14-Day Malawi off the Beaten Track Safari

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

Welcome to Malawi

Upon arrival at Kamuzu International Airport, you’ll be escorted on a brief 30-minute transfer to Heuglins Lodge. Tucked away in a quiet, leafy suburb of Lilongwe, this charming retreat offers a warm and eclectic welcome to Malawi. Relax by the swimming pool or stroll through the lush gardens after your journey. This evening, savor a fresh, locally sourced three-course dinner before retiring for a restful night, perfectly prepared for your journey into the wild tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe (City)

Accommodation:

Heuglin's Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Lilongwe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Luwawa Forest

After breakfast, take a scenic three-hour transfer to the Luwawa Valley, situated 1700m high in the Viphya Mountains. This evergreen landscape, home to leopards and baboons, offers a striking contrast to the city. Your base is Luwawa Forest Lodge, a welcoming retreat overlooking the Luwawa Dam. Spend the afternoon hiking through montane grasslands or enjoying a spot of fishing on the calm waters. It is a refreshing, high-altitude introduction to Malawi’s diverse natural beauty.

Main Destination:

South Viphya Forest Reserve

Accommodation:

Luwawa Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside South Viphya FR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyika National Park

After breakfast, take a 4.5-hour transfer to Nyika National Park, ascending to a spectacular 2000m altitude. This remote Alpine-style plateau is home to leopards, zebras, and vast antelope herds. Your home for the next three days is a charming mountain chalet, offering total seclusion in this magical wonderland. Wake to sunrise views over undulating hills and spend your days exploring one of Malawi's most pristine and beautiful regions, far from the reach of the modern world.

Main Destination:

Nyika National Park

Best Time To Visit November to May (More animals and pleasant temperatures)

High Season July to October (Never busy, but high-season rates apply)

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

Wildlife in Nyika NP

ZebraCommon

ElephantOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LionRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Chelinda Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Nyika NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Relax on the ‘Lake of Stars’

After breakfast, enjoy a 4.5-hour transfer to central Lake Malawi, stopping for lunch in the vibrant town of Nkhata Bay. You’ll stay three nights at Kachere Kastle, a uniquely charming retreat on the sandy lakeshore. Relax by the swimming pool or explore the area by bicycle and kayak. This biodiverse 'Lake of Stars' offers world-class snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. It is the perfect setting to unwind and reflect on your safari adventures in a tranquil, coastal atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Lake Malawi

Accommodation:

Kachere Kastle

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Malawi

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast, travel 2.5 hours to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Malawi’s 'last true wilderness'. Stay three nights at Tongole Wilderness Lodge in a luxury suite overlooking the Bua River. Over two full days, explore this rugged off-grid sanctuary through canoe safaris, guided bush walks, or 4x4 game drives in search of elephants, lions, and leopards. This remote retreat offers a sophisticated immersion into one of Africa's most untouched and evocative natural landscapes.

Main Destination:

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

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

High Season July to October (Never busy, but high-season rates apply)

Best Weather May to August (It is cooler and hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Nkhotakota WR

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

ZebraOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tongole Wilderness Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Nkhotakota WR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Back to Lilongwe

After your morning activity and breakfast, you will check out of Tongole to be picked up for your private transfer back to Lilongwe, taking around 3.5 hours. There’s no better way to celebrate the last night of your off-the-beaten-track Malawi holiday than to share your stories around the table at Heuglin’s Lodge with you over a delicious, home-cooked three-course dinner. You will finish off the night with one or two last Malawian gin and tonics before getting an early night for your international flight home tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe (City)

Accommodation:

Heuglin's Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Lilongwe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

This morning you will have breakfast before checking out and being picked up for your 30-minute private transfer to Kamazu International Airport for your international flight home.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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