4 Day Malawi Zomba Plateau Hiking Retreat

4 Days

Overview

Discover the beauty and tranquility of Malawi’s highlands with Berngo Safari Tours’ 4-Day Zomba Plateau Hiking Retreat. Known as Malawi’s “green jewel,” Zomba Plateau offers mist-filled forests, dramatic cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and sweeping views that stretch all the way to Lake Chilwa.

Your adventure includes scenic hikes to Mulumbe Peak, refreshing waterfall stops, peaceful forest walks, and unforgettable sunsets from iconic lookouts like Queen’s View. Stay at the luxurious Sunbird Ku Chawe, perched on the edge of the plateau, where crisp mountain air and serene landscapes create the perfect escape for nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor adventurers.

This retreat blends relaxation, exploration, and cultural legend—an ideal short getaway into Malawi’s magical highlands.

  1. Destinations Covered:
  • Zomba Plateau (Mulumbe Peak, William Falls, Chingwe’s Hole)
  • Sunbird Ku Chawe (Luxury lodge with cliffside views)
    Type of Experience:
    ✔ Scenic Hiking ✔ Waterfall Chasing ✔ Sunset Photography ✔Birdwatching ✔ Cultural Legends

Best Time to Visit:

  • Dry Season (May–Oct): Crisp air, clear views to Lake Chilwa.
  • Green Season (Nov–Apr): Lush landscapes, roaring waterfalls.

Airport Transfer: Private pickup from Chileka International Airport (BLZ).

  • Scenic Drive: 1.5-hour ascent to Sunbird Ku Chawe.
  • Evening: Sunset cocktails + gourmet dinner with plateau vistas.
  • Meals: Dinner

Morning: Guided hike to Mulumbe Peak (Zomba’s highest point, 2,085m).

  • Afternoon: Explore William Falls (picnic lunch by the falls).
  • Evening: Sunset at Queen’s View (golden skies over Mozambique).
  • Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Morning: Trek to Chingwe’s Hole (hear eerie local cave myths).

  • Afternoon: Leisurely walk around Chagwa Dam (birdwatching hotspot).
  • Optional Add-On: Cultural village visit (+$30).
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :
Farewell

Morning: Breakfast with a view.

  • Transfer: Return to Chileka Airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • 3 nights at Sunbird Ku Chawe (full-board, mountain-view rooms).
  • All meals (B/L/D) + bottled water.
  • Private transfers + expert hiking guides.
  • All park fees & activity permits.

Excluded

  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance & visas.
  • Alcohol/specialty drinks.
  • Gratuities (recommended: $10/day per guide).

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