuities

Additional activities not scheduled in the itinerary

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