Malawi Budget Safaris & Tours

South Luangwa National Park Safari

Priced from pps 465 465 465 465 Full pricing info
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465 465 465 465 per person sharing.

Single Supplement 75 75 75 75 (If Applicable).


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Luangwa river sunset
Tour Duration
4 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A fantastic 4 day getaway from Lilongwe, Malawi to Zambia's premier Reserve - South Luangwa National Park where you will do game drives in an open sided 4x4 game viewing vehicle.

Lake Malawi Southern Sailing Safari

Priced from pps 1150 1150 1150 1150 Full pricing info
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2 o 3 3 3 3 persons in group    $    1680.00 per person
4 persons in group           $   1150.00 per person


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Lake Malawi fishing
Tour Duration
6 days
Type of Tour
Budget Sailing Tours
Tour Summary
A fully inclusive sailing Safari on Lake Malawi. Explore this Magnificent Lake on board a luxury catamaran.

Lake Malawi and Liwonde National Park Boat Safari

Priced from pps 675 675 675 675 Full pricing info
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2008
4 persons in the group 675 675 675 675 per person
2 o 3 3 3 3 guests in the group 1100 1100 1100 1100 per person


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Shores of Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
6 days
Type of Tour
Budget Sailing Tours
Tour Summary
A perfect budget boat cruise on Lake Malawi with a visit to Liwonde National Park. A great Beach and Bush Combination.

South Luangwa NP & Dzalanyama Forest Safari

Priced from pps 1150 1150 1150 1150 Full pricing info
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1150 1150 1150 1150 per person sharing.

195 195 195 195 Single Supplement (if applicable).


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Luangwa river
Tour Duration
6 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A fantastic 6 day getaway from Lilongwe, Malawi to Zambia's premier reserve - South Luangwa National Park where we go in search of the parks wildlife in 4x4 open sided vehicles. This is followed by a trip to Malawi's Dzalanyama Forest home to some spectacular birdlife.

South Luangwa National Park & Lake Malawi Safari

Priced from pps 1275 1275 1275 1275 Full pricing info
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1275 1275 1275 1275 per person sharing.

240 240 240 240 single supplement (if applicable).


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Luangwa river sunset
Tour Duration
6 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 6 day getaway from Lilongwe, Malawi to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park and the white sand beaches of Lake Malawi. A great inland "Beach & Bush" getaway!

Lake Malawi Central Sailing Safari

Priced from pps 1450 1450 1450 1450 Full pricing info
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2 o 3 3 3 3 persons in group.    $ 2375.00
4 persons in group            1450 1450 1450 1450.00


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Sailing on the lake
Tour Duration
7 days
Type of Tour
Budget Sailing Tours
Tour Summary
A fully inclusive sailing Safari on Lake Malawi. Explore this Magnificent Lake on board a luxury catamaran.

Lake Malawi Northern Sailing Safari

Priced from pps 1710 1710 1710 1710 Full pricing info
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2 o 3 3 3 3 persons in group 2950 2950 2950 2950
4 persons in group       1710 1710 1710 1710


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Lake Malawi sunrise
Tour Duration
8 days
Type of Tour
Budget Sailing Tours
Tour Summary
A fully inclusive sailing Safari on Lake Malawi. Explore this Magnificent Lake on board a luxury catamaran.

Dzalanyama Forest, South Luangwa NP & Lake Malawi Safari

Priced from pps 1525 1525 1525 1525 Full pricing info
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1525 1525 1525 1525 per person sharing.

260 260 260 260 Single Supplement  (If applicable)


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Evening at lake
Tour Duration
8 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 8 day Safari to Malawi's Dzalanyama Forest, Zambia's premier reserve - South Luangwa National park and Lake Malawi. A perfect walking, game viewing and beach holiday!

South Luangwa NP & Lake Malawi Sailing Safari

Priced from pps 2930 2930 2930 2930 Full pricing info
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2930 2930 2930 2930 per person sharing.

465 465 465 465 single supplement (if applicable).


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Lake at sunset
Tour Duration
11 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 11 day getaway to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park for some excellent African game viewing and then onwards to Lake Malawi where you will spend your nights on board a luxury catamaran exploring all that the Lake has to offer.

Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam Safari (North)

Priced from pps 865 865 865 865 Plus local payment
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865 865 865 865 plus 230 230 230 230 local payment
Single supplement 130 130 130 130


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Vic Falls
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Explore Victoria Falls, Lusaka and Chipata. Drive to South Luangwa National Park and cross into Malawi. Relax on Lake Malawi’s white beaches and see the Great Rift Valley. See Mukumi National Park and Dar es Salaam.

Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam Safari (South)

Priced from pps 795 795 795 795 Plus local payment
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795 795 795 795 + local payment 230 230 230 230

Single supplement 130 130 130 130


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Vic Falls
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel from Dar es Salaam, through Mukumi National Park, and relax at Lake Malawi. Visit Luwawa Forest, then cross the Zambian border to Chipata and South Luangwa National Park. Explore Lusaka’s local markets and experience Victoria Falls.

