16 days in Malawi Itinerary

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Fly
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Lilongwe
— 5 nights
Drive
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Mtakataka
— 3 nights
Fly to Blantyre, Drive to Blantyre
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Blantyre
— 4 nights
Drive
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Mulanje
— 1 night
Drive to Chileka International Airport, Fly to Orlando

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Lilongwe — 5 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nkhoma Mountain and Old Town Mall. Change things up with these side-trips from Lilongwe: Kuti Wildlife Reserve (in Salima) and Chongoni Rock Art Area (in Dedza). The adventure continues: stop by Gems and Jewellery Lanka, browse the fresh offerings at Lizulu Market, make a trip to Tindoz d'Afrique, and stroll through Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Lilongwe day trip planning website.

Orlando, USA to Lilongwe is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Orlando to Lilongwe is 7 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Mtakataka.
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Mtakataka — 3 nights

Mtakataka is known for museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art.

To find more things to do and tourist information, refer to the Mtakataka day trip site.

Traveling by car from Lilongwe to Mtakataka takes 2.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 62°F. You'll set off for Blantyre on the 10th (Tue).
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Blantyre — 4 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and Chichiri Shopping Centre. Explore Blantyre's surroundings by going to Shire Eco Safari Camp (in Liwonde National Park) and Majete Wildlife Reserve (in Chikwawa). There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Tiyamike Sewing, soothe aching muscles at Serendib Hair Day Spa, take in the exciting artwork at La Caverna Art Gallery, and get advice or help at The Society of Malawi Library.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Mtakataka to Blantyre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Mtakataka in October; daily highs in Blantyre reach 88°F and lows reach 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Mulanje.
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Mulanje — 1 night

On the 15th (Sun), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Mulanje.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mulanje day trip planner.

Getting from Blantyre to Mulanje by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in October, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Malawi travel guide

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Mountains · Nature & Parks · Churches
Warm Heart of Africa
To find out how Malawi earned its nickname the "Warm Heart of Africa," just head to one of the country's little villages and ask for a place to stay. The reintroduction of lions in 2012 gave a much-needed boost to Malawi tourism sector, with safaris across the diverse natural landscape increasingly more popular and varied. The Great Rift topography gives the country some of its main scenic features, including one of the continent's largest lakes, a focus of many adventurous Malawi holidays.
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