Lilongwe

Cape Maclear, a laid-back village on the south end of Lake Malawi.

Salima, the easiest entry point to Lake Malawi, 1-2 hours away. Nice resorts including Livingstonia Beach Resort available with gorgeous beaches. A signposted turn off 3 km before Salima beckons travelers to Kuti Wildlife Park with camp sites,A frame chalets, bar/braii facilities, Small restaurant,game drives and walks, Animals found in the park include sable, nyala, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich, giraffe and waterbuck. At night civets, genets, servals and aardvarks may be spotted. A great spot for birding too! If you plan to go during rainy season, be sure to take a 4x4 just in case. Fore more info telephone 09563004 or 05236672.

Chipata, the eastern gateway to Zambia, 1-2 hours away

South Luangwa National Park – a fantastic wildlife reserve in Zambia. Kiboko Safaris see Kiboko Town Hotel in Sleep section of this page and possibly a few others run roundtrip excursions to the park, and with advance notice can arrange visa waivers. The park is great, and this is an easy way to see it if you've got time for a sidetrip.