25 days in Malawi & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Berlin, Germany
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Lilongwe, Malawi
— 4 nights
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Zomba, Malawi
— 3 nights
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Blantyre, Malawi
— 3 nights
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Mulanje, Malawi
— 2 nights
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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
— 3 nights
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 9 nights
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End: Berlin, Germany
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Lilongwe, Malawi — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Kuti Wildlife Reserve and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. Visiting See Malawi Travel and Nature Sanctuary will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: browse the different shops at Old Town Mall, look for gifts at Gems and Jewellery Lanka, soothe aching muscles at Khondi Spa Retreat, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nkhoma Mountain.
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Lilongwe day trip planning app.
Berlin, Germany to Lilongwe is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Lilongwe, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can fly to Zomba.
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For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Lilongwe day trip planning app.
Berlin, Germany to Lilongwe is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Lilongwe, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can fly to Zomba.
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Zomba, Malawi — 3 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Shire Eco Safari Camp and Zomba Plateau. Step off the beaten path and head to Lake Chilwa and Chifundo Artisan's Network Art Studio Shop.
To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Zomba itinerary maker tool.
You can fly from Lilongwe to Zomba in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Blantyre.
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To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Zomba itinerary maker tool.
You can fly from Lilongwe to Zomba in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Blantyre.
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Blantyre, Malawi — 3 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Majete Wildlife Reserve and The Society of Malawi Library. There's much more to do: trek along The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St.Michael's and All Angels Church, explore the galleries of La Caverna Art Gallery, and stop by Tiyamike Sewing.
To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Blantyre trip website.
You can drive from Zomba to Blantyre in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Blantyre are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Mulanje.
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To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Blantyre trip website.
You can drive from Zomba to Blantyre in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Blantyre are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Mulanje.
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Mulanje, Malawi — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Mulanje.
For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Mulanje online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Blantyre to Mulanje in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. On the 6th (Sat), you're off to South Luangwa National Park.
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For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Mulanje online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Blantyre to Mulanje in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. On the 6th (Sat), you're off to South Luangwa National Park.
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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia — 3 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to South Luangwa National Park and the Bush-Spa.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read South Luangwa National Park attractions site.
You can fly from Mulanje to South Luangwa National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Livingstone.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read South Luangwa National Park attractions site.
You can fly from Mulanje to South Luangwa National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 9 nights
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Visiting Victoria Falls and River Rafting & Tubing will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Safaris and Mukuni Village. The adventure continues: head outdoors with The Explorer Club, admire all the interesting features of Gorge Swing, see the interesting displays at Railway Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Livingstone Museum.
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Traveling by flight from South Luangwa National Park to Livingstone takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Livingstone sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Take the guesswork out of planning a Livingstone vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from South Luangwa National Park to Livingstone takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Livingstone sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.
