12-Day The Wild Heart of Malawi

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

Majete Wildlife Reserve

Your adventure begins with a transfer from Blantyre into the untamed wilderness of Majete. This vast conservation success story is where Malawi’s wild heart beats again: elephant herds crossing the river, lions moving through fever trees, and the thrill of life returning to the land. Explore by vehicle or on foot with private guides, absorbing the textures of a landscape reborn through purpose and care.

Main Destination:

Majete Wildlife Reserve

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

High Season July to October (Park is relatively busy; higher rates)

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

Wildlife in Majete WR

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

Black RhinoRare

White RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Mkulumadzi Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Majete WR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Satemwa Tea Estate

Drive east into the Thyolo Highlands, where rolling tea fields and colonial history merge into a world of calm and refinement. Wander through emerald terraces, learn about tea cultivation, and walk shaded forest paths alive with birdsong. This region offers a slower, more contemplative pace, a glimpse of rural Malawi’s grace and generosity.

Main Destination:

Thyolo District

Accommodation:

Huntingdon House

• Luxury guest house located in Thyolo District

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

The Zomba Plateau

Continue north to the Zomba Plateau, a dramatic uplift of cedar forests, streams, and cliffs. Hike or drive to viewpoints where mist rises over distant lakes and valleys. It’s a place to pause and walk quietly beneath trees, breathe in cool mountain air, and feel the balance between adventure and stillness.

Main Destination:

Zomba Plateau

Accommodation:

Kefi Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Zomba Plateau

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Meals & Drinks:

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

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.

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:

Kuthengo Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Lake Malawi

Your journey culminates at Lake Malawi, where the landscape softens into serenity. The lake stretches endlessly, a mirror of shifting blues and golds. Spend your days kayaking across calm waters, snorkelling among vivid cichlids, or exploring local fishing villages. As dusk falls, dine by lantern light with the sound of gentle waves against the shore.

Main Destination:

Lake Malawi

Accommodation:

Pumulani Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Nankumba Peninsula (Lake Malawi)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Fly Home from Lilongwe

You finish with a boat and car transfer back to Lilongwe.

This journey through Malawi reveals a side of Africa few travellers ever touch; wild yet gentle, remote yet deeply welcoming. From the river’s edge at Mkulumadzi to the highland air of Zomba and the still waters of the lake, each moment feels quietly rare. It’s travel that goes further, beyond the expected, offering the luxury of depth, of connection, of time beautifully spent.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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