8-Day Budget Highlights of Malawi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Blantyre - Thyolo

Arrive at Chileka International Airport. After your meet & greet you will be transferred through the scenic Shire Highlands to Huntingdon House, an elegant manor set among rolling tea estates. After check-in and time to freshen up, you’ll join a shared afternoon activity (time permitting), beginning your stay with fresh mountain air, beautiful views, and a gentle introduction to the estate’s surroundings.

Main Destination:

Thyolo District

Accommodation:

Huntingdon House

• Luxury guest house located in Thyolo District

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Thyolo

Enjoy a variety of included activities at Huntingdon House, set within the beautiful Satemwa Tea Estate. Discover the art of tea production with a tea tasting and factory tour, explore the plantations on a guided tea and coffee walk, head out on a scenic bird walk, or enjoy a more active adventure with mountain biking through the estate’s rolling landscapes.

Main Destination:

Thyolo District

Accommodation:

Huntingdon House

• Luxury guest house located in Thyolo District

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Thyolo - Liwonde National Park

Before leaving Huntingdon House you will enjoy your last shared morning activity, time permitting before you start your journey from the cool highlands to the warmer Shire Valley, arriving at Mvuu Camp on the banks of the Shire River in Liwonde National Park. After check-in at Mvuu Camp you will join your shared afternoon activity.

Main Destination:

Liwonde National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October (Dry bush; animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (The park is busy; rates are higher)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Liwonde NP

ElephantAbundant

HippoAbundant

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

ZebraOccasional

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BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

Wild DogRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Mvuu Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Liwonde NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Liwonde National Park

Spend the day exploring the diverse landscapes of Liwonde National Park from both land and water. Head out on a game drive with experienced guides in search of elephants, antelope, and predators moving through the bush. Later, enjoy a relaxing boat safari along the Shire River, where hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife gather along the banks, offering a different and memorable safari perspective.

Main Destination:

Liwonde National Park

Accommodation:

Mvuu Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Liwonde NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Liwonde National Park - Mumbo Island

Before leaving Mvuu Camp, you will join your last shared morning activity before travelling by road to Lake Malawi, then continue by boat to Mumbo Island Camp, a secluded island retreat in a pristine national park. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Main Destination:

Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Accommodation:

Mumbo Island Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mumbo Island

Set out on a guided kayak excursion, paddling along the island’s shoreline and enjoying the clear, calm waters, colourful fish below, and birdlife along the coast. After your time on the water, spend the rest of the day at leisure, soaking up the beautiful scenery, relaxing by the lake, or trying your hand at snorkelling in the warm, crystal-clear waters.

Main Destination:

Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Accommodation:

Mumbo Island Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mumbo Island - Lilongwe

Return by boat to the mainland and transfer by road to Lilongwe International Airport for your onward journey home, filled with lasting Malawi memories.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.