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The Cathedral on Likoma Island
Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
Sunset over the Nyika Plateau, Malawi

Malawi's highlands & islands

10 days from £4,470pp

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Tour highlights

  • Walking on Nyika Plateau.

  • Birdwatching from your romantic log cabin.

  • Light aircraft transfer over Lake Malawi.

  • Explore the incredible Likoma Cathedral.

  • Scuba diving with cichlids in Lake Malawi.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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

  • 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.

    • Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Nyika Plateau, Malawi
    • Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
      Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
    • Horse riding on Nyika Plateau
      Horse riding on Nyika Plateau

  • You can spend the day exploring the plateau. Activities to choose from include mountain biking, walking and safari drives.

    • Horse riding on Nyika Plateau
      Horse riding on Nyika Plateau
    • Sunset over the Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Sunset over the Nyika Plateau, Malawi
    • Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Nyika Plateau, Malawi

  • 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.

    • Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Nyika Plateau, Malawi
    • Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Nyika Plateau, Malawi
    • Nyika Plateau, Malawi
      Nyika Plateau, Malawi

  • 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.

    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
    • Fishermen on Lake Malawi
      Fishermen on Lake Malawi
    • One of the Likoma Island tailors
      One of the Likoma Island tailors

  • You can choose to spend the day out on the lake, where water sports include snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving, kitesurfing, waterskiing and sailing.

    • The Cathedral on Likoma Island
      The Cathedral on Likoma Island
    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
    • Fishermen from Likoma Island
      Fishermen from 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.

    • Fishermen, Likoma Island
      Fishermen, Likoma Island
    • Fishermen on Lake Malawi
      Fishermen on Lake Malawi
    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi

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

    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi

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

    • The cathedral on Likoma Island
      The cathedral on Likoma Island
    • The cathedral on Likoma Island
      The cathedral on Likoma Island
    • Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
      Likoma Island, Lake Malawi

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Lilongwe
 
Nyika Plateau
 
Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
 

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