Rent an apartment in Lilongwe

Renting an apartment in Lilongwe is suitable for travel plans that combine Malawi’s capital with other destinations in Central Malawi. Lilongwe is Malawi’s capital and largest city; at the same time, the city plays an important economic and transport role for Central Malawi. When choosing accommodation, it is therefore first important to determine whether your stay is primarily focused on the capital or is part of a larger route through Central Malawi.

Key facts at a glance

• Lilongwe is Malawi’s capital and largest city.
• The city is located in the Central Region and is its capital.

Experiences in Lilongwe and the wider region

Dedza Pottery in Dedza is a regional craft centre where visitors can observe the production of Malawian items by artists and craftspeople. This experience belongs to Dedza in the Central Region, not to a description of specific places within Lilongwe.

For the wider Central Region, birdwatching in Dzalanyama as well as nature and wildlife experiences in several reserves and in Kasungu National Park can also be included. Anyone wishing to combine these activities with a stay in the capital should understand Lilongwe as part of a larger regional route and should not attribute the experiences mentioned to the city itself.

Align your accommodation and travel base with your route

Accommodation in Lilongwe can be a sensible starting or intermediate base if your travel plans combine the capital with other destinations in Central Malawi. For your specific search, your actual itinerary should be the deciding factor: Is Lilongwe the start, a stopover or an independent stay in the capital?

Combine your arrival with Central Malawi

The Central Region is centrally located and a frequent entry point by air; Lilongwe is its capital. If you arrive by air and then continue on a regional route, your accommodation should be linked to your actual itinerary. Lilongwe can be incorporated as a capital-city location into a larger journey through Central Malawi.

For broader travel orientation, you can find more destinations on the Malawi page. Thematic connections include City trip with an apartment: holidays in the city, events and City trips – events worth attending and The history of the dacha movement. Other travel destinations in Malawi are Likoma and Nsanje.

If Lilongwe fits your itinerary, you can now choose the right accommodation for your stay in the capital or for the larger Central Malawi route.