7 days in Malawi Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): learn more about the world around you at Cultural and Museum Centre of Karonga.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Karonga is an approximately 156-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Zurich to Karonga. In March, Karonga is warmer than Zurich - with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Likoma Island.

On the 1st (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Karonga to Likoma Island takes 17.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Lilongwe.

On the 2nd (Sun), browse the different shops at Old Town Mall, then pause for some serene contemplation at Maula Cathedral, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nkhoma Mountain, and finally browse the fresh offerings at Lizulu Market. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Tindoz d'Afrique, then ponder the world of politics at Parliament Building, and then stroll through Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.

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Fly from Likoma Island to Lilongwe in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Blantyre.

On the 4th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at St.Michael's and All Angels Church, get advice or help at The Society of Malawi Library, stop by Tiyamike Sewing, then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Chichiri Shopping Centre.

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Fly from Lilongwe to Blantyre in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel back home.