Visit Malawi

Surrounded by Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique, Malawi is a compact landlocked country. Despite its small size Malawi is incredibly diverse – from flatter plains to highlands, forests and mountains. Lake Malawi is the jewel in the crown and fills Malawi’s stretch of the Rift Valley. It is Africa’s third largest lake, stretching for over 580kms from north to south. The Lake contains more species of fish than any other comparable body of water on Earth! Lake Malawi dominates the geography and provides a livelihood for many Malawians. It also creates the perfect environment for those who crave sandy beaches, warm waters and plenty of activities. Stay on its shores and laze on the soft, sandy beaches, enjoy a range of water sports including snorkelling diving and sailing, and take the time to visit local fishing villages.

Travel Africa will work with you to plan the perfect Malawi holiday. We will book your holiday for you – providing you with detailed itineraries and information sheets. Don’t forget we provide superb value for money due to our in-depth knowledge of the region and our direct contacts which cut out layers of commission. Look at our fabulous itineraries to give you ideas to start from. 

Interactive country map and photographs at the bottom of this page.

When to visit Malawi

The wet season is generally from December to March. By June the days should be dry with the green landscape drying out. The nights get a lot cooler although the days should still be warm. As winter kicks in nights can get cold. June to August are ‘peak’ season in Malawi with lovely cloudless days. In September and October temperatures start to climb and low-lying areas can get quite hot. November can be hot and dry or it can see the season’s first downpours.