IDEAL LENGTH 10 nights
Price From $9,370 pp
When to Go Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Northern Malawi Adventure

“Thanks to recent efforts by Prince Harry and African parks, you’ll be welcomed to a park that has achieved conservation success by the reintroduction of 500 elephants. Afterwards, fly over to Likoma Island and revel in its no shoes no news vibe.”

Day 1
1 Lake Malawi

Day 1
Arrival Lilongwe

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by a representative and privately escorted by car to your accommodation in Lilongwe.

The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.

Day 2
2 Lake Malawi

Day 2
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be driven to the airport for your internal flight to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Malawi’s oldest and least developed protected area, the wilderness reserve includes forests, grasslands and rivers.  

After checking into your accommodation the remainder of the day will be spent at leisure. Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure.

Day 3
3 Lake Malawi

Day 3
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Spend the day exploring Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. 

Home to an abundance of wildlife, there are a variety of activities on offer, including walking safaris, birdwatching tours, opportunities to meet the local Malawian community, river and 4WD safaris, and fly-fishing.

Day 4
4 Lake Malawi

Day 4
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Continue exploring Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. 

 

Day 5
5 Lake Malawi

Day 5
Nyika National Park

After breakfast, you’ll embark on an internal flight to Nyika National Park along the Zambian border. Malawi’s largest park, it features forested valleys, lush woodlands and sweeping grasslands.

After checking into your accommodation you'll spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Day 6
6 Lake Malawi

Day 6
Nyika National Park

Spend the day exploring Nyika National Park. Enjoy morning and evening nature drives, walking safaris, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and birdwatching.

Day 7
7 Lake Malawi

Day 7
Nyika National Park

Continue to explore Nyika National Park.

Day 8
8 Lake Malawi

Day 8
Likoma Island, Lake Malawi

Your next internal flight transports you to the shores of Lake Malawi, where you’ll be staying on Likoma Island. This tranquil island measures just 17 sq. km. and is fringed by beaches.

Spend your days scuba diving or snorkelling, or enjoy various watersports including wake boarding, kite surfing, waterskiing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Explore the island including St Peter’s Cathedral, go quad biking or sailing, or simply relax at the beach.

Day 9
9 Lake Malawi

Day 9
Likoma Island, Lake Malawi

Enjoy relaxing and exploring Likoma Island. 

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure. 

Day 10
10 Lake Malawi

Day 10
Likoma Island

Spend a final day on Likoma Island. 

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure. 

Day 11
11 Lake Malawi

Day 11
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the Likoma Airstrip for your internal flight to Lilongwe, before catching your international flight home.

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itinerary highlights
  • See abundant birdlife and reintroduced elephants at Nkhotakota

  • Go trekking and mountain biking around the great plateau at Nyika

  • Relax and unwind on the pristine beaches of Likoma Island

  • Experience river, 4WD, and walking safaris to see Malawian wildlife

  • Enjoy a variety of watersports in freshwater Lake Malawi

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