7 days in Malawi Itinerary

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Drive
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Blantyre
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Nkhata Bay
— 1 day
Fly
3
Salima
— 1 night
Fly
4
Likoma Island
— 1 night
Fly
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Lilongwe
— 1 night
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Blantyre — 2 nights

On the 8th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Malawi Stock Exchange and then pause for some serene contemplation at St.Michael's and All Angels Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at La Caverna Art Gallery and then stroll through Majete Wildlife Reserve.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Blantyre travel planner.

Nelspruit, South Africa to Blantyre is an approximately 23.5-hour car ride. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Blantyre when traveling from Nelspruit in February, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Nkhata Bay.
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Nkhata Bay — 1 day

On the 11th (Sat), kick back and relax at Kande Beach.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Nkhata Bay trip planner.

You can drive from Blantyre to Nkhata Bay in 8.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Blantyre in February; daily highs in Nkhata Bay reach 26°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly to Salima.
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Salima — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuti Wildlife Reserve.

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You can fly from Nkhata Bay to Salima in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In February, Salima is somewhat warmer than Nkhata Bay - with highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to fly to Likoma Island.
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Likoma Island — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Cathedral.

To see photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Likoma Island trip maker app.

You can fly from Salima to Likoma Island in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Lilongwe.
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Lilongwe — 1 night

On the 14th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre and then get a sense of history and politics at Parliament Building.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Lilongwe trip website.

You can fly from Likoma Island to Lilongwe in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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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