Duration
13-Day
Liwonde National Park, Malawi
13-Day Unforgetable Safari in Malawi
Overview
Have the ultimate adventure in the "warm heart of Africa" with this exciting itinerary summiting Mount Mulanje, living in nature while on safari, and barefoot island living on Lake Malawi. Following your descent, rest your legs as you drive up the "oasis in the sky" to the Zomba Plateau for a horseback safari in search of rare butterflies, orchids, and raptors. Finish off your trip by channeling your inner islander and escape to Mumbo Island to adopt a no-news-no-shoes way of life for 2 nights.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Lilongwe (Day 1-2) to Lilongwe (City)
Via Mt Mulanje, Zomba Plateau, Liwonde NP
Country & park
Malawi / Liwonde National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Fisherman's Rest - Mid-range lodge near Blantyre (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$14,300 USD
$13,200 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$14,300 USD
$13,200 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Malawi
Start
Lilongwe (Day 1-2)
Day 3-6
Mt Mulanje
Day 7
Zomba Plateau
Day 8-9
Liwonde NP
Day 10-12
Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)
End
Lilongwe (City) (Day 13)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses mountain huts and lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Fisherman's Rest
Mid-range lodge near Blantyre (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Likhubula Forest Lodge
Budget lodge near Mt Mulanje – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-6
Mulanje Huts
Mid-range mountain hut on Mt Mulanje – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Zomba Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Zomba Plateau – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Mvuu Lodge
Luxury tented camp inside Liwonde NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-12
Mumbo Island Camp
Mid-range tented camp on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive in Lilongw
On arrival into Malawi, you will meet your guide and enjoy a private transfer southwest of Blantyre to Fisherman’s Rest, taking around an hour. Set on a private nature reserve within a beguiling 500-acre forest with spectacular vistas towering the Great Rift Valley, Fisherman’s Rest is a reputable family-run community program that’s been operating since 1997. The lodge itself is comfortable and there is a pool with views of the Great Rift Valley. Their vision is to see the districts surrounding Fisherman’s Rest grow to raise living standards, education, and economic vitality. Whether it’s tree planting, repairing water pumps, or building classrooms, there are plenty of fun and life-changing projects to get stuck into at Fisherman’s Rest. You’ll stay here for the next 2 nights. Your project work will be assigned upon arrival as it is situationally dependent. Mid-range lodge located near Blantyre (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lilongwe (City) Stay: Fisherman's Rest Mid-range lodge located near Blantyre (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Travel to Mulanje
After a leisurely morning and breakfast, you will be picked up for your private transfer to Mulanje which takes approximately 2 hours. Likhubula Lodge is an old colonial house perched on the slopes of Mulanje with a cosy character and warm hospitality. It’s the perfect spot to rest for 1 night before embarking on your 3-day hike up Mount Mulanje. This afternoon, you may want to take a short hike to the waterfall nearby or simply relax and save your energy. This evening, tuck into a hearty portion of a home-cooked dinner and enjoy a cold sundowner on the veranda overlooking the emerald tea plantations before getting a good night’s rest. Budget lodge located near Mt Mulanje All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Mulanje Stay: Likhubula Forest Lodge Budget lodge located near Mt Mulanje Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Hike the acient
After fuelling up with a big breakfast at Likhubula Lodge, you will commence your 4-day and 3-night hike of 46km, summiting Sapitwa. You’ll climb through tunnels, walk under waterfalls, swim in ice-cold mountain water, under curving trees, and witness the most awe-inspiring views across southern Malawi. The mountain itself is part of the protected Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve, with huts maintained by the Malawi Mountain Club and the Malawi Forestry Department. You will overnight in mountain huts with no electricity or solar power, so it’s back to nature with meals cooked over a fire, evenings alight with candles, and bucket showers. Wake up to a cup of warm coffee, hot oats, and eggs on toast before your hike. On your final day, you will wake up very early for your ascent to Sapitwa for sunrise. Pack warm because it is very cold at the top, but worth it for the unrivaled views all the way to Mozambique where you’ll be higher than anybody else in Central Africa! Mid-range mountain hut located on Mt Mulanje All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Mulanje Stay: Mulanje Huts Mid-range mountain hut located on Mt Mulanje Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer to Zomba
