35 days in Malawi Itinerary

Blantyre is known for museums, historic sites, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the exciting artwork at La Caverna Art Gallery, don't miss a visit to Malawi Stock Exchange, stop by Tiyamike Sewing, and relax and rejuvenate at Serendib Hair Day Spa.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Blantyre road trip app.

Manchester, UK to Blantyre is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 2 hours. In January, Blantyre is warmer than Manchester - with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. On the 6th (Fri), you'll travel to Chikwawa.

Change things up with a short trip to Mwabvi Game Reserve in Nsanje (about 1h 50 min away).

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Chikwawa planning app.

You can drive from Blantyre to Chikwawa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Chikwawa sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Mulanje.

On the 11th (Wed), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Mount Mulanje.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mulanje trip planner.

Traveling by car from Chikwawa to Mulanje takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Mulanje sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. On the 14th (Sat), you'll travel to Zomba.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zomba: Lake Chilwa (in Kachulu) and Queen Victoria Memorial Tower (in Mangochi).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Zomba online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Mulanje to Zomba takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January in Zomba, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. You will leave for Liwonde National Park on the 18th (Wed).

Step out of Liwonde National Park with an excursion to Chifundo Artisan's Network Art Studio Shop in Balaka--about 1h 5 min away.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Liwonde National Park day trip site.

Traveling by car from Zomba to Liwonde National Park takes 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Liwonde National Park when traveling from Zomba in January, with lows around 29°C. On the 21st (Sat), you're off to Salima.

Step out of Salima to go to Mtakataka and see Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. Spend the 22nd (Sun) in the pleasant surroundings of Kuti Wildlife Reserve.

For ratings and tourist information, refer to the Salima trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Liwonde National Park to Salima takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In January, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 26°C. On the 24th (Tue), you'll travel to Nkhata Bay.

Nkhata Bay is known for classes and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Kande Beach.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Nkhata Bay travel route planning tool.

Fly from Salima to Nkhata Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Salima in January, with highs in Nkhata Bay at 26°C and lows at 22°C. On the 28th (Sat), you're off to Lilongwe.

When in Lilongwe, make a side trip to see Chongoni Rock Art Area in Dedza, approximately Dedza away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, ponder the world of politics at Parliament Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Maula Cathedral, and look for gifts at Gems and Jewellery Lanka.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Lilongwe route planner.

Getting from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwe by bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Likoma Island.

Likoma Island is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Cathedral.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Likoma Island day trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Lilongwe to Likoma Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. You will leave for home on the 4th (Sat).