​Getting There – Majete WR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

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Accessible Majete Wildlife Reserve can fit easily into any itinerary of the country.

Lilongwe International Airport (LLW), about 26km/16mi from the capital city of Lilongwe, is the most likely point of entry into Malawi. A few international flights arrive at Chileka International Airport (BLZ), which is 16km/10mi from Blantyre, and the best option for accessing Majete.

Located in the south of the country, Majete is 410km/255mi from Lilongwe and 60km/37mi from Blantyre. The drive from Lilongwe takes about 5½ hours* and from Blantyre about 2 hours*.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) or Chileka International Airport (BLZ), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

As part of your package, your tour operator will normally book your domestic and charter flights.

There are currently no scheduled flights to Majete, but Nyasa Express offers charter flights to the reserve.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Malawi page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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