Malawi Bush and Beach Safari

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Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

All rates are subject to availability
Rates may vary according to season
Lodging may change depending on your budget
All rates may change without notice
Single supplement may apply

Safari Information

Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
Duration; 11 Days / 10 Nights
Lodging; Safari Lodges
Group Size; Minimum 2
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

Safari Itinerary

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)