Malawi

zomba forest lodge plateau malawi

Visit Malawi: Zomba Forest Lodge

Zomba Forest Lodge is a peaceful, secluded hideaway on the side of the Zomba Plateau. This small, off-grid lodge with its incredible food, variety of hikes, and laid-back vibe makes it one of our favorite places in Malawi.

Visit Malawi: Casa Rossa

Casa Rossa has earned its place as a Zomba, Malawi icon. Nestled at the foot of the plateau, and serving up some of the best Italian food you’ll find anywhere, the renovated old British colonial home is just as inviting as its friendly owners, Mark and Sylvia.

Hike Malawi: Ntonya Mountain

Our family loves a good day hike, and Ntonya mountain has been on our list for a long time. It’s challenging, but short, and offers gorgeous views of the surrounding area (if it isn’t cloudy and/or raining).

The zomba plateau sits over the town of zomba, Malawi, green and beautiful, with a blue sky and fluffy white clouds above

5 Reasons to Make Malawi Your Next International Destination

Malawi is a small country in southern Africa that many people have never even heard of, but it has so much to offer! With a diversity of landscapes, and much fewer tourists than more popular African destinations, Malawi is an up and coming travel destination that you won’t want to miss.

Visit Malawi: Blue Zebra Island Lodge

We have twice now been to Blue Zebra Island Lodge on Nankoma Island in Lake Malawi, and both times we absolutely loved it! It has been, without question, our favorite place we’ve stayed in Malawi.

a reed and thatch lake chalet or tent sits on top of a large rock at Mumbo Island in Lake Malawi

Visit Malawi: Mumbo Island

Mumbo Island was the perfect escape for a father-son weekend with my oldest son. At Mumbo Island, we were able to unplug and unwind in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Malawi.

on safari at Liwonde National Park in Malawi an open jeep of tourists in a bare savannah watch a herd of elephants walk toward the shire river

Visit Malawi: Liwonde National Park

Liwonde National Park is an incredible success story for Malawi. When we first visited it in 2014, there wasn’t much to see but a few antelope and some tsetse flies. The park was riddled with broken fences, wire snares, and rampant poaching. But in 2015 African Parks took over its management, and it has made a complete turnaround since then.

Monkey Bay Beach Lodge in Malawi on Lake Malawi sits in front of a hill with a bright sunny sky and large grassy lawn

Visit Malawi: Monkey Bay Beach Lodge

Monkey Bay for sure lives up to its name: it’s full of monkeys! And Monkey Bay Beach Lodge is no exception. You can watch the cheeky monkeys play in the trees while you have coffee by the shore of Lake Malawi or kayak around Monkey Bay in this cozy little gem of a lodge.