10-Day Malawi Hiking & Trekking Adventure-Malawi Mountain Odyssey

10 Days

Overview

Answer the call of the highlands with Berngo Safari Tours on this ultimate 10-day hiking expedition across Malawi’s most legendary peaks. Designed for adventurous spirits, this journey is a physical challenge, a cultural immersion, and a visual spectacle all in one.

We begin with an acclimatization hike on the forested trails of Dedza Mountain, where ancient UNESCO rock art tells the stories of those who walked here centuries before. After summiting for breathtaking views, we journey to the stunning Zomba Plateau. Here, we'll embark on our most demanding trek to Malombe Peak, passing cascading waterfalls and panoramic lookouts that reward the effort.

The grand finale is the mighty Mount Mulanje, a massive granite massif rising from the plains. Over three days, we’ll trek through cedar forests, sleep in rustic mountain huts, and make a pre-dawn attempt on the summit of Sapitwa Peak—the highest point in Malawi. Standing atop this 3,002-meter giant is a feeling of pure, unparalleled triumph.

With expert local guides, porter support, and comfortable lodges and huts waiting at each day's end, Berngo Safari Tours handles all the logistics. You just need to carry your spirit of adventure. This isn't just a trip; it's a test of endurance and a journey through some of Africa's most dramatic and undiscovered landscapes.

Highlights

  • Package Name: Malawi Mountain Odyssey
  • Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
  • Destinations Covered: Dedza Mountain → Zomba Plateau → Mount Mulanje
  • Type of Experience: High-Altitude Hiking + Cultural Discovery
  • Best Time to Visit: May–September (Dry season for optimal trail conditions)

  • Airport Welcome: Meet & greet at Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
  • Transfer to Mitengo House for check-in and welcome dinner
  • Meals: Dinner

  • Morning: Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Chongoni Rock Art
  • Afternoon: Acclimatization hike through Dedza’s forested foothills
  • Overnight: Dedza Pottery Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Full-Day Hike: 6–8 hours through pine forest and rocky trails
  • Summit Views: Panoramic vistas of Lake Malawi and Mozambique
  • Evening: Return to lodge for rest and recovery
  • Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

  • Drive to Zomba Forest Lodge (approx. 4 hours)
  • Afternoon: Short nature walk and sunset lookout
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Full-Day Hike: 10–11 hours round trip
  • Points of Interest: William’s Falls, Emperor Selassie Viewpoint, Mulumbe Peak
  • Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

  • Scenic drive to Mulanje Mountain foothills
  • Overnight at CCAP Likhubula Guesthouse
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Begin ascent via Likhubula Falls trail (6–7 hours)
  • Overnight at Chisepo Hut (2,000m)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

  • Early morning start: Technical scramble to Sapitwa Peak
  • Malawi’s Highest Point: Celebrate at the summit!
  • Return to Chisepo, then continue to Chambe Hut
  • Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

  • Morning descent through cedar forests to base
  • Return to CCAP Lodge or nearby guesthouse for a warm shower and hearty meal
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 :
Departure

  • Transfer to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) for departure
  • Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • 9 nights’ accommodation (mountain huts, eco-lodges, guesthouses)
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Certified mountain guides
  • Park fees and hut reservations
  • Private road transfers
  • Porter support for group gear

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Personal hiking gear (available for rent)
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips and personal expenses

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