44 days in Malawi Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Nkhoma Mountain and Lizulu Market. Step out of Lilongwe to go to Salima and see Kuti Wildlife Reserve, which is approximately 1h 40 min away. And it doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at Old Town Mall, stroll through Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, don't miss a visit to Tindoz d'Afrique, and relax and rejuvenate at Khondi Spa Retreat.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lilongwe travel route planning site.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Lilongwe. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Likoma Island.

Likoma Island is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Cathedral.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Likoma Island trip maker.

You can fly from Lilongwe to Likoma Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. You will leave for Dedza on the 23rd (Thu).

Dedza is known for sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Chongoni Rock Art Area.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Dedza itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Likoma Island to Dedza takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and car. In February, daytime highs in Dedza are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. You will leave for Nkhata Bay on the 26th (Sun).

Nkhata Bay is known for classes and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Kande Beach.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Nkhata Bay trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Dedza to Nkhata Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or drive. February in Nkhata Bay sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to Karonga.

Karonga is known for museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at Cultural and Museum Centre of Karonga.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Karonga trip maker app.

Traveling by bus from Nkhata Bay to Karonga takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nkhata Bay in March; daily highs in Karonga reach 31°C and lows reach 26°C. You will leave for Liwonde National Park on the 7th (Tue).

On the 8th (Wed), get outside with Shire Eco Safari Camp.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Liwonde National Park trip maker tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Karonga to Liwonde National Park. March in Liwonde National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 28°C at night. You will leave for Blantyre on the 9th (Thu).

Explore hidden gems such as The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and Chichiri Museum. There's much more to do: stop by Tiyamike Sewing, browse the different shops at Chichiri Shopping Centre, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St.Michael's and All Angels Church, and get your bearings at The Society of Malawi Library.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Blantyre trip planner.

Getting from Liwonde National Park to Blantyre by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or take a train. Traveling from Liwonde National Park in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Blantyre, with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Chikwawa.

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

To find maps and more tourist information, go to the Chikwawa road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Blantyre to Chikwawa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March, daily temperatures in Chikwawa can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. You will leave for Mulanje on the 17th (Fri).

On the 18th (Sat), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Mount Mulanje.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Mulanje online vacation planner.

You can drive from Chikwawa to Mulanje in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March, daytime highs in Mulanje are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. You will leave for Zomba on the 21st (Tue).

Discover out-of-the-way places like King African Rifles Monument and Chifundo Artisan's Network Art Studio Shop. Go for a jaunt from Zomba to Kachulu to see Lake Chilwa about 1h 5 min away.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Zomba road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Mulanje to Zomba takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March, daytime highs in Zomba are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. You will leave for Mangochi on the 25th (Sat).

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Queen Victoria Memorial Tower and Thumbi View Lodge Activities.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Mangochi trip itinerary site.

Drive from Zomba to Mangochi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Zomba in March since evenings lows in Mangochi dip to 28°C. On the 28th (Tue), you're off to Mtakataka.

Mtakataka is known for museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Mtakataka trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Mangochi to Mtakataka takes 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Mangochi in March; daily highs in Mtakataka reach 22°C and lows reach 17°C. On the 31st (Fri), you'll travel back home.