Malawi is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, often called the Warm Heart of Africa. Its stunning national parks offer unforgettable safari adventures, from thrilling game drives and scenic mountain hikes to unique experiences like horseback safaris. Our private guided safaris make your journey through Malawi effortless. We arrange transport, expert guides, and hand-picked stays, whether in luxury lodges or mid-range guesthouses, so you can enjoy the adventure.
For those who love the freedom of the open road, we also offer self-drive tours to Malawi. With a reliable 4×4 vehicle, detailed routes, and our local expertise, you can explore Malawi at your own pace while still enjoying the peace of mind that everything is well organized.
For those who love the freedom of the open road, we also offer self-drive tours to Malawi. With a reliable 4×4 vehicle, detailed routes, and our local expertise, you can explore Malawi at your own pace while still enjoying the peace of mind that everything is well organized.
Explore all our journeys through the heart of Africa
Length: 15 Days (customizable)
Price from: $ 2.224,- USD
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Price from: $ 3.078,- USD
Length: 15 Days (customizable)
Price from: $ 6.909,- USD
Length: 5 Days (customizable)
Price from: $ 1.204,- USD
Unforgettable Safaris to Malawi
Experience the Soul of Africa in Malawi
Known for its unspoiled islands, golden freshwater beaches, and dazzling tropical fish, Malawi is the perfect escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers. If you’re ready for real adventure, it’s time to explore the Warm Heart of Africa.
At Explore Malawi, we’ve curated a selection of diverse Malawi itineraries to simplify your planning. Choose from our ready-made safari packages, or let them inspire you to create a fully customized adventure with our expert guidance.
Need help planning your private safari or self-drive trip to Malawi? Our experienced tour consultants in Europe and Africa can create a fully customized itinerary based on your wishes, preferences, and budget. We’re here to answer your questions and make your dream trip to Malawi come true.
Need help planning your private safari or self-drive trip to Malawi? Our experienced tour consultants in Europe and Africa can create a fully customized itinerary based on your wishes, preferences, and budget. We’re here to answer your questions and make your dream trip to Malawi come true.
We guarantee that all our vehicles are in excellent condition and well serviced.
Included Private Safari:
Meet & Greet with your personal driver and guide at the Airport
All airport/hotel transfers
Described accommodations and meals
All guided road transfers and game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle (just for your own group)
Domestic flights (if applicable)
Park fees are included unless mentioned differently
Rooms at mid-range or luxury hotels, guesthouses or lodges, unless otherwise requested.
Nearly all accommodations have a restaurant and offer facilities like a pool, bar, info desk, etc.
Most accommodations are booked on basis of DBB (Diner, Bed en Breakfast) or Full-Board.
In some accommodations local drinks are included.
It will be clearly indicated per accommodation what meals and drinks are included in your tour proposal.
Included Self-Drive:
Car rental
Accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, lodges or campsites)
Complete camping equipment (camping trip)
Car insurance with standard excess
Third party insurance
Most accommodations are booked with breakfast and camping is self-catering
Personal travel App for cell phone
24-hours emergency service
Tips and route information
Airport/hotel transfers
What is not included:
International flights (book separately with us)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Gratuities and tips
Any extra activities (unless indicated as included)
Any items of personal nature
Private Safari: Local premium and Imported drinks (unless indicated differently)
Private Safari: Meals indicated as not included
Private Safari: Detours
Private Safari: Single Supplements
Self-Drive: Fuel
Self-Drive: Park fees, entrance fees to museums
Self-Drive: Meals (unless indicated as included)
Discover your perfect safari adventure with Explore Malawi, the specialist for unique, tailor-made self-drive tours and private guided safaris to Malawi. With our deep knowledge, flexibility, and personal service, we create journeys that fit your wishes, whether you travel by rental car or with a private guide.
Discover your perfect safari adventure with Explore Malawi, the specialist for unique, tailor-made self-drive tours and private guided safaris to Malawi. With our deep knowledge, flexibility, and personal service, we create journeys that fit your wishes, whether you travel by rental car or with a private guide.
Our thoughtful team of knowledgeable experts are here to take care of every need, from the second you contact us to when you return
You can reach us by phone, e-mail and chat. We can set-up a (digital) meeting to discuss all your wishes and preferences. Feel free to contact us anytime!
We offer tailor-made private guided safaris in Malawi (and Zambia) including transport, meals, accommodations, and activities. You will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable driver/guide. Choose one of the beautiful routes and stay in selected accommodations, which are all reserved for you in advance.
When you travel into amazing, wild and exhilarating Africa, there is one thing you must surely have properly arranged beforehand. A safari holiday requires back-up of a local expert who has inherent knowledge of the local African situation. This can either be our local support office in case of self-drive or your personal guide in case of a private guide safari trip.
We understand that our activities have a positive, but can also have a negative, impact on the surroundings; positive by creating (local) employment and social development, but we also realize that our tourists might have another impact on the environment. We attach great importance to reducing the pressure that tourism exerts on the natural and social living environment of our travel destinations, and we see it as our corporate responsibility, and are committed to, constantly improve in the field of responsible, and maintaining sustainable travel.
We are close by while you are traveling and always reachable. Should you feel uncertain along the way or hit a “bump along the road” you can easily contact us, and we will gladly assist you to make your trip and stay in Malawi as enjoyable as possible with little or no interruptions.
We are, amongst others, proud member of the ATTA (African Tour Operator Association), the ANVR (Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators) and SGR (Dutch guarantee fund for prepaid travel money). This means we offer reliability and security towards our clients, as we work according to the ANVR travel and booking conditions, agreed with the European Consumers Association. The SGR label also provides financial certainty in case of possible bankruptcy.

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