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Things to do in Malawi

The ‘Warm Heart of Africa’, wrapped around a vast freshwater lake.

Things to do in Malawi

Top 6 adventures in Malawi

  1. 01

    Dive Lake Malawi

    Freshwater diving with hundreds of brightly colored cichlid fish.

    Diving & marine life
  2. 02

    Climb the Mulanje Massif

    Hike to Sapitwa, Malawi's highest peak.

    Expedition
  3. 03

    Kayak Cape Maclear

    Paddle between islands in Lake Malawi National Park, a UNESCO site.

    On the water
  4. 04

    Safari in Liwonde

    Boat safaris among elephants and hippos on the Shire River.

    Wildlife
  5. 05

    Skydive over Lake Malawi

    A tandem jump above golden beaches and clear water.

    Skydiving
  6. 06

    Ride the Nyika Plateau

    Horseback safaris across high grassland.

    Expedition

Malawi trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Lilongwe
Gateway
Lilongwe or Blantyre
Best time to go
May to October
We can arrange
Skydiving, Diving & marine life, Expedition, On the water, Wildlife

Skydiving in Malawi

Want to jump in Malawi? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over Lake Malawi.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Malawi

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in Malawi? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Malawi

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Lilongwe or Blantyre and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Malawi

Want skydiving in Malawi for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Malawi adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Malawi?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Malawi. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Malawi?

Top picks include Dive Lake Malawi, Climb the Mulanje Massif and Kayak Cape Maclear. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Malawi for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is May to October. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Malawi?

Most trips start in Lilongwe or Blantyre. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Malawi?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Malawi, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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