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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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Malawi

Zambia

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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 AbroadUnited States FlagUnited States

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!

https://www.wholefoodabroad.com/

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Datsun GO

Datsun GO
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 1 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • Petrol
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Toyota Corolla Quest

Toyota Corolla Quest
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  • Power Steering
  • ABS
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Renault Clio Automatic Transmission

Renault Clio Automatic Transmission
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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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