Malawi safari holidays and tours
Visiting Malawi: safaris & lake trips
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.


Blue Neon Cichlid Safari
4 days • 1 locations
LILONGWE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Four nights at a charming eco-camp on Mumbo Island in Lake Malawi National Park, surrounded by some of the world’s best freshwater snorkelling, is a great-value way to end your safari.
US$1,970 - US$2,380 per person

Hyena Safari
11 days • 4 locations
LIVINGSTONE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Mix relaxation and adventure on a safari combining the South Luangwa with Victoria Falls and the beaches of Lake Malawi. These three locations are among the most iconic in southern Africa.
US$6,460 - US$9,720 per person

Orange Cap Cichlid Safari
7 days • 2 locations
LILONGWE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Combine a safari in the lush and resurgent Liwonde National Park with down time at an island eco-retreat in the middle of Lake Malawi. A great way to explore Malawi.
US$3,790 - US$4,830 per person

Peacock Cichlid Safari
4 days • 1 locations
LILONGWE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Snorkel in Lake Malawi’s famously clear fresh water, relax on the beach and explore Likoma Island from the award-winning Kaya Mawa. A chilled luxury add-on to end your safari.
US$1,650 - US$2,670 per person

Red Zebra Cichlid Safari
7 days • 2 locations
BLANTYRE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Explore two of Malawi's highlights, with a safari in rugged, remote Majete Wildlife Reserve before some beach time: relaxing, snorkelling and sailing in Lake Malawi National Park.
US$3,040 - US$4,300 per person

Utaka Cichlid Safari
10 days • 3 locations
BLANTYRE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT
Explore two of Malawi's safari parks - Majete Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park - before finishing your trip with some beach time: relaxing, snorkelling and sailing in Lake Malawi National Park.
US$4,080 - US$5,680 per person
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