Acacia Africa

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$ 1845 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (24 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (24 days) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 24 days (Tour code : 13SEA24) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia This overland safari 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$ 2375 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (31 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (31 days) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 31 days (Tour code : 13SEA31) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia Starting in Nairobi, Kenya, and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa, this Acacia Africa overland tour offers the best of what Central and Southern Africa have to offer.

• from US$ 2745 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (Alternative) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (Alternative) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 32 days (Tour code : 13SEAA32) 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, and 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$ 1645 + local payments + supplements

  Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2013 Trip Notes Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Johannesburg, South Africa 22 days (Tour code : 13ZVK22) Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An African adventure that takes you from the plains where the Big 5 roam, to the sunny beaches of Zanzibar. Meet the fascinating people of Africa, and the white water of the majestic Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 1645 + local payments + supplements

  East African Explorer (21 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. East African Explorer (21 days) 2013 Trip Notes Livingstone, Zambia Nairobi, Kenya 21 days (Tour code : 13EAE21) Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia This tour offers African overland adventure in the renowned Big 5 game parks, relaxation on the friendly laid back beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, and a visit to the Victoria Falls. It’s the ideal overland adventure and beach safari for those wanting to see the best of Africa.

• from US$ 2125 + local payments + supplements

  East African Explorer (29 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. East African Explorer (29 days) 2013 Trip Notes Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 29 days (Tour code : 13EAE29) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This overland adventure and beach safari 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. It’s ideal for those wanting to see the best of Africa.

• from US$ 2795 + local payments + supplements

  Kenya to Cape Town 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Kenya to Cape Town 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 43 days (Tour code : 13KTC43) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An epic overland 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. See Africa’s best highlights on this comprehensive tour.

• from US$ 4695 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Ranger 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Ranger 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 48 days (Tour code : 13SRA48) 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$ 2575 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 32 days (Tour code : 13SEB32) 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$ 2575 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Explorer (Zimbabwe) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Explorer (Zimbabwe) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 32 days (Tour code : 13SEZ32) 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 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Kenya 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Kenya 2013 Trip Notes Cape Town, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 41 days (Tour code : 13CTK41) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia From Cape Town to Nairobi, the journey begins and ends at a mountain, 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$ 2175 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Zanzibar 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Zanzibar 2013 Trip Notes Cape Town, South Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania 35 days (Tour code : 13CTZ35) Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This extensive African overland tour will take you from Table Mountain in Cape Town to giant sand dunes in ancient deserts and sun-drenched beaches of tropical Zanzibar. It includes experiences of the Victoria Falls, Chobe River, Malawi’s beaches and the Indian Ocean to name a few. This tour offers adventure travel in Africa at its best.

• from US$ 2845 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Adventure (39 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Adventure (39 days) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 39 days (Tour code : 13UAAV39) 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$ 3295 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 46 days (Tour code : 13UAAJ46) 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$ 3795 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Overlander 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Overlander 2013 Trip Notes Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 58 days (Tour code : 13UAO58) 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. This overland tour through Africa has it all.

• from US$ 3495 + local payments + supplements

  Grand African Adventure 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Grand African Adventure 2013 Trip Notes Cape Town, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 56 days (Tour code : 13GAA56) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia From Cape Town to Nairobi 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$ 2895 + local payments + supplements

  Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (36 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (36 days) 2013 Trip Notes Livingstone, Zambia Nairobi, Kenya 36 days (Tour code : 13RLM36) 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$ 3495 + local payments + supplements

  Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (44 days) 2013 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (44 days) 2013 Trip Notes Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 44 days (Tour code : 13RLM44) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia This overland tour from Johannesburg to Nairobi 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.