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60 Tours to Lake Malawi, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R34368 $1830 £1448 €1711 A$2801 C$2504 NZ$3081 to R224800 $11970 £9472 €11191 A$18320 C$16377 NZ$20155 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.

42 Day Kenya to Cape Town via Victoria Falls Overland Camping…

Priced from pps R119150 $6344 £5020 €5931 A$9710 C$8680 NZ$10683 Full pricing info
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Dune 45 Sunrise
Length
42 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
From Nairobi travel through Tanzania, Zanzibar Island, Malawi, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa for epic scenery and diverse wildlife on this budget Overland Camping Safari.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

42 Day Africa Overland Tour: Cape Town to Nairobi (Lodge…

Priced from pps R163450 $8703 £6887 €8137 A$13320 C$11907 NZ$14655 Full pricing info
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Cape Town
Length
42 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
An epic Africa Overland Tour from Cape Town to Nairobi (South Africa to Kenya) traveling via Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania & Zanzibar.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

42 Day Kenya to Cape Town via Vic Falls Lodge Overland Tour

Priced from pps R163450 $8703 £6887 €8137 A$13320 C$11907 NZ$14655 Full pricing info
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Serengeti sunset
Length
42 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
From Nairobi travel through Tanzania, Zanzibar Island, Malawi, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa for epic scenery and diverse wildlife on this budget Overland Lodge Safari.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

Kenya to Cape Town Overland Camping Adventure

Priced from pps R139320 $7418 £5870 €6935 A$11354 C$10150 NZ$12491 Full pricing info
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Cheetahs in East Africa
Length
43 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
From Masai Mara in Kenya to Cape Town in South Africa, explore Tanzania, Zanzibar Island, Malawi, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia on an epic camping adventure through East & Southern Africa.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Kasane,  
Lake Malawi,  
Livingstone,  
Lusaka,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Sossusvlei,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

45 Day Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Camping Safari

Priced from pps R156300 $8323 £6586 €7781 A$12737 C$11387 NZ$14014 Full pricing info
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South Luangwa Elephant
Length
45 days
From Nairobi to Johannesburg
Visit top scenic and wildlife highlights through Uganda & Gorillas, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Vic Falls, Botswana, ending in Johannesburg on this epic Africa Overland Camping Tour
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

45 Day Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorilla Safari - Camping…

Priced from pps R156300 $8323 £6586 €7781 A$12737 C$11387 NZ$14014 Full pricing info
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Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Length
45 days
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
Epic Africa Overland Tour from Johannesburg through Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda for a Gorilla Safari, before ending in Nairobi.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

45 Day Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorilla Safari (Lodge…

Priced from pps R185600 $9883 £7820 €9239 A$15125 C$13521 NZ$16641 Full pricing info
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Chimp trekking Uganda
Length
45 days
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
Epic Lodge Overland Tour from Johannesburg to Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and a Uganda Gorilla Safari, ending in Nairobi, Kenya.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

45 Day Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Overland Lodge…

Priced from pps R185600 $9883 £7820 €9239 A$15125 C$13521 NZ$16641 Full pricing info
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Chimp Trek Uganda
Length
45 days
From Nairobi to Johannesburg
Visit top scenery and wildlife through Kenya, Uganda & Gorillas, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Vic Falls, Botswana, ending in Johannesburg on this epic Africa Overland Lodge Tour.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Safari (Camping Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R174300 $9281 £7344 €8677 A$14204 C$12698 NZ$15627 Full pricing info
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Ngorongoro
Length
57 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
An Overland Camping Safari to 9 countries! This Overland Africa Tour of a lifetime explores game parks, beaches, deltas and forests, from Cape Town to Nairobi.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Safari (Lodge Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R224800 $11970 £9472 €11191 A$18320 C$16377 NZ$20155 Full pricing info
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Lions
Length
57 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
The best Budget African Safari: an epic Africa Overland Tour of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya & Uganda.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Caprivi,  
Chobe National Park,  
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Jinja,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Lusaka,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Serengeti,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Tour - Accommodated Safari (South)

Priced from pps R224800 $11970 £9472 €11191 A$18320 C$16377 NZ$20155 Full pricing info
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Deadvlei Namibia
Length
57 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
The best Budget African Safari: an epic Africa Overland Tour of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Jinja,  
Kampala,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Okavango Delta,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa - South (Camping Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R174300 $9281 £7344 €8677 A$14204 C$12698 NZ$15627 Full pricing info
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Zebra in Etosha National Park Namibia
Length
57 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
The best Budget Africa Overland: an epic camping tour of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

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Why Travel to Lake Malawi? by

Explore Lake Malawi's scenic shores, enjoying a host of activities and meeting the friendly locals. Tropical Lake Malawi is an ideal place for snorkeling, swimming and diving, or you can simply relax on the white-sand beaches.

Highlights on Lake Malawi Tours include:

  • Senga Bay and Monkey Bay
  • Cape Maclear
  • Boadzulu and Marelli Islands
  • Makuzi Beach and Bandawe Point
  • Chiofu Bay
  • Mbamba Bay
  • Likoma Island and Chisimulu island
  • Domwe Island by kayak or motorboat
  • Chitimba and Manchawe Falls
  • Kande Beach

Activities along the lakeshore include hiking, horse riding, craft shopping and cultural excursions. Also worth trying is windsurfing, fishing and canoeing, not to mention the fresh seafood! 

Lake Malawi & Malawi Safaris

Lake Malawi is combined with top Malawi destinations, such as:

  • Dzalanyama Forest
  • Lilongwe, Malawi's capital
  • Liwonde National Park
  • Lake Kazuni
  • Nyika National Park and Zomba.

Types of Lake Malawi Safaris to Malawi

African Safaris visiting Lake Malawi range from 6 to 56 days in length and include accommodation at resorts, guesthouses and lodges, as well as plenty of camping options. Our Budget Lake Malawi Safaris primarily explore the western shores of the lake, from within Malawi, with some of the trips briefly venturing to the eastern shores.

African Budget Safaris offers various types of safaris to Lake Malawi, including:

  • Budget Sailing Tours
  • Budget Lodge Safaris
  • Camping Overland Tours
  • Accommodated Overland Tours
  • Exclusive Overland Safaris
  • Exclusive Budget Safaris
  • 4x4 Safaris

Lake Malawi is combined with Budget African Trips to:

  • Zambia's South Luangwa National park, Chipata and Lusaka.
  • Uganda for African Mountain Gorilla Trekking
  • Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mukumi Park and Zanzibar Islands
  • Victoria Falls in Zambia or Zimbabwe
  • Okavango Delta and Chobe Park in Botswana
  • Mozambique beaches
  • Cape Town and Kruger Park in South Africa
  • Swakopmund, Windhoek and Etosha Park in Namibia

Browse our Budget Lake Malawi Safaris & Tours to see trip options.

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