Victoria falls to Dar es Salaam Safari

Priced from pps 675 675 675 675 Plus local payment
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675 675 675 675 + local payment 230 230 230 230


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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
A 12 day Camping Safari from Zambia's mighty Victoria Falls to the city of Dar es Salaam on the East Coast of Tanzania. Highlights include the mightly Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi and Dar es Salaam.

Vic Falls and Malawi Southern Expedition

Priced from pps 675 675 675 675 Plus local payment
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675 675 675 675 + local payment 230 230 230 230


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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Discover Malawi and Vic Falls during this 12 day adventure starting in Dar es Salaam visiting Lake Malawi, Luangwa National Park and Lusaka.

Dar es Salaam to Vic Falls Safari

Priced from pps 6320 6320 6320 6320 Plus local payment
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6320 6320 6320 6320 + local payment 280 280 280 280


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Vic Falls
Tour Duration
15 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and travels to the extraordinary beaches of Zanzibar and then south through Tanzania on to Lake Malawi and unspoilt Zambia, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Malawi and Zambia Lodge Accommodated Budget Safari

Priced from pps 2365 2365 2365 2365 Plus local payment
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$ 2365 2365 2365 2365 + Local Payment 260 260 260 260 per person sharing.

300 300 300 300 Single Supplement (If applicable).


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Hippos basking
Tour Duration
15 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 15 day Safari of Malawi and Zambia. Highlights include Lake Kazuni, Nyika National Park, Makuzi Beach, Liwonde National Park, Zomba and Zambia's premier reserve - South Luangwa National Park.

Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam Safari (North)

Priced from pps 1610 1610 1610 1610 Plus local payment
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1610 1610 1610 1610 + local payment 925 925 925 925

Single supplement 350 350 350 350 (if applicable)


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Okavango Delta aerial view
Tour Duration
20 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Visit the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River. Experience Victoria Falls and cross to Zambia and the South Luangwa National Park. Explore Luwawa Forest and Lake Malawi. Ascend the Great Rift Valley to Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg Safari

Priced from pps 1490 1490 1490 1490 Plus local payment
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1490 1490 1490 1490 + local payment 925 925 925 925

Single supplement 345 345 345 345 (if applicable)


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Okavango Delta aerial view
Tour Duration
20 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
See the Great Rift Valley and Dar es Salaam. Explore Luwawa Forest and Lake Malawi. Travel Zambia and the South Luangwa National Park, and experience Victoria Falls. Visit the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River.

Victoria Falls to Nairobi Accommodated Overland Safari

Priced from pps 1445 1445 1445 1445 Plus local payment
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1445 1445 1445 1445 + local payment 605 605 605 605

Single supplement 200 200 200 200 (if applicable)


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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel to Victoria Falls, Lusaka and the South Luangwa National Park. Visit Luwawa Forest and relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi. Explore the Great Rift Valley, Stone Town, Arusha, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti before travelling to Kenya.

3 Week Nairobi to Victoria Falls Accommodated Overland Safari

Priced from pps 1345 1345 1345 1345 Plus local payment
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1345 1345 1345 1345 + local payment 605 605 605 605

Single supplement 200 200 200 200 (if applicable)


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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel through Kenya and Tanzania, and explore Stone Town in Zanzibar. Relax at Lake Malawi and experience Zambia. Take a drive across the Zimbabwean border to enjoy Victoria Falls.

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About Malawi – the Warm Heart of Africa

Malawi is best known for its beautiful Lake Malawi and is also renowned for its friendly locals, earning it the title as the “warm heart of Africa”. This relatively small, yet diverse country is a laid-back travel destination where the pace of life slows down and you get to relax and appreciate its spectacular natural scenery.

Although the Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country around 20% of its total area is covered by the fresh-water Lake Malawi. This beautiful African country is the ideal destination for relaxing on the shores of Lake Malawi, participating in water sports or exploring its warm waters by boat, yacht or catamaran. The country consists primarily of a long narrow plateau and rolling plains, gentle hills and a few mountain ranges. Most of Malawi’s population is rural with agriculture being the main industry. The majority of Malawians still live in traditional villages that welcome visitors interested in their way of life.

Malawi Highlights – Lakeshore Beaches, Scenery & Wildlife 

Malawi is home to a wide variety of birds with over 650 recorded species found across the country's different landscapes. The birdlife consists primarily of woodland or grassland varieties including the Livingstone flycatcher, red-winged francolin and the endemic Lillian’s lovebird. Lake Malawi, as well as the rivers and dams of Malawi also attract waterbirds such as fish eagle, hamerkop, kingfishers, egret and pelican. Raptors, like the African marsh harrier, black-breasted snake eagle and peregrine falcon, add to the variety of birdlife.

