21 days in Malawi Itinerary

Get outdoors at Zomba Plateau and Lake Chilwa. Step off the beaten path and head to King African Rifles Monument and Chifundo Artisan's Network Art Studio Shop.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Zomba trip builder.

Zurich, Switzerland to Zomba is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Zurich to Zomba. In October, Zomba is much hotter than Zurich - with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. On the 26th (Mon), you'll travel to Mulanje.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Mulanje.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Mulanje trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Zomba to Mulanje takes 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Mulanje are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. You'll set off for Blantyre on the 28th (Wed).

Get outdoors at Majete Wildlife Reserve and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda. Discover out-of-the-way places like Tiyamike Sewing and Chichiri Shopping Centre. There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of La Caverna Art Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St.Michael's and All Angels Church, make a trip to Malawi Stock Exchange, and get your bearings at The Society of Malawi Library.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Blantyre trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Mulanje to Blantyre takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Nkhata Bay.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): kick back and relax at Kande Beach.

For traveler tips and other tourist information, read Nkhata Bay road trip planning website.

You can drive from Blantyre to Nkhata Bay in 8.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Blantyre in October, with highs in Nkhata Bay at 28°C and lows at 19°C. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll travel to Salima.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): stroll through Kuti Wildlife Reserve. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Salima trip planner.

Getting from Nkhata Bay to Salima by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nkhata Bay in November; daily highs in Salima reach 36°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Likoma Island.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Cathedral.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Likoma Island trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Salima to Likoma Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or drive. You'll set off for Lilongwe on the 6th (Fri).

Get outdoors at Nkhoma Mountain and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chongoni Rock Art Area and Maula Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nature Sanctuary, don't miss a visit to Kumbali Cultural Village, buy something for everyone on your list at Old Town Mall, and pick up some local products at Lizulu Market.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lilongwe online attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Likoma Island to Lilongwe takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.