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Start: Lilongwe
Scheduled flights: Lilongwe Airport |
Day 1
Arrive in Lilongwe where you will be collected from the airport and transfered to Korean Garden Lodge in Lilongwe. Overnight Bed and Breakfast Basis. |
Day 2 Vwaza Marsh Game reserve
Depart Lilongwe after breakfast and head Northwards along the M1 via Kasungu, Viphya Plateau, Mzuzu to Vwaza Marsh. On arrival check into your luxury en suite chalets and the afternoon is spent on a short walk along lake Kazuni's shoreline. Excellent bird life and hippo sightings are guaranteed. Overnight Kazuni Camp Full Board Basis.
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Day 3 Nyika National Park
After a light snack you go on a 3 hr game walk, returning for a superb early lunch. Following this, pack up and continue to Nyika National Park. From the entrance of Nyika, you drive for 3 hrs through the reserve to Chelinda Camp. Game sightings are frequent along this route especially as you reach the higher plateau. Overnight Chelinda Camp in chalets overlooking the dam. Full Board Basis. |
Day 4 Nyika National Park
Morning game drive and walk is offered returning to the chalets for lunch. In the afternoon there is an option to go horse riding [$ 25 per hour] or a night safari is offered [$ 20]. Return to the Chalet for dinner. Overnight Chelinda Camp chalets. Full Board Basis. |
Day 5 Lake Malawi
A leisurely breakfast, then depart back to Mzuzu and continue down into the rift valley to Chintheche. Drive through the rubber plantations and arrival time at Makuzi Beach is early afternoon. The rest of the day is spent exploring this beautiful part of the coast - walking, meeting villages or simply relaxing on the pure white sands. Overnight Makuzi Beach Lodge Dinner, bed and breakfast basis. |
Day 6 Lake Malawi
A day at leisure on the beach and surrounding area. Optional boat trip to a nearby Island [$10]. Of interest nearby is Old Bandawe which was the temporary home of the Livingstonia mission as the early missionaries were searching for a suitable site. Overnight Makuzi Beach Lodge Dinner, bed and breakfast basis. |
Day 7 Liwonde National Park
Continue along the lakeshore southwards and drive to Liwonde National Park. Once entering the park you have a 1hr game drive to the camp. Overnight Mvuu tented camp. Full Board Basis. |
Day 8 Liwonde National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives are undertaken. There is an option to go on a boat safari or night drive [$ 20 p/p]. Overnight Mvuu tented camp. Full Board Basis. |
Day 9 Zomba Plateau
Game drive out of Liwonde after breakfast and continue to Zomba. After visiting Zomba market, drive up the plateau to Zomba Forest Lodge ETA around lunchtime. After lunch, you do a forest walk from the lodge. Return for evening dinner and overnight in the comfortable Zomba Forest Lodge Full Board Basis. |
Day 10 Zomba Plateau
Early morning walk up to the peak [3hrs] from where the vehicle collects you and continue with a tour of the plateau visiting various viewpoints and areas of interest. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or another walk. Overnight Zomba Forest Lodge Full Board Basis. |
Day 11 Lilongwe
Morning at leisure then depart to Lilongwe. Your route takes you via Dedza Pottery shop to arrive in Lilongwe late afternoon. Overnight Korean Garden Lodge on Bed and breakfast basis. |
Day 12 South Luangwa National Park
Breakfast then transfer to a scheduled Luangwa Valley safari, which departs Lilongwe at 09H00. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] Here you complete immigration formalities and continue to Mwami - [the Zambian border]. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata - Zambia's capital of the Eastern Province. Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm. On arrival you check into your chalets followed by tea and coffee. A gentle walk along the Luangwa River is available for those that wish. Full Board Basis. |
Day 13 South Luangwa National Park
Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Your aim is to be on your first game drive by 6.15 am. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then you again head out for your afternoon drive at around 15:30 - returning to the lodge at 18:00. Full Board Basis. [Optional night drive - there is an optional night safari for those that wish. This costs $ 25 per person and departs from the lodge at 16:00 and returns at 20:00 - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat. This option is recommended.] |
Day 14 South Luangwa National Park
Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Your aim is to again depart as early as possible. Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, you return to the lodge at 11 for a delicious "brunch". An afternoon rest, swim or visit to one of the local craft stores is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. Afternoon drive at 15:30 and return to the lodge at about 18:00. Full Board Basis
[Optional night drive - there is an optional night safari for those that wish or missed the first night drive] |
Day 15
After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 09:00. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 15:00. A free drop off service is offered in Lilongwe. Breakfast & Lunch. |
End: Lilongwe
Scheduled flights: Lilongwe Airport |
Family
Please note that children may not be able to participate in all activities such as bush walks and game drives. Generally children under 4 are discouraged from taking game drives. |
Rate includes
Shared lodge accommodation, meals as indicated, game drives as indicated, services of vehicle and guide throughout. |
Rate excludes
Luangwa park fees - payable in cash on entrance |
Group size
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 16 |