Lake Malawi - Malawi's Jewel

The vast freshwater Lake Malawi is one of the most scenic in the world, idyllically located between high mountains in a warm climate. The lake is famous for its warm waters and welcoming locals, as well as the fresh fish, sandy beaches, excellent diving and resident fish eagles.

The crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi stretch over 500km along eastern Malawi forming most of the border between Malawi and the rugged coast of Mozambique and Tanzania. The lake, also known as Lake Nyasa, lies in the Great Rift Valley running through Malawi. Its fish rich waters serve as a major food source for Malawians, including fish such as the chambo and a large catfish, the Kampango.

Lake Malawi boasts a variety of brightly coloured fish in its tropical waters, making it a excellent destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. The lake also boasts sandy white beaches fringed with palm trees, ideal for lazing on. There are a variety of water sports available at Lake Malawi, including diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, sailing and kayaking. The lake is home to an exceptionally high number of fish species, among them numerous endemic species. The cichlid fish species found in Lake Malawi are of particular significance among the several hundred endemic species inhabiting the lake. Lake Malawi National Park located on the southern end of the lake is a World Heritage Site, considered of great importance in the study of evolution. Other wildlife found at Lake Malawi includes monitor lizards, hippopotamus, baboons, antelopes, hyrax, crocodiles and a sizeable population of African fish eagles.

Liwonde National Park - Wildlife & Scenic Delight

Liwonde National Park is considered Malawi’s top game reserve offering the best game viewing in the country, as well as some of the most beautiful scenery. Liwonde is located in the south of Malawi along the Upper Shire River and is said to be the longest established park in the country. Liwonde Park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Malawi with these gentle mammals frequently being sighted at the river’s edge, along with hippopotamuses, zebras, antelopes and crocodiles.

The park is home to high concentrations of sable antelope, kudu, duiker and oribi, as well as warthogs. Waterbuck, reedbuck, antelope and if you’re lucky even lions and leopards can also be spotted in Liwonde. The park runs a rhino-breeding program having reintroduced two black rhinos into the wild. The park is rich in birdlife with species including the African Fish Eagle, jacana, white-bellied cormorant, Palm-nut vultures, Western Banded Eagles, Brown Snake Eagles as well as a number of weavers and bishops. The uncommon Lilian's lovebird is also found in Liwonde along with Carmine and Boehm's Bee-eaters. Liwonde Park offers visitors excellent accommodation options, night game drives and game-viewing boat trips.

Dzalanyama Forest - Birder's Paradise

Dzalanyama Forest Reserve consists of steep, tree-covered hills and escarpments inhabited by spectacular birdlife, as well as baboons, duikers, hyena, leopard and some sable antelope. The Dzalanyama Forest is best known for its prolific birdlife, boasting over 300 bird species including the African Citril, Hilderbrandt’s Francolin and the White-tailed Blue-flycatcher. Other bird species include the Bar-tailed Trogon, Miombo Pied Barbet, Woodland Pipit, Central Bearded Scrub-Robin, Stripe-breasted Canary and Eastern Double-collared Sunbird. The Dzalanyama Reserve runs along the watershed between Malawi and Mozambique and is ideal for bird watching, hiking and simply enjoying nature.

Malawi Safaris - from Sailing in Style to Camping Overland

There are a wide variety of Malawi safaris to choose from ranging from a 4-day Budget Lodge Safari and 6-day Budget Sailing Safaris to epic 56-day Camping Overland Tours that travel throughout southern Africa. A number of the shorter Malawi tours are ideal beach and wildlife getaways that combine Zambia’s Luangwa National Park and Lake Malawi. 

African Budget Safaris also offers several Lake Malawi sailing or boat safaris to chose from, including a live aboard yacht safari, boat cruises and a luxury Catamaran trip. A sailing safari is an unforgettable way of exploring Lake Malawi as you sail its warm waters stopping off at various bays and islands, such as Chisimulu Island and Likomo Island. The various sailing safaris go to different parts of Lake Malawi so you can choose to travel the full length of the western side of the lake, visit southern Lake Malawi or head to the remote Eastern shores. 

On Lake Malawi safaris your days are typically spent relaxing on the sandy beaches along the lakeshore, swimming in the warm waters or participating in the variety of water sports on offer. You get to enjoy fresh fish caught by the local fisherman using traditional fishing techniques and you can try paddle a dug out canoe if you’re up the challenge. On dry land you can learn to play the local game of bao or hunt for bargains at the local markets, as well as going horse riding or visiting a local school and village.

African Budget Safaris combine Zambia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia with a visit to Malawi, in various itineraries encompassing the best beach and wildlife highlights in southern Africa. Highlights include Victoria Falls, Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Luangwa Park in Zambia, Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, South Africa’s Kruger Park and Chobe in Botswana, to name a few.

Find out more with our Malawi budget travel guide page.