Why Malawi?

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'.

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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.

What to look out for

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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.
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Key locations:
Lake Malawi, Liwonde National Park, Majete Wildlife Reserve, Mount Mulanje, Nyika Plateau.
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Key experiences:
Diving, snorkelling and fishing in Lake Malawi, or sunset horse ride on it's shores, hiking through tea plantations at Mount Mulanje.

What to see in 

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When to visit 

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203MM

Heavy rain. Advise against travel.

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26°C
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176MM

Another wet month.

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219MM

Rain, rain and more rain.

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24°C
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207MM

The last of the heavy rains.

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59MM

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

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26MM

The start of the game viewing season.

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27MM

Good safari conditions. Warm days, cold evenings.

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10MM

A lovely time to travel. Excellent wildlife viewing.

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23°C
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Temperatures starts to pick up. Conditions still perfect.

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28MM

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

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98MM

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

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The rains return hard.

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