Lake Malawi — Cape Maclear — 5 days

Freshwater snorkelling among endemic cichlid fish. Day-by-day itinerary: Arrival in Lilongwe; Drive to Cape Maclear; Snorkelling & national park; Kayak & village.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Lilongwe

• 15:00 — Arrival at Lilongwe airport
• 17:00 — Check-in in Lilongwe
• 19:30 — Dinner

Day 2 — Drive to Cape Maclear

• 08:00 — Shared minibus to Cape Maclear
• 13:00 — Lakeside lodge check-in
• 17:30 — Beach & sunset over the lake
• 19:30 — Chambo dinner (local fish)

Day 3 — Snorkelling & national park

• 09:00 — Snorkelling among the cichlids — Parc national du lac Malawi
• 13:00 — Lunch
• 15:00 — Boat trip to the islets & local fishermen
• 19:30 — Dinner

Day 4 — Kayak & village

• 09:30 — Kayaking on the lake
• 13:00 — Lunch
• 15:00 — Cape Maclear village & local market
• 19:30 — Farewell dinner

Day 5 — Return & departure

• 08:00 — Minibus back to Lilongwe
• 13:00 — Lunch
• 15:00 — Airport transfer
• 18:00 — Flight home