| Duration: | 16 Day(s) - 15 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Adventure Tours |
Day 1-2: Latitude 13 Hotel, Lilongwe
Welcome to the warm heart of Africa! Your Malawian guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to Latitude 13 Hotel, Lilongwe.
This stylish boutique hotel will be a welcome surprise for business travelers and holidaymakers alike. The hotel boasts the finest restaurant in Lilongwe with an exceptional wine collection.
Day 2-5: Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa
Today after breakfast, we will head towards the Mchinji border, crossing into Zambia we drive straight to Kafunta River Lodge in South Luangwa. South Luangwa National Park is known to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world: 60 different animal species and over 450 bird species live in a natural and pristine environment.
Kafunta is a classic Zambian safari lodge where you will find the rest and peace you need after an exciting day of game drives with their highly knowledgeable guides. At Kafunta each of the luxury private chalets and the main lounge/dining area has fantastic views of the game-rich flood plain.
Next to the bar beside the pool and a natural hot spring. This unique hot tub is fed from a completely natural geothermal source on Kafunta’s grounds. Here you can enjoy pure relaxation while being presented with magnificent views over the floodplain and the Luangwa River.
Day 5-7: Blue Zebra Lodge (Luxury Safari Tents), Nankoma Island
After these few days of tracking the incredible Zambian Wildlife, it is time to head back to Malawi. We will go via the Tribal Textiles and then later proceed to Senga Bay, Salima.
The chalets are set in an unspoiled environment and guests are surrounded by nature and luxury. Guests are free to chill at the infinity pool, kayak around the islands, or enjoy a game of volleyball as part of the full board package. The lodge also offers free use of snorkeling equipment to view the unique colorful fish that give the lodge its name and inhabit every inch of the coastline.
Day 7-10: Hiking Mulanje, Mulanje
Early morning breakfast; prepare to have a boat transfer to Senga Bay, upon arrival in Senga Bay you will be met by your Malawian guide and the journey to Mulanje begins where you will be staying at Lujeri Lodge.
Your planned hike here is a slow but challenging 5-hour walk with several stunning waterfalls and rock pools to enjoy along the way.
Day 10-12: Sunbird Kuchawe Hotel, Zomba Plateau
Today you will leave the Mulanje district and head to the beautiful Zomba Plateau. Your accommodation will be at the Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel. Rising 1800 meters, Zomba is a beautiful location to go biking, horse riding, or just relaxing and enjoying pleasant walks through the forest, beside streams, or across open grassland. Due to the higher altitude, the plateau often feels pleasantly cool compared to other parts of the country. At Zomba Plateau, you will also have the chance to see many different birds.
Day 12-14: Mvuu Lodge, Liwonde National Park
It’s now time to return to the bush. Your Malawian Style guide will drive you to Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park.
Mvuu Lodge overlooks the Shire River. With a profusion of hippos (Mvuu means hippo in the local language, Chichewa), crocodiles, and amazing birdlife you can pass your time observing the wildlife by the river that relies on it as a life source, before embarking on your game-viewing activities. Activities offered include morning and afternoon/evening game drives, river cruises, walking safaris, bird watching, star gazing, and more.
The lodge is of top quality with luxurious safari tents overlooking the lagoon, the food is exceptional and the package includes all your activities.
Day 14-16: Mumbo Island, Cape Maclear – Lake Malawi
After breakfast, it is time to drive to your next piece of paradise on Lake Malawi. Arriving at Cape Maclear you will drive straight to Kayak Africa reception you’re on your 10:30 am boat transfer, from there you can take the 45-minute boat journey to the island or kayak along the 10km stretch of crystal-clear waters.
With a maze of massive underwater boulders, innumerable species of colorful cichlid fish, and calm, clear water, the National Park offers what many consider the best freshwater snorkeling and scuba diving in the world.
Day 16: Departure Lilongwe
All good things must come to an end and today after breakfast we will drive back to Lilongwe International Airport for your flight back home.
