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Malawi

Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. Countries bordering Malawi are Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Lilongwe is the capital but Blantyre the largest and most important commercial and industrial city. The country’s terrain consists of plateaux and mountains but is dominated by the enormous Lake Malawi, 600km long and some 85km wide, one of Africa's ‘great lakes’. The climate is sub-tropical with rains mainly from November to May. The population of Malawi is around 12 million with English and Chichewa being the main languages.

Lake Malawi
The third largest lake in Africa, taking up a fifth of Malawi’ s total land area. Sometimes known as the ‘calendar lake’ (from its imperial dimensions: 365 miles long and 52 miles wide, the lake is freshwater and home to more than 500 species of fish – more than in North America and Europe combined! The clear waters of this lake are also one of the world’s premier fresh water dive and snorkelling spots and the major tourist attraction – the water being broadly safe for swimming. Many water sports are available - including fishing, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing.

Tours that visit Malawi:

• from US$ 1775 US$ 1508 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (24 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (24 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 24 days (Tour code : 12SEA24) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia This tour offers world renowned safari parks, the amazing beaches of Zanzibar, the impressive Victoria falls and friendly Malawi. Packed full of activities along the way, this is a tour with rewarding wildlife encounters.

• from US$ 2275 US$ 1933 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (31 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (31 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 31 days (Tour code : 12SEA31) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia Starting in Nairobi, Kenya, and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa, this overland tour offers the best of what Central and Southern Africa have to offer.

• from US$ 2645 US$ 2248 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (Alternative) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (Alternative) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 32 days (Tour code : 12SEAA32) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This 32 day tour from Nairobi to Johannesburg offers world renowned game parks, beaches, tropical Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, Malawi, the Okavango Delta. With a full range of action-packed activities along the way, this is a great adventure with rewarding wildlife encounters!

• from US$ 1575 US$ 1338 + local payments + supplements

  Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2012 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Johannesburg, South Africa 22 days (Tour code : 12ZVK22) Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An African adventure that takes you from the plains where the Big 5 roam, to the sun laden beaches of Zanzibar. Meet the fascinating people of Africa, and the white water of the majestic Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 1575 US$ 1338 + local payments + supplements

  East African Explorer (21 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. East African Explorer (21 days) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Nairobi, Kenya 21 days (Tour code : 12EAE21) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia This tour offers the renowned Big 5 game parks, the friendly laid back beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, and the Victoria Falls. Ideal for those wanting to see the best of Africa.

• from US$ 2045 US$ 1738 + local payments + supplements

  East African Explorer (29 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. East African Explorer (29 days) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 29 days (Tour code : 12EAE29) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This tour offers the renowned Big 5 game parks, the friendly laid back beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, and the Victoria Falls. Ideal for those wanting to see the best of Africa.

• from US$ 2675 US$ 2273 + local payments + supplements

  Kenya to Cape Town 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Kenya to Cape Town 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 43 days (Tour code : 12KTC43) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An epic journey from Kenya to Cape Town covering scenic game parks, the world’s largest inland delta, tropical Zanzibar Island, the third largest lake in Africa, the world’s oldest desert and the ‘Smoke That Thunders’ over the dramatic Victoria Falls. Africa’s best highlights on this comprehensive tour.

• from US$ 4525 US$ 3846 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Ranger 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Ranger 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 48 days (Tour code : 12SRA48) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia From the east to the south this tour offers world renowned game parks, shimmering beaches, the impressive Victoria Falls, friendly Malawi with South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and Garden Route. This comprehensive tour covers the best of East and southern Africa.

• from US$ 2475 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 32 days (Tour code : 12SEB32) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia A tour combining both safari and beach experiences through visits to world renowned Big 5 game parks, and the stunning beaches of Zanzibar.

• from US$ 2475 US$ 2103 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Explorer (Zimbabwe) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Explorer (Zimbabwe) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 32 days (Tour code : 12SEZ32) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe From East Africa to southern Africa this tour offers world renowned game parks, shimmering beaches. Tropical Zanzibar, impressive Victoria Falls, and friendly Malawi. Visit Zimbabwe with Hwange and Matopos national parks and the impressive Great Zimbabwe ruins. With a range of packed activities along the way, this is a great adventure with rewarding wildlife encounters!

• from US$ 2525 US$ 2146 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Kenya 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Kenya 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 41 days (Tour code : 12CTK41) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia From Cape Town to Nairobi, the journey begins and ends at two mountains, Table mountain and Mt Kilimanjaro. Along the way, traverse the giant sand dunes of Namibia, laze on the beaches of Zanzibar, and gaze upon the thundering Victoria Falls. This comprehensive tour will leave you with unforgettable memories.

• from US$ 2075 US$ 1768 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Zanzibar 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Zanzibar 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania 34 days (Tour code : 12CTZ34) Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia From Table Mountain in Cape Town to Zanzibar, from giant sand dunes in ancient deserts to sun-drenched beaches on tropical Zanzibar, from Victoria Falls to the Chobe River, from Malawi’s beaches to the Indian Ocean – this tour covers a vast area and will leave you with unforgettable memories.

• from US$ 4045 + local payments + supplements

  Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (38 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (38 days) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Kampala, Uganda 38 days (Tour code : 12RLM38) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia From the east to the south this tour offers world renowned ‘Big 5’ game parks, friendly beaches of laidback Lake Malawi, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar and the mighty Zambezi River as it spills over the thunderous Victoria Falls. Ideal for game viewing and anyone wanting to see the best of Africa!

• from US$ 4675 + local payments + supplements

  Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (46 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (46 days) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Kampala, Uganda 46 days (Tour code : 12RLM46) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia This overland tour from Johannesburg to Kampala includes mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, visits to world renowned Big 5 game parks, the friendly beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, and the mighty Zambezi river.

• from US$ 4995 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Kampala 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Kampala 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Kampala, Uganda 58 days (Tour code : 12CTK58) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia From Cape Town to Kampala taking in the wild deserts and coastline of Namibia, the wilderness of the Okavango Delta, thundering Victoria Falls, the tranquil Kafue River, Lake Malawi and the enchanting spice island of Zanzibar, wrapping up with big game encounters in the Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mountain gorilla trek.

• from US$ 2725 US$ 2316 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Adventure (39 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Adventure (39 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 39 days (Tour code : 12UAAV39) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia The ultimate African adventure safari. This tour will Take you gorilla trekking in Uganda, game watching in world renowned Big 5 game reserves, experiencing diverse cultures such as the Masai, and to the source of the Nile.

• from US$ 3175 US$ 2699 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 46 days (Tour code : 12UAAJ46) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia This tour explores famous game reserves, mighty rivers, misty mountains and golden beaches. Encounter wildlife from the gorillas to the ‘Big 5’, and meet diverse cultures from the red-robed Masai to the warm-hearted Malawi people. From the source of the Nile to Kruger, from Zanzibar to Victoria Falls, this is the Ultimate African Adventure!

• from US$ 3625 US$ 3081 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Overlander 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Overlander 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 58 days (Tour code : 12UAO58) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia The ultimate in African overland adventure safari tours. Enjoy an audience with the gentle gorillas in misty highlands, watch the Zambezi River tumble over Victoria Falls and view the shimmering dunes of the ancient Namib Desert. Game parks, beaches, deserts and wetlands – from Lake Victoria to Table Mountain.

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