​Getting There – Majete WR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

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

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt 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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Majete Wildlife Reserve is easily accessible and can fit into any Malawi itinerary.

Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 16km/10mi from Blantyre, is the most convenient point of entry to Malawi for accessing Majete. However, there’s a greater choice of flights to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), which lies about 26km/16mi from the capital city of Lilongwe, though it is much farther from Majete.

Located in the south of the country, Majete is 70km/43mi from Blantyre via the town of Chikwawa, and 380km/236mi from Lilongwe. The drive from Blantyre takes up to 2 hours*. From Lilongwe, the drive passes through Blantyre and takes about 6 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 Kamuzu 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 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 and other entry requirements.

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