Malawi Travel Guide

Malawi Travel Guide

by Vishal Kumar



Before the tourists arrange a Malawi travel, it is always better to have a general idea about the country. Malawi is a small country in Africa and is considered as “the warm heart of Africa”. It is a beautiful country with an unparallel combination of landscapes, wildlife and lakes.

A Malawi travel must include a few must visit spots in the country like the Luanga Valley safari, Victoria Falls overland safari, North Luanga Bushcamp safari, North and south Luanga valley game experience, Dzalanyama Birdwatching expedition and so on.




A Luanga Valley safari is a perfect safari package for a single person as well as for a family who prefers a budget tour. It is normally a three to four days package that includes a few game activities like game drives and wildlife viewing. Normally lodges are available for accommodation and customized tours can also be arranged with the travel agencies.


The tourists can arrange a Victoria Falls overland safari together with the Luanga Valley safari that actually saves both money and time. Those who want to experience the beauty and adventure of nature in a closer proximity, North Luanga Bushcamp safari is meant just for them. The tourists can also go for a South Luanga island camping and North Luanga safari if they plan to stay here in Malawi for little longer. The bird lovers can enjoy their excursion into the Dzalanyama Birdwatching expedition. traveling in Malawi is indeed a great experience for tourists.

Places to Visit in Malawi

The major places to see in Malawi are:

  • Cape Maclear
  • Kande beach
  • Kasungu National Park
  • Lake Chilwa
  • Lake Malawi National Park
  • Lake Malawi
  • Lake Malombe
  • Lengwe National Park
  • Liwonde National Park & The Shire River
  • Liwonde National Park
  • Majete Wildlife Reserve
  • Nature Sanctuary
  • Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
  • Nyika National Park
  • Nyika Plateau
  • Parliament Building
  • Thyolo & Mount Mulanje
  • Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve
  • Zomba Plateau

Accommodation in Malawi

Malawi offers a gorgeous scenic beauty to the visitors of this place. Malawi the destination of nature-lovers offers wide range of accommodation and activities to the travelers of this country.

Here in this country, Malawi accommodation ranges from luxury to simple. Through out the country you can find number of great lodging options in the popular destinations in the Zomba Plateau and the shores of Lake Malawi. Apart from hotels in the Republic of Malawi you can also find camps, lodges and safaris located in the town as well as distant wildlife areas of this nation.


The game parks of the Republic of Malawi act as brilliant camps which also offer accommodation to the tourists to this country. It is advisable to do the bookings in these game parks well in advance as the peak season from June to September is quite crowded. Names of some popular hotels in the Republic of Malawi are mentioned below:

  • Barefoot Tented Camp
  • Chelinda Lodge
  • Chelinda Lodge
  • Chembe Eagles Nest
  • Chintheche Inn
  • Chintheche Inn
  • Club Makokola
  • Club Makokola
  • Danforth Yachting
  • Domwe and Mumbo Island Camps
  • Domwe Island
  • Dzalanyama Forest Lodge
  • Fisherman’s Rest
  • Game Heaven Lodge
  • Kaya Mawa Lodge
  • Kaya Mawa
  • Kazuni Safari camp
  • Kiboko Camp
  • Kiboko Town Hotel
  • Korea Garden Lodge
  • Kumbali Country Lodge
  • Makuzi Beach
  • Mumbo Island
  • Mvuu Lodge
  • Mvuu Wilderness Lodge
  • Njaya Lodge
  • Nkwichi Lodge
  • Nyala lodge
  • Protea Hotel Ryallse
  • Safari Beach Lodge
  • Safari Cottage
  • Sangilo Sanctuary
  • Satemwa Estate
  • Sunbird Capital
  • Sunbird Capital
  • Sunbird Ku Chawe
  • Sunbird Livingstonia Beach
  • Sunbird Mount Soche
  • Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
  • The Beach House

Activities to do in Malawi

Malawi, located in Africa with its varied topographical conditions and scenic beauty has emerged as the destination with wide opportunities for pursuing a number of activities. Malawi Activities give people both the chance of having a closer glimpse of the natural beauty possessed by this place and to enjoy the same.

Activities in Malawi that are very popular among the tourists include trekking and hiking, water sports, scuba diving, fishing, bird watching and many more.


The reason behind the popularity of Malawi tourist activities is its ideal natural conditions. Lying in the midst of hills, mountains and lakes, Malawi has become just the ideal spot where such tourist activities can be pursued. The geographical terrain favors Malawi hiking and trekking. The reserves found in Malawi serve as the home to a large number of animals and birds. In the Nyika Plateau, horse riding is a popular sport.

At the Senga Bay and the southern Lakeshore, fishing is a popular activity that is pursued. In fact in Malawi there are a few species of fish that are very rare.

Activities to do in Malawi:

  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Bird Watching
  • Sport Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Scuba Diving
  • Wildlife Safari
  • Boat Rides
  • Golf
  • Horse Riding

Visa to Malawi

nformation on Malawi visa is very important for the tourists who have decided to take a trip to Malawi. Malawi is a beautiful landlocked country in Africa. The country is bordered by Mozambique in the east, south and south-east, by Zambia on the west and by Tanzania to the north. It is also known as “the warm heart of Africa”. The country offers the visitors a number of beautiful wildlife safaris and bush camps. But to get into this beautiful country the visitors need a Malawi Visa. But the rules in order to get a Malawi Visa are not very rigid. In fact, there are a few countries whose citizens don’t need a visa to come to Malawi.

As mentioned above, there are certain countries whose nationals don’t need to have a visa to visit Malawi. The list includes Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Belgium, Singapore, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, British protected persons and the citizens of United Kingdom or its colonies and finally, most of the countries situated in African continent. The passport is valid for three months from the date of issuing. Medical documents on the yellow fever vaccination are required before entering this country. Expect the countries mentioned above, all other nationals must have a visa to visit Malawi. The visa can be collected from the Embassies of the Republic of Malawi or from the Entebbe Airport.

The Embassies are in the countries like United Nations, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Zimbabwe and South Africa. In spite of all these information, it is suggested to contact the nearest Embassy regarding the latest updates and in information on Malawi visa.

Famous Cities to Visit in Malawi

City Name Population City Name Population
Lilongwe 646 750 Karonga 34 207
Blantyre 584 877 Salima 30 052
Zomba 80 932 Nkhotakota 24 865
Kasungu 42 555 Liwonde 22 469
Mangochi 40 236 Nsanje 21 774

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