National GeographicOct 20, 2026Why Malawi Is the Hidden Jewel of East AfricaThe country is emerging as one of the finest safari destinations in the world, but its proximity to Lake Malawi adds an additional dimension.10 things in this storyChilekaPlaceinternational airport lies about 10 miles north of BlantyreElsewhereLake MalawiSightMalawiprovides ample opportunities for kayaking, sailing, and snorkelingMajeteSightMalawia Big Five reserve, visitors can often also see cheetahs and wild dogsLikomaSightMalawithe larger of the lake’s two inhabited islands, is also worth a visitMount MulanjeSightMalawifamous for its granite cliffs, offers exhilaratingly remote hiking trailsNyika National ParkSightMalawihome to the Nyika Plateau, a favored destination for trekkersKamuzu InternationalPlaceLilongwe, MalawiMalawi’s main airport, about 17 miles north of LilongweChelinda CampHotelMalawia highlands retreat in Nyika National ParkLiwonde National ParkSightMalawiMajete Wildlife ReserveSightMalawiRead the full piece at National Geographic →
