Malawi

Explore Malawi on a 10 day small group tour: Chewa culture, Liwonde safaris, camping and Lake Malawi. 17–26 May 2027, from €2,899.

• An African destination that remains largely untouched by tourism and well off the beaten track
• A rich combination of safaris, culture, encounters and Lake Malawi
• Several days on safari in Liwonde National Park
• Land Cruiser safaris and a boat safari on the Shire River in search of exceptional wildlife
• An encounter with the Chewa community and its traditional Gule Wamkulu dances
• Lake Malawi, a true inland sea with crystal-clear waters

Day 1 — Arrival in Lilongwe. Arrive in Lilongwe during the day. Meet our team, settle into the guesthouse and attend a briefing introducing the adventure ahead. Overnight in a guesthouse in Lilongwe.

Day 2 — Meeting the Chewa people. Travel into Malawi’s mountainous region to reach one of the heartlands of Chewa culture. Enjoy a first introduction to the community and its traditions. Overnight within the community.

Day 3 — Chewa culture and Liwonde National Park. Spend the morning with the Chewa community: learn about their culture, visit the Chewa Civilisations Museum and the church, and discover the impressive Gule Wamkulu dances. Continue to Liwonde National Park and set up camp in the heart of the park. Overnight camping in the park.

Day 4 — Safari in Liwonde. A full day of game drives by 4x4 in Liwonde National Park in search of its wildlife. Overnight camping in the park.

Day 5 — 4x4 safari and boat safari. Another game drive in the morning. In the afternoon, change perspective with a boat safari on the Shire River, one of the best ways to approach elephants, hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Overnight camping in the park.

Day 6 — Final day on safari. Enjoy another day of game drives in Liwonde National Park. At the end of the day, share an aperitif as the sun sets. Overnight camping in the park.

Day 7 — On to Lake Malawi. Travel to legendary Lake Malawi. Settle into a lakeside lodge and enjoy a first swim if you wish. Overnight in a lodge by the lake.

Day 8 — Fishing village. Watch the sun rise over the lake, swim and have breakfast. Then spend the day with a family in a fishing village. Overnight in a lodge by the lake.

Day 9 — Local school and Lake Malawi. Spend the morning at a local school we support, where around 1,100 pupils study in 12 classrooms. The afternoon is free by the lake, with opportunities to swim and meet local people. Overnight in a lodge by the lake.

Day 10 — Return to Lilongwe. Enjoy one last sunrise over Lake Malawi before travelling back to Lilongwe Airport for the return flight.