Luxury Luangwa & Lake Malawi tour

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Fly to the South Luangwa where you will be met by your guide who will drive you out of Mfuwe to your safari camp. Game drive or a game walk in the South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy another day of game viewing from the camp. In the afternoon you can chill out and enjoy wildlife viewing from the comfort of the pool or the bar, both of which overlook the lagoon.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy game drives and walking safaris.
    • Take a scenic light aircraft transfer between Zambia and Malawi.
    • Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi.

What's this trip about?

    Fly to the South Luangwa where you will be met by your guide who will drive you out of Mfuwe to your safari camp. Game drive or a game walk in the South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy another day of game viewing from the camp. In the afternoon you can chill out and enjoy wildlife viewing from the comfort of the pool or the bar, both of which overlook the lagoon.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySouth Luangwa National Park
End CityThe Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sailing
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

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Itinerary

Day 1: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation options: Luangwa River Camp, Chinzombo Camp, Chamilandu & Flatdogs Camp

On arrival at Lusaka Airport you will be met and assisted with your bags to the departure lounge. You will then fly to the South Luangwa where you will be met by your guide who will drive you out of Mfuwe to your safari camp.

Day 2: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation options: Luangwa River Camp, Chinzombo Camp, Chamilandu & Flatdogs Camp

On safari from Luangwa River Camp. Your stay includes two safari activities per day so you can choose to take a game drive or a game walk in the South Luangwa National Park.

Day 3: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation options: Luangwa River Camp, Chinzombo Camp, Chamilandu & Flatdogs Camp

The South Luangwa National Park is considered one of the finest safari destinations in Africa. There is a good chance of seeing lion, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, elephant, hippo, hyena and more.

Day 4: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation options: Luangwa River Camp, Chinzombo Camp, Chamilandu & Flatdogs Camp

Enjoy another day of game viewing from the camp. In the afternoon you can chill out and enjoy wildlife viewing from the comfort of the pool or the bar, both of which overlook the lagoon.

Day 5: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation options: Luangwa River Camp, Chinzombo Camp, Chamilandu & Flatdogs Camp

Luangwa River Camp offers full day excursions to more remote areas of the national park. Perhaps today you might want to go and look at the huge stork colony in the northern sector of the park, or you could visit one of the local villages.

Day 6: The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Accommodation options: Pumulani Lodge & Mumbo Island

This morning you will leave your lodge and be driven back to Mfuwe Airport where you will check in for your flight to Lilongwe. Here you will be met and driven through the hills and rolling countryside to Cape Maclear for some relaxation time on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Day 7: The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Accommodation options: Pumulani Lodge & Mumbo Island

There are a number of water sports you can enjoy from your lodge on Lake Malawi, while snorkelling, water-skiing, wake-boarding and dingy sailing can all also be arranged. For those who are keen to be more active, it is also possible to borrow mountain bikes or explore the Cape Maclear area on foot.

Day 8: The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Accommodation options: Pumulani Lodge, Mumbo Island

Today you can explore the area further in a guided village walk, giving you a great insight into day to day life in Malawi.

Day 9: The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Accommodation options: Pumulani Lodge & Mumbo Island

Another day to enjoy at Cape Maclear, the perfect place to relax and let the world drift away from you.

Day 10: The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear

Accommodation options: Pumulani Lodge & Mumbo Island

For the final full day of your trip you might just want to relax on the small beach at Pumulani. You can spend time swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the fantastic food on offer.

Day 11: Return home

Today you will head back to Lilongwe Airport to meet your onward flights.

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Price per day$635
Last Updated: 3/1/2023

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