Nkhotakota, Malawi's oldest protected area

Nkhotakota, superb walking, canoeing and fishing.

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Google map of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Map of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve reference map

Google map of Nkhotakota

Our top trips in Malawi

Here are 4 great Malawi trips to inspire you.

Utaka Cichlid Safari

10 days • 3 locations • 1 country
BLANTYRE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT

Explore two of Malawi's safari parks - Majete Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park - before finishing your trip with some beach time: relaxing, snorkelling and sailing in Lake Malawi National Park.

Visiting Lakeshore, Majete and 1 other area

US$4,340 - US$5,700 per person

Red Zebra Cichlid Safari

7 days • 2 locations • 1 country
BLANTYRE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT

Explore two of Malawi's highlights, with a safari in rugged, remote Majete Wildlife Reserve before some beach time: relaxing, snorkelling and sailing in Lake Malawi National Park.

Visiting Lakeshore, Majete

US$3,400 - US$4,500 per person

Hyena Safari

11 days • 4 locations • 2 country
VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT

Mix relaxation and adventure on a safari combining the South Luangwa with Victoria Falls and the beaches of Lake Malawi. These three locations are among the most iconic in southern Africa.

Visiting Livingstone, South Luangwa and 1 other area

US$8,630 - US$11,910 per person

Peacock Cichlid Safari

4 days • 1 location • 1 country
LILONGWE AIRPORT TO LILONGWE AIRPORT

Snorkel in Lake Malawi’s famously clear fresh water, relax on the beach and explore Likoma Island from the award-winning Kaya Mawa. A chilled luxury add-on to end your safari.

Visiting Likoma Island

US$3,430 - US$4,480 per person

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Where to stay in Nkhotakota

Our suggestions for safari camps in Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Tongole Wilderness Lodge is a relatively new luxury lodge in the Nkhotakota Wilderness Reserve offering walking, fishing and canoeing safaris in a pristine wilderness environment.

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