Regional Circuit · Malawi
Malawi Shire River Safari Circuit
An open, non-retracing road progression from Lilongwe to Liwonde's river and wetland landscape, through Blantyre, and down the lower Shire Valley to restored Majete.
The Circuit
See how the Home Bases connect, then choose a Journey for the practical route and stops.
Home Bases
Move through the Circuit in this order, or begin from the starting point that fits your journey.
Gateway · Stop 1
Lilongwe
Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi
Malawi's capital and the starting point for the northbound Lake Malawi road.
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Liwonde
Liwonde, Southern Region, Malawi
A Shire River crossroads and the local town gateway for Liwonde National Park and the southern end of Lake Malombe.
Explore Home Base →Gateway · Stop 3
Blantyre
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
Southern Malawi's principal city gateway, connecting the highlands with the lower Shire Valley and Majete Wildlife Reserve.
Explore Home Base →Journeys
The practical roads through the Circuit, with primary “Road to” Journeys shown first.
Places
The discoveries reached from the Home Bases along this Circuit.
Lilongwe Home Base
Lilongwe city centre 1 video available.
The capital arrival after the Mwami–Mchinji border crossing.
Explore Place →Liwonde Home Base
Liwonde National Park
A Shire River park of floodplains, mopane woodland, wetland, and river-based wildlife in southern Malawi.
Explore Place →Blantyre Home Base
Majete Wildlife Reserve
A restored wildlife reserve of hills, grassy plains, mixed woodland, and the Shire River in southwestern Malawi.
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