Malawi Bush and Beach Safari

5 days in the Luangwa Valley which has 9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 600 bird species, and then 5 days Sailing with a 10 berth, 38 foot Maxim catamaran, designed by Alexander Simonis.

Day 1: South Luangwa

• Depart Lilongwe at 09:00 by road heading towards Mchinji
• Proceed through the Zambian border
• From the border, it is a short drive to Chipata
• Take the dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector
• A picnic lunch en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm
• Accommodation in en-suite chalets
• Take a gentle walk along the Luangwa River
• Dinner at the lodge
• Thornicroft Lodge

Day 2: South Luangwa

• Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call
• Our aim is to be on our first game drive by 06:15 am
• All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles
• Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch"
• An afternoon rest then head out for our afternoon drive at around 16:00 - returning to the lodge at 20:00
• Dinner
• Night drive - Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is included in your safari
• Thornicroft Lodge

Days 3-4: South Luangwa

• Early morning wake up call and game drives
• Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park
• Return for a delicious "brunch"
• An afternoon rest, swim or visit one of the local craft stores is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits
• We again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 20:00 for Dinner
• Thornicroft Lodge

Day 5: Lilongwe

• After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we 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
• Check into your hotel for dinner bed and breakfast
• Sanctuary Lodge

Day 6: Chiofu Bay

• From Lilongwe, road transfer to Senga Bay
• The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival
• Set sail to Chiofu Bay on the Eastern shores of Lake Malawi
• Beautiful, remote, sheltered bay
• A great anchorage
• Good fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving
• Go on shore for a beach barbeque under the African stars
• Overnight on "Mufasa" (The yacht) at anchor in the bay

Day 7: Palmeiros

• Take a nature walk before breakfast
• Superb views over the lake
• Have a refreshing swim followed by a hearty breakfast
• Up anchor and sail on north up the lake to Palmeiros Lush palm trees make this a pretty overnight anchorage
• Dinner and overnight on board the yacht

Day 8: Likoma Island

• Set sail early in the morning to Likoma Island
• Take a walk through the cobbled market square and visit the magnificent St. Pauls Cathedral
• Enjoy the culture and history of Likoma Island
• Find anchorage in one of the many bays around the island
• Swim, dive, snorkel, rest and relax
• Meals on board the yacht
• Overnight on "Mufasa" (The yacht) at anchor

Day 9: Chizimulu Island

• Sail across to Chizimulu Island
• Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkelling around the island
• Go for a leisurely walk on Chizimulu Island
• Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree
• Dinner and overnight on "Mufasa" (The yacht) at anchor

Day 10: Makuzi Beach

• Sail across to the mainland
• Arrive at Makuzi Beach Lodge in the shelter of Bandawe point, just south of Chinteche
• Beautiful bay, clean white beaches, super beach-side lodge
• Guests check into Makuzi Beach lodge for dinner, bed and breakfast
• Makuzi Beach lodge

Day 11: Safari Ends

• After breakfast guests take a road transfer to Lilongwe (+- 4 hours)