3 Day Private Cape Maclear and Lake Malawi National Park Tour

3 days Free cancellation Private tour

3 Day Private Cape Maclear and Lake Malawi National Park Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Spend three unhurried days inside Lake Malawi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with your own vehicle and a Malawian driver-guide who grew up here. Stay on the beach at Cape Maclear, walk through the fishing village with your guide, and spend a full day on the water: boat out to the islands, snorkel among hundreds of colourful cichlid fish found nowhere else on earth, watch African fish eagles dive, and cruise home at sunset. On your last morning, hike to the viewpoint above the bay before the drive back to Lilongwe. The tour is fully private, so the pace is yours. Lodge accommodation, all meals, park fees and airport or hotel transfers are included. Run by Anake Tours, a Malawian-owned company rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Anake taxi and tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided village walk in Cape Maclear
Included: Private vehicle with a Malawian driver-guide throughout
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Island boat trip with snorkelling and a sunset cruise
Included: 2 nights' accommodation at a lakeside lodge in Cape Maclear
Included: All national park entry fees
Included: Guided hike to the Cape Maclear viewpoint

Not included

Not included: International flights
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Drinks and personal spending
Not included: Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Not included: Malawi visa fees, if required for your nationality

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival and Cape Maclear village walk

Lake Malawi National Park

2 hours

Drive from Lilongwe to Cape Maclear, inside the UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi National Park, and settle into your lakeside lodge. In the late afternoon, your guide leads a walk through the fishing village to see how local families live and work, as the light turns gold over the bay.

Overnight at a lakeside lodge in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park

Day 2 · A day on the water: islands and snorkelling

Lake Malawi National Park

6 hours

A full day on the water. Board a local boat to the islands of Lake Malawi National Park, including Thumbi West, where you can snorkel over the cichlid beds among hundreds of brightly coloured fish found nowhere else on earth. Watch African fish eagles swoop for fish, then cruise back into the bay as the sun sets.

Overnight at a lakeside lodge in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park

Day 3 · Viewpoint hike and return to Lilongwe

Lake Malawi National Park

3 hours

Start early with a guided hike up to the viewpoint above Cape Maclear for sweeping views over the bay, the islands and the lake, before the drive back to Lilongwe.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Chileka Airport
Lilongwe Intl Airport

We meet you in the arrivals hall at Kamuzu International (Lilongwe) or Chileka (Blantyre) with a sign showing your name. If you are staying at a hotel in Lilongwe or Blantyre, tell us its name when booking and we can collect you there instead. Please send your flight details so we can track any delays.

Using your ticket

Show your Viator ticket on your phone to your Anake Tours driver-guide when you meet. National park entry is arranged by your guide, so you do not need separate park tickets.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.