Malawi, affectionately known as the “Warm Heart of Africa”, is renowned for its friendly people and natural beauty. The country is dominated by the magnificent Lake Malawi, Africa’s third-largest lake, with crystal-clear waters teeming with over a thousand species of cichlid fish. This freshwater lake is a paradise for water enthusiasts, offering activities such as snorkelling, diving, and kayaking. Malawi’s diverse landscapes include the high-altitude Nyika Plateau, famous for its rolling hills, and the Nyika and Liwonde National Park, a haven for hikers, mountain bikers, and bird watchers, offering cool climates and stunning vistas. While the dry season is ideal for spotting wildlife, the wet season transforms the landscape into a lush, green paradise, showcasing its rich flora. Combining tranquil beach experiences with the thrill of safaris, Malawi offers an unforgettable journey filled with natural wonders and warm hospitality.
Travelling to Malawi with True
Our Africa specialists understand how to create the ultimate safari experience in Malawi and can create the most memorable holiday highlights in this wonderful country.
Our travel design process starts with you and your ideas, each trip created from a blank piece of paper.
Our Africa specialist’s have created a selection of example itineraries to provide a sense of what can be crafted for you in Malawi.
11 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £11,300pp
Embark on a thrilling Zambian safari for the ultimate immersion into the spectacular landscape rich in wildlife, both during the day and at night under the starlit sky. End your adventure with a tranquil beach escape on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Duration: 11 Days
Guide Price: £11,300pp
Embark on a thrilling Zambian safari for the ultimate immersion into the spectacular landscape rich in wildlife, both during the day and at night under the starlit sky. End your adventure with a tranquil beach escape on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Kaya Mawa is located on the south-western tip of Likoma Island in the middle of Lake Malawi.
Situated on the banks of the winding Bua River, deep in the Miombo woodlands of the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Tongole Wilderness Lodge offers its guests the ultimate eco-luxury experience.
Mvuu Lodge overlooks a secret, tranquil lagoon just off the Shire River, with the main lounge, dining and bar area set high above the water.
Chelinda Lodge is set against a pocket of hagenia woodland overlooking vast tracts of Nyika National Parks rolling grasslands dotted with large herds of wildlife.
There is endless of variety high quality authentic properties in Malawi and True Travel partners with the very best.
Each trip True Travel curate is based on the experience you are looking for and as an independent travel operator, we are not obliged or committed to any properties. You can rest safe in the knowledge that the accommodation we recommend for your stay has been chosen based on your interests, not ours.
Nyika is Malawi’s largest National Park with an area of no less than 1250sq miles spreading across the Nyika plateau, a great granitic dome of rolling ‘whaleback’ hills cut by steams and interspersed with pockets of sheltered evergreen forest. It’s environment is like no other in Africa, sitting 2000 meters above sea level, the views from the Plateau are spectacular with dramatic cloud formations on the horizon.
This is a wonderful example of true wilderness which particularly attracts those who wish to enjoy a walking safari, fishing and climbing. The reserve is difficult to access because there are few roads or driveable tracks.
Liwonde National Park, nestled along the Shire River in Malawi, stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to conservation and biodiversity. This enchanting park, with its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers a captivating safari experience.
Formed by the Great Rift Valley, Lake Malawi is Africa’s third largest lake at roughly 600km in length and up to 80km wide in places and is the heartbeat of Malawi. With its sparkling clear waters, Lake Malawi is home to over 1,000 different exotic (cichlid) fish and was one of the first large areas of freshwater to receive national park status.
Our Africa specialist, Felix has over 20 years of experience selling Africa holidays, so you can be assured you will be in the best hands when planning your trip. He will look after you start to finish using his expert knowledge to give you a holiday to remember.
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