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The Ultimate Malawi Honeymoon
Duration
15 days
Price from
£9,302
pp.
Location
Malawi, Africa
Trip Highlights
- Explore Malawi highlights
- Sleep under the stars in Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Unwind on Lake Malawi
What's Included
- All meals
- All safari activities
- All transfers
- 14 nights accommodation
Our specialist says
Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path safari and beach honeymoon
This honeymoon through Malawi really takes you off-the-beaten-path and you will really feel like you have explored Malawi - known as the heart of Africa - because of both its people and its landscapes.
From doing Safari in the Big 5 Park - Majete Wildlife Reserve to exploring the Nyika National Park located at the north of the country, and of course finishing with a relaxing beach stay on Lake Malawi.
Ottilie, our Malawi specialist, says:
"If you’re a couple looking to do something a little different for your honeymoon - maybe you’ve already experienced a few ‘classic’ safaris - then this could be perfect for you. It combines two incredible parks, Majete Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park, both of which have inspiring conservation stories thanks to African Parks. You’ll travel through a wonderful mix of landscapes, including staying up to in the north at Nyika National Park, which looks a bit like the Scottish Highlands… only with zebra grazing on the hillsides! And although Malawi is landlocked, it’s home to the stunning Lake Malawi, known as the ‘Lake of Stars’ because of how it mirrors the night sky. We’ve included a stay at a beautiful lakeside lodge with panoramic views across the water a truly memorable way to end your honeymoon. "
Your honeymoon begins in Majete Wildlife Reserve, a beautiful and varied wilderness that’s one of Malawi’s greatest conservation success stories. Once heavily poached and neglected, it has been transformed by African Parks into a thriving Big Five reserve. Today, Majete is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, and buffalo, along with cheetahs, wild dogs, and a growing range of antelope species. Beyond the wildlife, there’s something deeply rewarding about being in a park that’s been so carefully restored and now helps rewild other parts of Malawi too
Next, you’ll travel to the Zomba Plateau, one of southern Malawi’s most striking landscapes. Rising dramatically above the old colonial town of Zomba, this highland plateau stretches over 130 square kilometres and reaches more than 2,000 metres at its highest point. It’s a cool, forested retreat of pine, cedar, and indigenous woodland laced with streams, waterfalls, and walking trails. From its viewpoints, the panoramas stretch endlessly across valleys and hills - a perfect place to slow down and enjoy the peace of nature.From here, you’ll continue to Liwonde National Park, another of Malawi’s standout wildlife destinations. Set along the banks of the Shire River, Liwonde offers classic safari scenery - open floodplains, palm-dotted woodlands, and thick riverine forest alive with bird calls and the splash of hippos. Thanks to African Parks’ dedicated work, it’s now one of the most wildlife-rich areas in the country, home to elephants, buffalo, sable antelope, and reintroduced predators including lion, cheetah, and black rhino. Game drives and boat safaris here are equally rewarding, offering two very different perspectives on the park’s vibrant ecosystem.
Then it’s on to the far north and the Nyika Plateau, Malawi’s wild highland heart. Rising above 2,000 metres and stretching across nearly 3,000 square kilometres, Nyika’s rolling grasslands and forests feel more like the Scottish Highlands than Africa - except here you might find zebra and roan antelope grazing in the mist. It’s wonderfully remote and full of character, with chances to see leopard, explore on foot or by bike, and soak up vast, untouched views. There’s a timeless quality to Nyika that makes it a truly special part of the journey.
Your honeymoon ends beside the shimmering waters of Lake Malawi, the soul of the country. Stretching for almost 600 kilometres along Malawi’s eastern edge, the lake is famous for its clear, turquoise water and incredible biodiversity - it holds more species of freshwater fish than anywhere else on Earth. Days here are easy and unhurried: swim, snorkel, kayak, or simply relax in the sun and watch the local dhows drift by at sunset. It’s a perfect place to unwind after your adventure, surrounded by natural beauty and Malawian warmth.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 .....and the Honeymoon begins!
Staying at
Mkulumadzi
You will be met on arrival by a Far & Wild representative at Blantyre (Chileka) International Airport and transferred by road to your camp - Mkulumadzi - where you will be staying in the Honeymoon Chalet with all meals and safari activities included for the next 3 nights.
Mkulumadzi is surrounded by 7,000 hectares of private concession, and is in a beautiful location between two rivers and shaded by giant lead wood trees. The lodge is made up of eight chalets, each with spacious living quarters and private viewing deck so is lovely and exclusive for a honeymoon.
Day 2-3 Explore Majete Wildlife Reserve and have a night under the stars
Two full days to explore Majete whether by doing game drives, bush walks, or cultural tours. The lodge is also located to nearby Elephant Marsh where you can game-view from the hide.
One night you will also enjoy a night out under the stars on their star deck!
Day 4 Hike on the Zomba Plateau
Day 5 On to Liwonde National Park
Day 6-7 Explore Liwonde National Park
Day 8 Fly up to the north
Staying at
Chelinda Lodge
You will be transferred from your camp to Blantyre International Airport to catch your flight up to Nyika National Park via Kamuzu Airport.
You will then be met on arrival and transferred to your remote lodge in this beautiful part of Malawi. Nyika National Park is wild, untouched and a remote upland area. it is also home to one of the biggest populations of Leopard in Central Africa. You will be staying for three nights at Chelinda Lodge with all meals and two daily game activities included.
Chelinda is hidden in the rolling grasslands, and offers a relaxing retreat surrounded by woodland and a scenic forest backdrop. The lodge is made up of eight cosy pine cabins, each with a fireplace, and an upstairs viewing area.
Day 9-10 Explore Nyika
Day 11 Head to the Lake of Stars
Staying at
Pure Likoma
You will be transferred back to the airport before catching your flight down to Likoma Airstrip via Kamuzu Airport, where you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge on the lake.
David Livingstone famously named Lake Malawi "The Lake Of Stars" because during the day the light dances across the deep blue water and once the sun has set the stars reflect off the lake, as well as the light on the fishermen's boats light up the lake.
You will be staying for the next four nights at Pure Likoma in a Luxury en suite Room with all meals and local drinks, as well as non motorised water sports. Pure Likoma is an absolute magical island getaway!
Day 12-14 Relax in paradise!
Day 15 Home time
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