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Safari, lake and mountain scenery in southern Malawi
Safari & Wildlife · Lake & Beach · Mountain & Hiking

7 Day Southern Malawi — Safari, Lake & Mountain

Duration7 days
From$1,440
DepartsBlantyre
GroupPrivate

The south in one week: a guided climb on the Mulanje Massif, game drives in Liwonde, and island time at Cape Maclear — mountain, wildlife and lake without backtracking.

  • Mulanje Massif trek
  • Liwonde game drives
  • Cape Maclear island cruise

Day by day

DAY 1 Blantyre to Mulanje
Arrive in Blantyre and transfer to Mulanje, roughly two hours. Evening at the foot of the massif with the peaks above you.
DAY 2 Onto the mountain
Early breakfast at 6:30, hiking from 7:00 with a mountain guide onto the plateau.
DAY 3 Down and north
Descend from the massif and transfer north toward Liwonde.
DAY 4 Liwonde
Morning and afternoon game drives in Liwonde National Park.
DAY 5 River then lake
Boat safari on the Shire, then the transfer to Cape Maclear.
DAY 6 Cape Maclear
A full day on the lake — snorkelling, the islands, and a sunset cruise.
DAY 7 Return
Transfer back to Blantyre for departure.

Included

  • Accommodation throughout the tour
  • All meals while on tour
  • Private vehicle with a Malawian driver-guide
  • All listed activities and national park fees
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • International flights
  • Malawi visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal spending
  • Gratuities for guides and lodge staff

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