Things to do & places to visit in Northern Region, Malawi

Northern Region #3 destination in Malawi 2023. The average rating score is 4.35 based on 129 traveler reviews, of 14 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Blantyre, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 21:36.

Top things to do (24)

• Antique Shops
• History Museums
• National Parks
• Scuba & Snorkelling
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Art Galleries
• Gardens
• Lookouts
• Taxis & Shuttles
• Climbing Tours
• Sports Camps & Clinics
• Government Buildings
• Private Tours
• Gear Rentals
• Bike Tours
• Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
• 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
• Scenic Walking Areas
• Multi-day Tours
• Day Trips
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Beaches
• Natural History Museums
• Hiking & Camping Tours

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

1. 5.0 Aqua Africa Dive School (30 reviews)
   - Craig and mom is the best!
   Sports Camps & Clinics • Scuba & Snorkelling
   
   
   Sweet family owned and run place right across from mayoka village. Lake is super calm and is not less touristic than Cape Maclear. Great way to get 1-1 or small group scuba instruction and improve your skills. Did my advanced and rescue! Enjoy popcorn and tea after scuba everyday! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Nyika Plateau (2 reviews)
   - Romantic Adventurers Relaxing
   National Parks
   
   
   There is only Chelinda Lodge (High-End) by far the Best Lodge in Malawi. Chelinda Camp, also beautiful & also the campsite. Which ever you use, all nice. We saw many Roan Antilopes, Eland, Zebra, Hyena. Missed out on the elusive leopard & Serval cats. You can climb the second highest peak Nganda. Or hike the two waterfalls. Mountain Biking is possible too. You must have 4 wheel drive. The last 120k.m. is challenging. Also please stay over 4 nights to explore Nyika Plateau See more..
   
3. 5.0 Nyika Plateau (2 reviews)
   - Romantic Adventurers Relaxing
   National Parks
   
   
   There is only Chelinda Lodge (High-End) by far the Best Lodge in Malawi. Chelinda Camp, also beautiful & also the campsite. Which ever you use, all nice. We saw many Roan Antilopes, Eland, Zebra, Hyena. Missed out on the elusive leopard & Serval cats. You can climb the second highest peak Nganda. Or hike the two waterfalls. Mountain Biking is possible too. You must have 4 wheel drive. The last 120k.m. is challenging. Also please stay over 4 nights to explore Nyika Plateau See more..
   
4. 4.5 St. Peter's Cathedral (54 reviews)
   - Amazing cathedral
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Hard to believe this cathedral sits on this tiny island in the middle of Lake Malawi. The church was built in 1903 and is really beautiful. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Likoma Island Divers (3 reviews)
   - Paradise on earth
   Scuba & Snorkelling
   One lost clear waters on an island with history and lots of fun. Honeymoon at 1/4 price.... Likoma Island in Malawi See more..
   
6. 4.0 Cultural and Museum Centre of Karonga (7 reviews)
   - Malawi Saurus The Gentle Giant also a vegetarian
   Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums
   
   
   We thought of exploring, as our son loves Dinosaurs. Interesting sight. A good example that life began in Africa. A well stocked bar to quench your thirst. Lunch can be organised. But please order in advance. It's a long drive from Lilongwe See more..
   
7. 4.0 nkhaji Nature Park (2 reviews)
   - Inaugural Lilongwe Hash House Harriers Full Moon Hash
   Gardens
   
   
   A beautiful scenic place for run or walk. Lilongwe Hash House Harriers Inaugural Full Moon trail was around the park. Quiet & Peaceful See more..
   
8. 3.5 Kande Beach (27 reviews)
   - A really nice place still unspoiled
   Beaches
   
   
   A nice Long Beach completely unspoiled and a few ‘western style’ amenities. I am Not sure why the entry of 2000 kwa is required, but apart from this worth the trip See more..
   
9. 3.5 Taste Of Malawi Safaris (3 reviews)
   - Reasonable price for awesome day tour in Mzuzu
   Multi-day Tours • Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Climbing Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
   
   
   We had awesome day tour with this tour company on the Beach in Nkhata-bay. I and my boyfriend we arrived in Mzuzu town without any plan of activities. We called this agency if they can organize something for us. Really the recommend us to have the Day tour to this lake shore. We booked with them and we had awesome day. Our package included Lunch box, Bottled water and boat tour and transport from Mzuzu to Nkhata-bay and way back too. Pick up and drop off from the hotel we overnight in Mzuzu city was just in time. The tour guide we had “Ackim” were so friendly, informative, professional and well skilled. His is perfect to his job too. We’re here to recommend Taste Of Malawi Safaris to solo travelers, families, students and all groups to book your trip in Malawi with this travel agency because we had good services on our day tour at good price and they’re profesional. Looking forward to meet and book our next safari with you next year. Thanks, Carlo from Germany See more..
   
10. 3.0 Ulisa Gardens (1 review)
    - Expensive Beer
    Gardens
    
    
    Delicious Food Cozy Place. Rooms are small but nice. But beer is very expensive. Found it quite surprising See more..
    
11. Old Bandawe Mission Station (0 review)
    Government Buildings
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12. Mzuzu cultural experience (0 review)
    Day Trips
    
    
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13. Portia Nyirenda (0 review)
    Multi-day Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
    
    
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14. Mkuwazi Mountain (0 review)
    Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
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15. Shrubs Art Craft and Culture Art Gallery (0 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Antique Shops
    
    
    Shrubs Art Craft and Culture Gallery Shop is situated at Jalo Port by the loading and offloading area for boats. It offers Likoma Island paintings, recycled art,local fabric fashion pieces among others. See more..