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Malawi Lake & Safari Combo — 8-Day Complete Experience

Big Five safari + Lake Malawi islands + mountain hiking in one journey

8 days / 7 nights
From $2,200 per person
2–8 guests
Malawi
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Tour Overview

This 8-day itinerary covers Malawi's greatest highlights. Start with Big Five safari at Liwonde National Park. Fly to Likoma Island for lake beaches and snorkelling. End with hiking on Mount Mulanje. Malawi delivers incredible diversity at a fraction of the cost of East Africa.

Liwonde Big Five safari
Lake Malawi island beaches
Mount Mulanje hiking
Cultural village visit

Your Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

8 Days / 7 Nights20 Activities

Arrive and transfer to your accommodation. Welcome briefing and orientation. Settle in and explore your immediate surroundings.

Morning
Airport/border transfer
Afternoon
Welcome briefing
Evening
Settle in

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Liwonde Big Five safari. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Morning
Liwonde Big Five safari
Afternoon
Lake Malawi island beaches
Evening
Mount Mulanje hiking

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Lake Malawi island beaches. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Morning
Lake Malawi island beaches
Afternoon
Mount Mulanje hiking
Evening
Cultural village visit

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Mount Mulanje hiking. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Afternoon
Mount Mulanje hiking
Cultural village visit

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Cultural village visit. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Afternoon
Cultural village visit

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Liwonde Big Five safari. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Morning
Liwonde Big Five safari
Afternoon
Lake Malawi island beaches
Evening
Mount Mulanje hiking

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Full day dedicated to: Lake Malawi island beaches. The complete Malawi experience — Liwonde Big Five safari, Lake Malawi island beaches, and Mount Mulanje hiking. Africa's warmest welcome in 8 extraord...

Morning
Lake Malawi island beaches
Afternoon
Mount Mulanje hiking
Evening
Cultural village visit

Tonight's Stay

Accommodation in Malawi (Full Circuit)

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Final morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport or onward destination. End of an unforgettable journey.

Afternoon
Airport transfer
Departure
Breakfast
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8 Days of Unforgettable Moments

20 curated activities across your journey

Interactive Route Map

What's Included

  • 7 nights lodges/camps
  • All meals
  • All activities
  • Internal flights
  • Park fees

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Drinks
  • Tips

How to Get There

Fly to Lilongwe (LLW) or Blantyre (BLZ). Domestic flights to Lake Malawi and Liwonde. Road transfers 3–5 hrs to most destinations.

Best Time to Visit

May–October (dry season, cooler). Lake activities year-round. Hiking best Apr–Sep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting from

$2,200

per person sharing

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travel StyleMid-Range
Group Size2–8 guests
DestinationMalawi

No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days

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