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The Southern Explorer Tour offers the very best activities and showcases key wilderness areas and highlights in the south of the country.

Areas covered in this tour include: Lilongwe, Liwonde National Park and Lake Malawi National Park

Mount Mulanje –known locally as ‘chilumba mu mlengalenga’, the island in the sky– is the highest peak in southern central Africa at an impressive 3,002 metres above sea level.

The mountain, located in the south-eastern corner of Malawi, has a fascinating ecosystem which can be seen as you trek around the hills and plateaus. With as many as 500 unique species of animals and plants are found here, it comes as no surprise that the area is recognised as a biodiversity hot spot.

It's highest peak, Sapitwa, can be reached without technical climbing experience, but does involve some tough and strenuous hiking. However, the views when you get to the top are incredibly rewarding.

Hiking to Mount Mulanje is an exceptional experience, whether one approaches from the south or north side of the mountain. Trails are clearly marked and visitors can choose between a gentle trek and a serious climb.

Wildlife is limited on Mount Mulanje, but vervet monkey, rock hyrax, leaf-nosed bat and klipspringer are not uncommon. Professional porters and guides are on hand to help visitors get the best out of their experience.

This tour gives travellers a taste of the majestic North of Malawi.

See the city, the mountains, the forest and the lake! It gives you a great sample of the many options that Malawi affords its visitors.

The 8-Day Northern Bush & Beach Tour offers a luxurious and idyllic holiday experience in Malawi, combining the north's finest wilderness and beach experiences.

Areas covered in this tour include: Lilongwe, Nyika National Park, Likoma Island and Mozambique (north west corner).

This 11-Day travel itinerary gives travellers a chance to sample the best that Malawi has to offer, perfect for active travellers.

The tour begins with a visit to Satemwa Tea Estate, where you will get to explore both by bike and foot, through a guided tour. You will then make your way to Likhubula, from which you will hike up Mulanje Mountain and overnight on Chambe Plateau. After hiking back down, the tour will then progress to Majete Wilderness Reserve, which you will extensively explore through game drives and boat safaris.

The scenery will once again change as you depart for and explore the indigenous rainforest around Zomba Forest lodge. You will then make your way to Liwonde National Park which will be another game viewing highlight of your trip.

The tour will end with two nights spent relaxing on Domwe Island.

The jewel in the crown of the country’s tourist attractions is Lake Malawi, discovered by a Portuguese trader and then made famous by the missionary-explorer Dr David Livingstone just over 150 years ago, as the Lake of the Stars, or the Lake of Storms.

After this 3-Day Malawi Lake Getaway, you will understand the hype!

Upon your arrival at Lilongwe, you will be collected and swept off to Kumbali Lake Retreat, an idyllic, eco-friendly lodge on the shores of the Lake. Your time relaxing on the beach is balanced by a fascinating visit to a local village where you will learn all about village life in Malawi.

The Landscapes of Malawi is an 8-day adventure that blends the very best highlights of northern Malawi into the perfect itinerary.

You will have the opportunity to explore the country’s highlands including Nyika National Park before making your way towards the pristine beaches at Chintheche Inn.

This 10-Day tour is designed to give travellers an unparalleled experience of the north of Malawi with natural, cultural and urban experiences.

The tour begins with a visit to the last untouched forest in Malawi where true biodiversity can be seen. From there, guests are taken to two prominent Nature Reserves in the north where a wide range of wildlife can be appreciated. Then to Lake Malawi, where guests can relax in undisturbed tranquillity, before finally heading back to the capital city to see the heartbeat of the nation.

Enjoy some of the country's most beautiful scenery and landscapes. Visit the warm hearts premier park, Liwonde National Park, home to a wide array of wildlife and offering the most authentic bush exploration experience. Get on the boat for a closer interaction with the giants that Liwonde NP is famously known for.

Cape Maclear is your next piece of paradise on the southern part of Lake Malawi. Hike the trails around the national park, snorkel with a 700+ cichlids species. Join a walk in the village to get to see the everyday life of an average Malawian. Sunset cruise and hippo spotting or kayaking are just one of the many things to do here.