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Malawi

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Landlocked between Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique, you will find one of Africa’s more discreet destinations; Malawi. Holidays here are known to be relaxed affairs; it's the Malawian way. You'll quickly grasp why Malawi is called the 'Warm Heart of Africa'.

Our Take

Dubbed the friendliest country in Africa, Malawi offers a holiday that is the perfect add-on to any southern African safari. For a good dose of R&R, head to Lake Malawi. Known as the "Lake of Stars", the shimmering expanse of water is one of the largest lakes on the continent – so big you'd think you were beside the Indian Ocean.

Here, it's time for freshwater diving, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking or just some good old-fashioned beach time on the sandy shores. For something more active, the dramatic peaks of Mount Mulanje and the Zomba Plateau in the south provide incredible hiking opportunities - or north to Nyika Plateau.

We love:
From the shores of the spectacular Lake Malawi to the warm and welcoming people and relaxed vibe; Malawi is a small country with a big heart.
Key locations:
Lake Malawi, Liwonde National Park, Majete Wildlife Reserve, Mount Mulanje, Nyika Plateau.
Key experiences:
Diving, snorkelling and fishing in Lake Malawi, or sunset horse ride on it's shores, hiking through tea plantations at Mount Mulanje.

Best time to visit 

Malawi

25°C

203MM

Heavy rain. Advise against travel.

26°

176MM

Another wet month.

25°C

219MM

Rain, rain and more rain.

24°C

207MM

The last of the heavy rains.

22°C

59MM

May marks the end of the rains and the beginning of the dry season.

20°C

26MM

The start of the game viewing season.

21°C

27MM

Good safari conditions. Warm days, cold evenings.

22°C

10MM

A lovely time to travel. Excellent wildlife viewing.

23°C

9MM

Temperatures starts to pick up. Conditions still perfect.

24°C

28MM

Temperatures still climbing and the terrain starting to look very dry.

25°C

98MM

The last good month to travel but can see rain, particularly towards the end of the month.

26°C

194MM

The rains return hard.

Malawi

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Mumbo Island
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Mumbo Island

Lake Malawi
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Malawi
Kaya Mawa
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Kaya Mawa

Lake Malawi
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Malawi
Pumulani
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Pumulani

Lake Malawi
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Malawi

Malawi

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