Top Malawi Experiences

Stay on a Private Island

Malawi travel enables you to really get away from it all, especially whilst staying on a private island. Eco-friendly Mumbo Island is a magical destination, with luxurious tents perched high on rocks overlooking the aquamarine water of Lake Malawi.

Spend lazy afternoons in a hammock, gazing at the lake's shimmering surface over the pages of a dog-eared novel, or playing a game of bao. The overall feel of the island is extremely laidback, although we'd recommend setting aside a bit of time for the slightly more energetic rhythm of kayaking.

Snorkel, Sail & Kayak on Lake Malawi

The warm fresh water of Lake Malawi invites you to leap right in. The lake is so vast it looks like a tropical sea, but without any tides and (most days of the year) with a glass-like surface that's perfect for a spot of kayaking, snorkelling or sailing - all top Malawi travel experiences.

Our recommended Lake Malawi accommodation sits in prime positions on islands and beaches, with a host of watersports to keep you entertained. At Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island, you can also try out some waterskiing or tube riding, go on fishing trips, or enjoy scuba-diving with a NAUI accredited dive instructor.

Experience Award-Winning Eco-Luxury

Luxurious Nkwichi Lodge is both a relaxing getaway and a pioneer of responsible tourism, with a number of exciting projects aimed at improving the standard of living for local people while also protecting this magnificent stretch of remote African wilderness.

Experience both eco and community development first hand at Nkwichi; visit the newly built schools, go on a fascinating tour of local farms and villages, or walk through the Manda Wilderness Reserve - a conservation project run in partnership with local communities.

Charter a Luxury Catamaran

Stay on Lake Malawi aboard Mufasa; a 4-berth luxury catamaran. Spend a day of your Malawi travels sailing to a remote island for a private picnic lunch, or charter the yacht for a leisurely week of sailing, snorkelling, scuba-diving (there's a dive platform) and fishing.

A great option is to set sail from Cape Maclear up to Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island, or across to Nkwichi Lodge, on the lake's Mozambique shore. It's the perfect way to travel round Malawi.

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