Malawi
Malawi Safaris
Malawi is beating faster now and the legendary welcome is there for all who wish to experience the unrivalled combination of Lake, Landscape, Wildlife & Culture in one of Africa's most beautiful and compact countries. Described as the "Warm Heart Of Africa", this relatively little known gem of this diverse continent has so much to offer; wildlife, culture, adventure, scenery, and of course the third largest lake in Africa. A year-round destination, some even go as far to describe Malawi as the most attractive country in sub-Saharan Africa! This may seem to be an extravagant claim for such a relatively small country but the truth lies in the unique combination of attractions that Malawi has to offer. Where else will you find such a genuinely warm welcome in a country at peace with itself? Where else can you experience such a diverse scenic kaleidoscope in such a small area? Here you have central Africa's highest mountain, vast high plateau with seemingly limitless views, forests and unspoilt game parks and, the jewel in the crown, Africa's third largest and most beautiful lake truly an inland sea.
Explore Malawi
Destinations in Malawi
Lake Malawi
Explore Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest lake as well as the second-deepest in Africa and the ninth-largest in the world. It's the Jewel in the Warm heart of Africa's tourism crown with its cool, clear blue waters, paired with its golden sands. It's the calendar lake as it is 365 miles in length from north to south and 52 miles wide. Occupying about 20 percent of the total surface area of Malawi, the lake covers an area of 29,600 sq km, most of which is located within the State of Malawi. Lake Malawi is also known as the lake of stars, as lights from the lanterns of fishermen on their boats can be seen, that resemble stars in the sky from a distance. Beautiful and astonishing golden beaches around Lake Malawi attract a lot of activities such as Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Beach soccer, Kayaking and Sailing, Boat trips, Water-skiing, Sailboarding, Beach volleyball, Stargazing, Sand festival and many more.
Liwonde National Park
Liwonde National Park is about 2.5 hours south of Lilongwe. It is Malawi's premier wildlife and birding destination that lies in a unique area where Southern, Eastern, Central and West African species all occur. There are over 400 species recorded in the park. Liwonde's large mammal list is equally impressive, with large herds of elephants and a healthy population of hippos regularly sighted in and along the river. Relocated to the park in 2017, lion, cheetah and the increasingly threatened African wild dog can now also be spotted.
Best Time to Visit Malawi
Month-by-month travel guide with weather, highlights, and expert recommendations.
Compare with other destinationsMalawi in August
Weather
August remains dry and starts to warm up slightly, with temperatures around 20-25°C. Nights are still cool but less so than July.
Highlights
Excellent game viewing continues as the landscape becomes very sparse. Animals are often seen around rivers and waterholes.
Best Areas
Liwonde National Park, Majete Wildlife Reserve, and Kazungu National Park are outstanding for wildlife. Lake Malawi is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Pros
Consistent superb game viewing, comfortable daytime temperatures, and minimal rainfall. Ideal for all types of safari activities.
Cons
Can be dusty as the dry season progresses. Popular parks and lodges will be busy.