Malawi Budget Safaris & Tours

A total of 51 tours ordered from shortest to longest duration.
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Cape Town to Dar es Salaam Safari

Priced from pps 11695 11695 11695 11695 Plus local payment
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Tour Duration
36 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Cape Town, South Africa and travels north through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi before ending in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam to Cape Town Safari

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Tour Duration
36 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Dar Es Salaam and travels to Zanzibar before heading south through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia before ending in Cape Town, South Africa.

Budget Cape Town to Nairobi Safari

Priced from pps 12995 12995 12995 12995 Plus local payment
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12995 12995 12995 12995 + local payment 865 865 865 865

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What is the Local Payment?

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Tour Duration
42 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
A comprehensive budget safari from Cape Town through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabawe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania (and Zanzibar), ending in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit top Wildlife Parks, Scenic Places & beautiful beaches in Africa along the way.

Nairobi to Cape Town via Vic Falls Camping Safari

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12995 12995 12995 12995 + local payment 865 865 865 865

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

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Tour Duration
42 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This amazing budget Nairobi to Cape Town via Vic Falls Camping Safari takes you from Kenya's Nairobi through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, before ending in Cape Town, South Africa.

Accommodated Cape Town to Nairobi Safari - North

Priced from pps 37900 37900 37900 37900 Full pricing info
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37900 37900 37900 37900 per person sharing.

Single supplement - 6490 6490 6490 6490 (where applicable).

Activity Package - 10900 10900 10900 10900

Activity Package

This is an optional payment that covers what is considered to be ‘essential activities’ on Safari. The Breakdown of the Activity Package is available on enquiry. The Activity Package can be pre-purchased prior to your arrival or through your guide on day 1 of your tour.

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Tour Duration
42 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
An epic Accommodated Cape Town to Nairobi Safari traveling north from South Africa to Kenya, via Namibia, Botswana, Vic Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania & Zanzibar - See all Africa's highlights!

Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Safari

Priced from pps 16195 16195 16195 16195 Plus local payment
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16195 16195 16195 16195 + local payment 1105 1105 1105 1105

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

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Tour Duration
46 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel through 8 different African Countries from Nairobi, Kenya to Johannesburg, South Africa. Hike the Mountain Gorillas, visit some of the top National Parks and experience an array of different cultures along the way.

Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorillas Safari

Priced from pps 16195 16195 16195 16195 Plus local payment
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16195 16195 16195 16195 + local payment 1105 1105 1105 1105

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

What your local payment covers varies from tour to tour, but typically includes things like

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  • park fees
Tour Duration
46 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
A Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorillas Safari of a lifetime visits 8 countries and includes top highlights in East and Southern Africa - trekking for Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa.

African Wildlife, Beaches & Gorilla Safari

Priced from pps 19495 19495 19495 19495 Plus local payment
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19495 19495 19495 19495 + Local Payment 1175 1175 1175 1175

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

What your local payment covers varies from tour to tour, but typically includes things like

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Tour Duration
49 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This African Wildlife, Beaches & Gorilla Safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya. Travel through Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique & Botswana, to Johannesburg, South Africa on this African Budget Camping Safari.

Gorillas, Beaches & African Wildlife Safari

Priced from pps 19495 19495 19495 19495 Plus local payment
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19495 19495 19495 19495 + Local Payment 1175 1175 1175 1175

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

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Mountain Gorilla
Tour Duration
49 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Gorillas, Beaches & Wildlife African Safari - the Budget African Camping Safari starts in Johannesburg, South Africa travelling into Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania & Uganda, ending in Nairobi, Kenya.

Southern & East African Camping Safari

Priced from pps 18195 18195 18195 18195 Plus local payment
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18195 18195 18195 18195 + local payment 1270 1270 1270 1270

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Namib Desert dunes image
Tour Duration
56 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
An Overland Camping Safari through nine countries taking in game parks, beaches, waterways and rainforests. Starts in Cape Town and ends in Nairobi, this is the overland tour of a lifetime.

Explore East & Southern Africa Safari

Priced from pps 18195 18195 18195 18195 Plus local payment
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18195 18195 18195 18195 + local payment 1270 1270 1270 1270

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Sossusvlei Dune in Namib image
Tour Duration
56 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
A trip of a lifetime from Kenya to South Africa. Explore the game parks, waterways, beaches, cultural villages and a host of other highlights on this 56 day epic voyage.

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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.

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