Malawi Field Visit 2026
Over the past fifteen years Barcelona Field Studies Centre has developed an exciting and unique fieldwork programme in the Zomba region of Malawi. The programme is planned for geography students and teachers and those involved in school community and service projects.
As a result, we are offering a 10 day field study itinerary for 2026 with UK departure on 25 July 2026. The departure date may be changed to meet the requirements of the group.
The former colonial capital of Zomba forms the accommodation base and main working location. Field studies include the development of an urban land use model for Zomba and an investigation of Zomba town planning and management issues. Guided visits are made to a United Nations Millennium Development Village, a safari lodge in Liwonde National Park, and a local school and orphanage.
We are working with the active support of Zomba City Council, University of Malawi (Chancellor College), and Orbis DMC (previously known as the Responsible Safari Company), based in Blantyre, Malawi.
The cost of £1,870 per person excludes travel insurance and flights. Purchasing your own flights to and from Blantyre allows you a choice of routes and airlines plus the option of extending your stay if you wish.
Detailed risk assessments are provided for all aspects of the planned activities.
The outline itinerary is as follows:
|
Days |
Day |
Date |
Location |
Accommodation |
Meals |
|
|
Day |
1 |
Sat |
25 Jul |
London |
Depart UK |
|
|
Day |
2 |
Sun |
26 Jul |
Zomba Town |
Annie's Lodge |
FB |
|
Day |
3 |
Mon |
27 Jul |
Zomba Town |
Annie's Lodge |
FB |
|
Day |
4 |
Tue |
28 Jul |
Zomba Town |
Annie's Lodge |
FB |
|
Day |
5 |
Wed |
29 Jul |
Zomba Town |
Annie's Lodge |
FB |
|
Day |
6 |
Thu |
30 Jul |
Zomba Town |
Annie's Lodge |
FB |
|
Day |
7 |
Fri |
31 Jul |
Liwonde National Park |
Mvuu Safari Camp |
FB |
|
Day |
8 |
Sat |
1 Aug |
Blantyre |
Grace Bandawe Lodge |
DBB |
|
Day |
9 |
Sun |
2 Aug |
Blantyre |
Depart Malawi |
|
|
Day |
10 |
Mon |
3 Aug |
London |
Arrive UK |
|
The outline activities are as follows:
|
Days |
Day |
Date |
Activities |
|
|
Day |
1 |
Sat |
25 Jul |
Depart UK for Blantyre |
|
Day |
2 |
Sun |
26 Jul |
Arrive at Annie’s Lodge. Introduction to Zomba |
|
Day |
3 |
Mon |
27 Jul |
Urban land-use field study day |
|
Day |
4 |
Tue |
28 Jul |
Millennium Development Village visit / School and orphanage visit |
|
Day |
5 |
Wed |
29 Jul |
Zomba Plateau hike / Millennium Development Village visit |
|
Day |
6 |
Thu |
30 Jul |
Zomba urban town planning and management field study. |
|
Day |
7 |
Fri |
31 Jul |
Mvuu Safari Camp, Liwonde National Park |
|
Day |
8 |
Sat |
1 Aug |
Transfer to Grace Bandawe Lodge, Blantyre |
|
Day |
9 |
Sun |
2 Aug |
Depart Blantyre |
|
Day |
10 |
Mon |
3 Aug |
Arrive UK |
The cost of £1,870 per person includes:
• Private vehicle hire and drivers
• All meals in Malawi
• 4x4 Game drive
• Liwonde Game Park fees
The cost excludes:
• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Single room supplement (£210 extra)
Malawi:
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi Field Visit 2026 Registration