Cycling & Mountain Biking

The change in scene over relatively short distances, and the varied terrain, make Malawi a great country for cycling. The generally good tar and limited traffic of the main country roads allow for cycling tours over a few days to cover good distances, for example, along the lakeshore. And bicycles allow better access to rural areas, being less disruptive in the villages and more practical along the dirt tracks. More rugged mountain biking is provided in the forests and on the plateaux. Many of the forest lodges offer mountain bikes for hire and there is an increasing number of trails to explore.

A number of Malawi’s Tour & Safari companies have bikes for hire and can organise cycling -based tours. A relatively new specialist in this area is Cycle Malawi, who are  are now offering dedicated cycling tours around the country. These vary from day excursions to two week tours.