Enjoy your last breakfast on Mulanje Mountain before descending back to Likhubula. Proceed on your private transfer of around 2 hours to the Zomba Plateau, arriving in time for a late lunch. You will stay at the cosy Zomba Forest Lodge for 1 night where you will have the chance to rest after your 3-day hike. Surrounded by pine trees, winding streams, and diverse wildlife including baboons, giant butterflies and raptors, as well as amazing rare orchids and stag horn lilies, it’s the perfect place to rest your legs and saddle up for a horseback safari with your private local guide. This evening, soak up the romantic candle-lit atmosphere next to a crackling fire and tuck into an excellent 3-course home-cooked dinner before retiring to bed. Mid-range lodge located inside Zomba Plateau All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zomba Plateau Stay: Zomba Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Zomba Plateau Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Liwonde
After breakfast, you will check out of Zomba Forest Lodge for your private transfer of around 2.5 hours to Liwonde National Park where you will float into Mvuu Camp by boat. You’ll stay here for the next 2 nights in an en-suite safari chalet. In between safari activities, you can enjoy lounging by the pool or take a cultural trip to nearby communities which can be organised with your guide or the lodge manager. Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Liwonde National Park Stay: Mvuu Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Escape to mumbo
After your morning activity and breakfast, you will check out, be picked up, and be driven on the approximately 2.5-hour drive to Cape Maclear. After arriving at the Kayak Africa House, you can relax and wait for your 15h00-scheduled dhow across Lake Malawi to Mumbo Island. After navigating for around an hour, you will arrive at a white sandy beach with just 6 en-suite reed "tents", a restaurant, a bar, and lounge. Mumbo Island is a barefoot luxury camp with a handful of "tents" perched high on rocks built of reeds, timber, thatch and canvas. Enveloped by the "lake of stars", Mumbo Island is completely isolated, with activities centered around the biodiverse marine reserve. Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi) Stay: Mumbo Island Camp Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
End of the trip
After a leisurely morning and breakfast, you will check out and board the dhow back to the mainland at 09h30. Upon arrival, you will be met for your private transfer to Kamazu International Airport which takes around 3.5 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lilongwe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Lilongwe
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Lilongwe Airport (LLW - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Henry Tours and Safaris
4.8 operator rating
12 reviews
Henry Tours And Safaris is a travel company based in Uganda. We offer services such as Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking,airport transfers,hotel booking,tours and safaris,Agri tours,mountain hiking,car hire,coffee tours,East Africa Tours,camping tents hire,white water rafting.We partners with a variety of accommodation facilities countrywide at all levels depending on our clients’ budget, our wide range of hotel partners include; bed space, tented camps, homestays, lodges, cottages, hotel.
Office In
Uganda
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & YUTO
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Best company in Uganda
I booked Henry tours last year but every thing was well prepared. Knowledge guides They even allowed us to sit on the roof to see animals in Murchison falls falls
Muniafu Musa · Uganda
that man is cool 😍
I used Henry Tours and safaris in January but every thing was perfect. They arranged my trip from A up to Z . Everything thing perfect. I recommend them to any one visiting Uganda .
abutic sababa · Tanzania
Good Services
Trust company to use. I don't regret to choose Henry Tours. It was great and I enjoyed my vacation. I recommend any one to use this company.
Timothy Chemonges · Uganda
Best tour I had in my Lifetime.
Tour I have been with Hnery was amazing. Everything was on time and very safe. When I want to see more I could see without extra price. Henry is more than common tour guide, he is like good friend who want to show you his country.
Mateusz · Poland
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Fisherman's Rest - Mid-range lodge near Blantyre (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Lilongwe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Henry Tours and Safaris , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Henry Tours and Safaris .
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