1. Kayak, boat or jet ski across the turquoise waters of Lake Malawi before snorkelling beneath its waters on the lookout for colourful fish and rock formations
2. Trek across the vast Nyika Plateau where zebra and eland graze in the grasslands, while bee-eaters flit through the air
3. Listen for hippos roaring and watch antelope gallop across the wetlands of Liwonde, exploring this palm-studded national park by boat or by jeep
4. Stroll through acres of neatly trimmed bushes in the lush tea estates of Thyolo, where tea pickers pluck the best leaves for a morning brew
5. Get lost in the wild beauty of Nkhotakota where 700 square miles of rainforest and woodland are home to giant kingfishers, buffalo and herds of playful elephants
6. Wander through the colourful markets of Lilongwe where you can buy everything from fresh vegetables to wood animal carvings
7. Spot the Big 5 in Majete National Park, where wildlife was reintroduced after years of poaching and which is now home to a healthy population of rhinos, lions and lots of warthogs
8. Visit the 100-year-old cathedral on Likoma Island and listen to joyful singing filling the air on Sundays – an experience of the ‘real’ Malawi
9. Admire the magnificence of Mount Mulanje on a trek where you’ll see waterfalls, pools and lots of bird species, including the rare black eagle
10. Learn about the colonial history of Malawi at the Livingstonia Mission and enjoy stunning mountain views over the valley and down towards the lake
