The best walks and hikes in Malawi
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Africa? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Malawi to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Malawi is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
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1. Williams Falls – View of Mulunguzi Dam loop from Chikumbeni
11.8km
03:34
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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19
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2. Western viewpoint E. 1640 m. loop from Kasakula
8.24km
02:34
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Rock Pools – Likhubula Waterfall loop from Likhubula
13.8km
05:51
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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14
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4. Likhubula Waterfall loop from Likhubula
6.29km
02:01
290m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5. Williams Falls loop from Chikumbeni
5.42km
01:36
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Camp Crag loop from Chembe
7.32km
02:40
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7. Plateau stables loop from Donjia Nkhoma
10.1km
02:48
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Hiking loop from Kasakula
4.38km
01:27
190m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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