Malawi – Private trip

No vaccinations are required (a yellow fever vaccination is only necessary when entering from yellow fever infected areas), but we recommend keeping your standard vaccinations up to date (as of 09/2024). With your travel confirmation you will receive a personalized link with tips and recommendations, and with your travel documents you will receive further information about the country you are traveling to.

Malawi is not yet fully developed for tourism, so not all accommodations have WiFi. However, your guide can help you purchase a local SIM card if you wish. You may also want to ask your provider before departure about the options available for using your mobile device in Malawi. Please note that the hotels and lodges only offer non-smoking rooms.

No insurance is included in the travel price. We strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance that includes Covid-19 as well as appropriate travel health insurance that includes treatment (including quarantine) for Covid-19.

This trip is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. If necessary, please tell us the type of mobility restriction you have before booking and clarify with us whether we can meet your individual needs.

Planet B is a brand of Bollig Tours s.à r.l.. Bollig Tours is therefore named as the organizer in our general travel conditions.

Information about the national parks

The Majete Wildlife Reserve is located away from mass tourism and has an incredible history of nature conservation. Ten years ago, the animals in the reserve were almost extinct. Today it is home to numerous black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, waterbucks, antelopes and zebras, as well as leopards and lions. Animals have since been relocated from there to other parks in Malawi.

The Zomba Plateau is located within the Shire Highlands, the highest peaks reach over 2000 meters. It is a true paradise for hikers and offers a magnificent view. Steep slopes rise up to the plateau on three sides and turn into wooded hills further down. There you will find cypresses, cedars and pines. Zomba is known for its diverse birdlife and is home to numerous antelope species.

The Liwonde National Park is dominated by the sluggish Shire River and its lush vegetation along the edge. It evokes the romantic image of untamed Africa, especially at night, when the air echoes with the chirping of frogs and the grunting of hippos. Grassland and savannah, forests and marshland alternate. A boat safari on the Shire River is a must to see the wonderful nature from a different perspective. Bush walks with experienced guides and game drives offer unique experiences. The park has the largest elephant population in the country and a large number of hippos, antelopes, leopards, hyenas, lions and more than 400 species of birds.

Lake Malawi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, covers a third of the country and is a highlight of every trip to Malawi. At 560 km long and 80 km wide, it is the third largest inland body of water in Africa and is home to the greatest diversity of fish species of any lake in the world. Small bays with white beaches and the wonderfully clear water quickly make you forget that you are on a lake. If you love nature and want to escape the crowds, this is the perfect place to relax.

Driver Guide / Guide

Your driver, who is also your tour guide, will accompany you throughout the entire trip (from Blantyre airport/to Lilongwe airport). During the safaris that you take from the various lodges, the nature guides employed there are responsible for you and look forward to introducing you to their country and its unique nature and wildlife. Other guests from the respective lodges may take part in these excursions, which take place in open Land Rovers/Land Cruisers (maximum 10 participants).