Reviews of holidays to Shore of Lake Malawi
51 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lakeshore.
Mr M
United Kingdom
"My Aug 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 16 Aug 2024 and 1 Sep 2024
"This was our first time using an agent as we typically like arranging our trips ourselves but we couldn't have managed without the Expert Africa team on this occasion.
We had a wonderful time in Zambia and Malawi and the whole trip fitted together seamlessly.
There was one minor mix up made by the staff in our hotel in Lilongwe which Lucy immediately sorted out with the hotel to get us a partial refund." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
We had a wonderful time in Zambia and Malawi and the whole trip fitted together seamlessly.
There was one minor mix up made by the staff in our hotel in Lilongwe which Lucy immediately sorted out with the hotel to get us a partial refund." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Hampshire
"My May 2024 trip"
I visited Malawi between 28 May 2024 and 14 Jun 2024
"Wonderful experience, the standard of these lodges never ceases to impress us, we had excellent wildlife viewing, and were so grateful to all concerned for their help and understanding in regard to our age and my wife walking problems due to a recent road accident.
Nothing was too much trouble resulting in an extremly enjoyable and memorable holiday.
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Can't really think of anything negative to say about our experience. Just wonderfully managed from start to finish." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Malawi trip
Nothing was too much trouble resulting in an extremly enjoyable and memorable holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't really think of anything negative to say about our experience. Just wonderfully managed from start to finish." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Samantha
Brazil
"My Nov 2023 trip"
I visited Malawi between 20 Nov 2023 and 24 Nov 2023
"Couldn't be more happy about my experience with Expert Africa.
I had a great time at Malawi and didn't have to worry about a thing.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing" Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Malawi trip
I had a great time at Malawi and didn't have to worry about a thing.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing" Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs V.
Leiden
"My Apr 2023 trip"
I visited Malawi between 24 Apr 2023 and 5 May 2023
"This was our fifth trip with EA and we started to plan our sixth one immediately. That probably says a lot.
Though this is not a budget company, in our experience there is no such thing as a cheap Africa trip. At least not if you expect tailor made quality, which is exactly what EA delivers.
Very well informed and in possession of local knowledge and experience. Communication is quick and honest. Unexpected situations are dealt with professionaly.
This makes for a complete package when you're looking for a quality trip to Southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I'd very much like an even wider range of countries in your portfolio." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Though this is not a budget company, in our experience there is no such thing as a cheap Africa trip. At least not if you expect tailor made quality, which is exactly what EA delivers.
Very well informed and in possession of local knowledge and experience. Communication is quick and honest. Unexpected situations are dealt with professionaly.
This makes for a complete package when you're looking for a quality trip to Southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I'd very much like an even wider range of countries in your portfolio." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs. E.
Zurich
"Malawi & Zambia in Nov 2022"
I visited Malawi and 1 other country between 11 Nov 2022 and 29 Nov 2022
"- Great service during the entire trip, we were always picked up on time and helped at the airports
- Input was always taken into account and the trip put together in a very careful and thought through way
- Very professional and reliable customer handling, we always felt we were in good hands
- We would choose Expert Africa any day as we consider them to be the best" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Malawi trip
- Input was always taken into account and the trip put together in a very careful and thought through way
- Very professional and reliable customer handling, we always felt we were in good hands
- We would choose Expert Africa any day as we consider them to be the best" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Kent
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 19 Sep 2022 and 8 Oct 2022
"This was one of our best ever holidays and we are so glad we were persuaded to go, having waited 2 deferred years and still had a few doubts about covid. In the event, everything was completely back to normal and we had a fantastic time.
The itinerary Claire put together could not be faulted, combining South Luangwa (which we previously visited in 2013) with Malawi, a new country for us. All the transfers between lodges worked like clockwork, and we would particularly single out Sidney for praise, who was our driver/guide in Malawi, and gave us lots of useful information about life in Malawi as we drove through villages and he also took us on a hike on the Zomba plateau).
Many of our game sightings were our best ever, with multiple close encounters with lion and leopard, several of them action packed." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
The itinerary Claire put together could not be faulted, combining South Luangwa (which we previously visited in 2013) with Malawi, a new country for us. All the transfers between lodges worked like clockwork, and we would particularly single out Sidney for praise, who was our driver/guide in Malawi, and gave us lots of useful information about life in Malawi as we drove through villages and he also took us on a hike on the Zomba plateau).
Many of our game sightings were our best ever, with multiple close encounters with lion and leopard, several of them action packed." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
W. Sussex
"Our Sep 2022 trip to Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"What a fantastic way to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary and our thanks as always to the Expert Africa Staff, ( Lucy Copson this time) in helping us plan our trip and making all the arrangements which went smoothly.
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The C family
Dorset
"My May 2022 trip"
I visited Malawi between 26 May 2022 and 5 Jun 2022
"Claire's support and advice were brilliant from the moment I rang Expert Africa to first enquire about safari holidays in Malawi.
Claire ensured we had a family holiday to remember and the overall service and value from Expert Africa was fantastic.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Thanks for a very special holiday." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Malawi trip
Claire ensured we had a family holiday to remember and the overall service and value from Expert Africa was fantastic.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Thanks for a very special holiday." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Caterham
"Long awaited return to Botswana, Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Malawi and 1 other country between 3 May 2022 and 14 May 2022
"As usual with Expert Africa every thing went like clockwork. We recommend you every time!
Only place I was not that happy with was Latitude 13 but not sure what other options there were to get a PCR test done even though we did not need it in the end." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Malawi trip
Only place I was not that happy with was Latitude 13 but not sure what other options there were to get a PCR test done even though we did not need it in the end." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
N & J Lancs
UK
"My Jul 2019 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 2 other countries between 10 Jul 2019 and 25 Jul 2019
"A good well organised trip to Malawi & Zimbabwe.
Two beautiful lodges with a good range of wildlife
Excellent food at Mkulumadzi
Thomas at Chilo Gorge & Mali at Mkulumadz were excellent knowledgeable guides with a sense of fun. Thomas was an expert on birds." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Two beautiful lodges with a good range of wildlife
Excellent food at Mkulumadzi
Thomas at Chilo Gorge & Mali at Mkulumadz were excellent knowledgeable guides with a sense of fun. Thomas was an expert on birds." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for beach lodges in Shore of Lake Malawi
Pumulani
Beside the lakeshore, Pumulani is a smart, beach retreat. It's owned by Robin Pope Safaris, from Zambia, and perfect for a few relaxing nights after a safari.
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island Camp is a small eco camp on a small granite island in Lake Malawi. This is a great, remote spot for kayaking and snorkeling.
Chintheche Inn
A warm, welcoming beach lodge on the western shore of Lake Malawi, Chintheche Inn offers simple but comfortable accommodation, and a wide range of activities, from watersports to cultural excursions.
Makokola Retreat
Makokola Retreat is a large, family friendly lodge located on a stunning beach on the southern lakeshore of Lake Malawi.
Makuzi Beach
Makuzi Beach Lodge is situated on the northern shores of Lake Malawi and has one of the very few private beaches in Malawi
Blue Zebra
Blue Zebra is a simple and affordable beach lodge with lots of character, which is popular with expats and ever increasingly with international visitors.
