18 days in Malawi & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Blantyre, Malawi
— 3 nights
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Mulanje, Malawi
— 2 nights
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Liwonde National Park, Malawi
— 1 night
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Lilongwe, Malawi
— 2 nights
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Lusaka, Zambia
— 4 nights
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 5 nights
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End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Blantyre, Malawi — 3 nights
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As Malawi's second-largest city, Blantyre represents the country's main commercial and industrial hub and boasts a dynamic array of food options.Visiting Majete Wildlife Reserve and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Blantyre: Zomba (King African Rifles Monument & Zomba Plateau). The adventure continues: look for gifts at Tiyamike Sewing, get advice or help at The Society of Malawi Library, pause for some serene contemplation at St.Michael's and All Angels Church, and don't miss a visit to Malawi Stock Exchange.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Blantyre trip builder tool.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Blantyre is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Blantyre, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, expect Blantyre to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mulanje.
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Mulanje, Malawi — 2 nights
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Mulanje is a town in the Southern Region, Malawi close to the border of Mozambique. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Mulanje.
To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Mulanje travel route builder.
You can drive from Blantyre to Mulanje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. On the 13th (Sat), you're off to Liwonde National Park.
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To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Mulanje travel route builder.
You can drive from Blantyre to Mulanje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. On the 13th (Sat), you're off to Liwonde National Park.
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Liwonde National Park, Malawi — 1 night
On the 14th (Sun), get outside with Shire Eco Safari Camp.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Liwonde National Park tour itinerary tool.
You can drive from Mulanje to Liwonde National Park in 4 hours. While traveling from Mulanje, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Liwonde National Park, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Lilongwe.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Liwonde National Park tour itinerary tool.
You can drive from Mulanje to Liwonde National Park in 4 hours. While traveling from Mulanje, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Liwonde National Park, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Lilongwe.
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Lilongwe, Malawi — 2 nights
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The capital city of Malawi and its largest, Lilongwe serves as an important center of economy and transportation for the area.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): stop by Gems and Jewellery Lanka, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nkhoma Mountain, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Maula Cathedral. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the different shops at Old Town Mall, stroll through Nature Sanctuary, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, and finally make a trip to World War I Memorial.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Lilongwe online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Liwonde National Park to Lilongwe takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Lusaka.
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Lusaka, Zambia — 4 nights
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Tourism in Lusaka, Zambia's commercial and government center, thrives mostly due to its central location and well-connected airport, making it a gateway for exploring the country's numerous nature reserves and national parks.Visiting Chaminuka Game Reserve and Kalimba Reptile Park will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Munda Wanga Environmental Park in Chilanga (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, hike along Southern Africa Freedom Trail, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sunday Crafts Market, and browse the different shops at Eastpark Mall.
For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lusaka trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Lilongwe to Lusaka takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and shuttle. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 5 nights
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Tourism in Livingstone, a town nestled on the Zimbabwean border, thrives largely thanks to the nearby Victoria Falls.Escape the urban bustle at Victoria Falls and Livingstone Crocodile Park. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at The Explorer Club, take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, admire all the interesting features of Gorge Swing, and take an in-depth tour of Livingstone Museum.
To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Livingstone trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Lusaka to Livingstone takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Livingstone can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Malawi travel guide
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.
Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
