Best 1 Week Road Trip Itinerary From Zambia to Malawi

Ultimate Road Trip Adventure in Malawi Through Nkhata Bay, Mumbo Island and Lilongwe

Best 1 Week Road Trip Itinerary From Zambia to Malawi

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Road Trip Highlights

Malawi

Zambie

Car

7 days

1280 km

  • Take in the incredible scenery of Lake Malawi
  • View incredible wildlife while traveling through Zambia
  • Eat spectacular indigenous food in Salima and cape Maclear
  • Meet tribes from Zambia’s Eastern and Southern provinces
  • Hike extremely lush and dense mountains
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Author Bio

Abigail Temfwe - Whole Food Abroad Whole Food AbroadÉtats-Unis FlagÉtats-Unis

I'm here to share all about my adventures traveling and living abroad along with easy, wholesome recipes. I'm from Seattle and Chicago and I have now lived in Zambia for about 4 years! I teach third grade at an international school. When I'm not grading, lesson planning and researching, you would find me cooking, soaking in the sun with a book, exercising or planning my next adventure!

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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-3 Drive across the Zambia-Malawi border heading towards Nkhata Bay. Enjoy activities like a boat cruise and scuba diving in Lake Malawi. Indulge in local cuisine in nearby restaurants. Stay 3 nights at Butterfly Space Malawi. 429 Butterfly Space Malawi
Day 4 Drive from Nkhata Bay and make your way to Cape Maclear. Adventure through Lake Malawi National Park on boat cruises and self drives. Stay at Mumbo Island for 1 night. 201 Mumbo Island
Day 5-7 Drive from Cape Maclear towards Lilongwe. Go to the Jazz at Four Seasons and enjoy the Malawian culture with locally made drinks and chicken stew. Stay 3 nights at Latitude 13. 53 Latitude 13

Photo Gallery

Aqua Africa Scuba Diving, Lake Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Butterfly Space Malawi Accommodation | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Drinks and Food in Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Local Cooked Fish Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Local Malawian Cuisine | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Mumbo Island Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Njaya Lodge Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Aqua Africa Scuba Diving, Lake Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Butterfly Space Malawi Accommodation | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Drinks and Food in Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Local Cooked Fish Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Local Malawian Cuisine | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Mumbo Island Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)
Njaya Lodge Malawi | Photo Credits - Whole Food Abroad (Abigail Temfwe)

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