Wild Malawi: Ultimate Birding Route

Bird count: Over 400.

Speed: Slow/medium – designed to maintain a slow to medium pace, ensuring lots of time at each destination to observe and identify the target bird species.

Tour difficulty: Medium/Easy – no overly demanding activities. However, long drives are to be expected, particularly when driving the length of the country from south to north, due to its geographical layout.

Price: The above cost is based on a group of 6 people. Please get in touch if you’d like us to arrange a private tailor made tour.

When to visit: In Malawi, birding is superb all year-round, as 80% of its 633 species are residents within the country, ensuring a fantastic birding experience regardless of the season. However, for prime birding, the period spanning the end of the dry season (around October) to the end of the rainy season (approximately April) stands as the preferred window. During this time, the arrival of migratory birds from Europe and North Africa enhances the diversity of species. Particularly, November to December emerges as the peak, hosting a vibrant array of birds displaying their breeding plumages. This timeframe offers bird enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity to witness colourful and diverse sightings, making it an ideal period for birdwatching in Malawi.

Sustainability: At Wild Birding, our goal is to ensure that every birding holiday we create contributes positively to bird conservation efforts and local communities. Our determination to promote sustainable travel led us to become founding members of Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. As part of this commitment, we have established the world’s pioneering carbon scoring and offsetting framework for tailor-made holidays. Feel free to request us to carbon score your individual trip.