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Northern Shores of Lake Malawi
Northern Shores of Lake Malawi
Marshall Eagle, Majete Wildlife ReserveHorse riding on Nyika PlateauMarket in Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi Highlands & Lake of Stars

Malawi

11 days from £2,890pp Inc. international flights

A nine night explorer of northern Malawi concentrating on regions of exceptional natural beauty. Includes overnight stays at Luwawa Forest, Nyika Plateau and Lake Malawi.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Northern Shores of Lake MalawiMarshall Eagle, Majete Wildlife ReserveHorse riding on Nyika Plateau
Malawi Highlands & Lake of Stars

Itinerary Route Map - 11 Days

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Travel south along Lake Malawi to get different perspectives of this beautiful natural wonder.
  • Include a stay on Likoma Island in Lake Malawi; home of pristine beaches and St Peters Cathedral.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Bird watching at the tranquil Viphya Mountains.
  • Mountain Biking at Luwawa Forest Lodge.
  • Enjoy a Horse Safari at Nyika Plateau.
  • Witness the unique environment of Nyika Plateau.
  • Snorkel with the cichlids in Lake Malawi.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Flight KQ 101 19:00/06:30 London/ Nairobi.

Day 2Nairobi - Lilongwe

Flight KQ 724 09:50/11:00 Nairobi/Lilongwe Connecting flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe. Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be met at the airport and driven to your city hotel. The afternoon is free for relaxation after the long journey.

Day 3Lilongwe - Viphya Forest & Mountains

Today you will be met at your hotel and driven north on the M1 to the Luwawa Forest. It will be roughly a four hour drive. You should have some free time in the afternoon to enjoy the lodge facilities.

Day 4Viphya Forest & Mountains - Nyika Plateau

Today you will drive north again to Nyika Plateau. It will be a 6-7 hour drive to this unique highland wilderness.

Day 5Nyika Plateau

A full days activities for you to fully explore the rolling grasslands of Nyika National Park.

Day 6Nyika Plateau

A full days activities for you to fully explore the rolling grasslands of Nyika National Park.

Day 7Nyika Plateau - Northern Shores of Lake Malawi

You will head to Lake Malawi today, it is a long drive, but very interesting as you travel through many typical Malawian villages & see many handicrafts for sale. Expect a 6 hour drive.

Day 8Northern Shores of Lake Malawi

There are numerous water based activities including swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing.

Day 9Northern Shores of Lake Malawi

Land based activities at Chintheche include hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching trips.

Day 10Northern Shores of Lake Malawi

A final day to relax and enjoy the Lakeside atmosphere.

Day 11Northern Shores of Lake Malawi - Lilongwe - Nairobi

Today you will be driven back to Lilongwe for your return flight to the UK (Via Nairobi). Your drive is roughly 4 1/2 hours.

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