Malawi safari holidays and tours

With very little tourism in Malawi, and a lot of farmland and exceptionally friendly people, Malawi holidays can be very relaxing and special.

The main attraction is Lake Malawi, a fresh water lake, covering almost 30,000km² which is home for a variety of endemic cichlid fish species. This is the venue for relaxing beach holidays as well as some exciting water sports, in the heart of Africa. Meanwhile, away from the lake, there are many options for safari holidays on Malawi’s game reserves, and even some hiking trips.

Look through our suggestions for trips below, then call us and let us help you to create an individual Malawi holiday just for you.

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Blue Neon Cichlid Safari

| 5 days|Individual trip

US$1,625-1,729

This beach safari spends 4 nights at Mumbo Island, a small island off Cape Maclear in the southern lakeshore area. More about Blue Neon Cichlid Safari

Golden Cichlid Safari

| 8 days|Individual trip

US$3,295-3,438

This beach safari spends 3 nights at Nkwichi Lodge on the Mozambican shore of Lake Malawi, followed by 4 nights at Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island. More about Golden Cichlid Safari

Mbuna Cichlid Safari

| 8 days|Individual trip

US$2,513-2,917

This Malawi safari holiday visits a couple of the country’s most remote highlights. It’s first stop is the rolling hills and mountain outcrops of the Nyika Plateau for a three-night stay, before continuing on to the idyllic western shore of Lake Malawi. More about Mbuna Cichlid Safari

Mkulumadzi add-on

| 5 days|Individual trip

US$2,111-2,303

This Malawi safari holiday stays 4 nights at Mkulumadzi in the lush, rugged Majete Wildlife Reserve. Set at the confluence of the reserve’s two rivers, this lodge offers luxurious chalets overlooking This trip starts in Zambia but ends in Malawi and combines easily ... More about Mkulumadzi add-on

Orange Cap Cichlid Safari

| 8 days|Individual trip

US$2,816-3,205

This safari begins with 4 nights in the beautiful Liwonde National Park, south of Lake Malawi - a hotspot for bird watching - and finishes with 3 nights on a remote island off the shore of Lake Malawi. More about Orange Cap Cichlid Safari

Peacock Cichlid Safari

| 5 days|Individual trip

US$1,978-2,121

This island add-on spends 4 nights at Kaya Mawa, a small lodge located on the southern tip of Likoma Island in the middle of Lake Malawi. More about Peacock Cichlid Safari

Red Top Cichlid Safari

| 5 days|Individual trip

US$1,528-1,528

This add-on spends 4 nights at Makokola Retreat, a thatched resort on a 600m long golden sandy beach on the southern lakeshore. More about Red Top Cichlid Safari

Red Zebra Cichlid Safari

| 8 days|Individual trip

US$2,835-3,296

This safari holiday to Malawi takes its time to explore two of the country’s highlights. It first visits the rugged, remote Majete Wildlife Reserve for a 3-night safari, then it continues to a lovely beach lodge within Lake Malawi National Park. More about Red Zebra Cichlid Safari

Spangled Cichlid Safari

| 5 days|Individual trip

US$1,656-1,969

This beach safari spends 4 nights at Pumulani, a luxurious beach lodge on the southern shore of Lake Malawi. More about Spangled Cichlid Safari

Yellow Chin Cichlid Safari

| 8 days|Individual trip

US$2,641-2,887

Take your time to explore two contrasting environments on this safari holiday in Malawi. The first few days are spent in the heart of the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve before moving on for sun and sand to the southern shore of Lake Malawi. More about Yellow Chin Cichlid Safari