Duration
11-Day
Liwonde National Park, Malawi
11-Day Highlights of Malawi
Overview
A journey through the warm heart of Africa. This itinerary is designed for those who value intimacy over scale, discovery over routine. Over eleven days, Journey Africa introduces you to Malawi's most inspiring landscapes: from the rolling highlands of Zomba to the wild floodplains of Liwonde, and finally to the crystalline waters of Lake Malawi. Our curated itinerary balances comfort and curiosity with privately guided drives, handpicked lodges, and time to pause in places few ever linger.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Blantyre to Lilongwe (City)
Via Majete WR, 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
10 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Mijn Kitchen B&B - Mid-range guest house in Blantyre (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
GBP
Rates
Rates Per Person
GBP
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
£4,059 GBP
£3,685 GBP
Jul 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
£4,191 GBP
£3,817 GBP
Dec 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
£4,263 GBP
£3,872 GBP
Jul 1, 2027 - Nov 30, 2027
£4,400 GBP
£4,010 GBP
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Malawi
Start
Blantyre (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Majete WR
Day 4-5
Zomba Plateau
Day 6-7
Liwonde NP
Day 8-10
Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)
End
Lilongwe (City) (Day 11)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will 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.
10
Minimum age of 10 years
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Mijn Kitchen B&B
Mid-range guest house in Blantyre (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3
Thawale Lodge
Mid-range tented camp inside Majete WR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Zomba Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Zomba Plateau – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Mvuu Camp
Mid-range lodge inside Liwonde NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-10
Mumbo Island Camp
Mid-range tented camp on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
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
Arrival in Blantyre
On arrival in Blantyre, you’re met and transferred to your guesthouse in this gentle, historic city. Nestled among soft hills and shaded avenues, Blantyre offers a calm introduction to Malawi’s warmth. Explore its old stone buildings or stroll through vibrant markets where artisans carve, weave, and trade beneath the jacaranda trees. Mid-range guest house located in Blantyre (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Blantyre (City) Stay: Mijn Kitchen B&B Mid-range guest house located in Blantyre (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Into Majete Wildlife Reserve
Your journey into the wild goes south to Majete Wildlife Reserve, a conservation success story where Malawi’s wilderness has been restored with quiet determination. Here, elephants wander freely once more, lions patrol acacia thickets, and sable antelope graze along the Shire River. Game drives trace the riverbanks, while guided walks reveal the subtle rhythms of the bush, fresh tracks, birdsong, warm dust underfoot. Mid-range tented camp located inside Majete WR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Majete Wildlife Reserve Stay: Thawale Lodge Mid-range tented camp located inside Majete WR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
The Zomba Plateau
From Majete, travel north to the Zomba Plateau, a highland retreat wrapped in cool mist and green forest. Once a colonial hill station, Zomba now invites exploration on foot with trails that wind through cedar groves, past waterfalls, to sweeping viewpoints overlooking the plains. Birdlife abounds, from sunbirds to buzzards gliding above the cliffs. Each turn offers a sense of calm and clarity. 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 6
Liwonde National Park
Descend from the highlands into Liwonde National Park, where the Shire River draws together one of Malawi’s richest ecosystems. Cruise through papyrus channels, watching elephants bathe in the shallows and crocodiles bask on sun-warmed banks. Day and night drives reveal antelope, lion, and an extraordinary array of birdlife with over 400 species. This is safari at its most immersive, defined by stillness and space. Mid-range lodge located inside Liwonde NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Liwonde National Park Stay: Mvuu Camp Mid-range lodge located inside Liwonde NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Lake Malawi and Mumbo Island
Your final chapter takes you north along the lakeshore, then by boat to Mumbo Island, a sanctuary of peace floating above the turquoise waters of Lake Malawi. Uninhabited and protected, the island feels timeless. Spend your days kayaking across glassy bays, snorkelling among vividly coloured cichlids, or reading in a hammock suspended over the lake. The stillness here is luxurious, the simplicity deliberate. 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 11
Fly home from Lilongwe
At the end of your time at Lake Malawi, you go by boat and drive to Lilongwe for your onward journey home. This journey through the warm heart of Africa is more than a route through Malawi; it’s a quiet awakening. From the untamed beauty of Majete to the serenity of Zomba’s forests and the luminous calm of Lake Malawi, each place reveals another facet of this soulful country. For those who travel to feel deeply and return changed, this itinerary offers space to breathe, to reconnect, and to remember the pure joy of discovery. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Lilongwe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense 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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Blantyre and ends in Lilongwe, Malawi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ - Check price) near Blantyre
Fly back 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
Journey Africa
4.8 operator rating
Journey Africa is a luxury Tour Operator crafting private, considered safaris and journeys across Africa's most remarkable landscapes. Journeys Shaped by Purpose. Crafted, Never Packaged. Luxury with Support. Exploration that leaves a Legacy.
Office In
United Kingdom
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
IATA & ATOL
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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 British Pounds (GBP).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 10 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?
Mijn Kitchen B&B - Mid-range guest house in Blantyre (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Journey Africa, 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 Journey Africa.
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