Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Getting There
Malawi Parks
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides, including the guide to Malawi.
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve can easily be included in any tour itinerary or visited as a breakaway destination from Lilongwe or Blantyre.
You will probably fly into the country via Lilongwe International Airport (LLW). It is 26km/16mi from the capital, Lilongwe. Some international flights fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), which is 16km/10mi from Blantyre.
Nkhotakota is in central Malawi, about 200km/125mi from Lilongwe and 400km/250mi from Blantyre. The drive from Lilongwe takes about 3 hours* and from Blantyre about 5½ hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
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
Your tour operator will normally take care of all domestic and charter flight bookings as part of your package.
There are currently no scheduled flights to Nkhotakota, 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.