17 Days Malawi

This tour is ideal to get a broad impression of Malawi. Scenic and diverse landscapes, three of the best parks, cultural points of unterest and two of the most beautiful beaches of Lake Malawi. In addition to our 13 days Malawi safari this tour takes you to Malawi's only Big Five park; on the Zomba Plateau with its scenic views and to the stunning „Island in the Sky“, the Mulanje Massif.
This is a sample itinerary which can be adjusted to your taste.

 

Lilongwe
Viphya Plateau (Luwawa)
Vwaza Marsh GR
Nyika NP 2 nights
Makuzi Beach 2 nights
Mua Mission
Liwonde NP 2 nights
Zomba Plateau
Mulanje Massif
Majete GR 2 nights
Senga Bay 2 nights
airport transfer

 

Day 1: Lilongwe
Korea Garden Lodge; en suite „executive room“
airport transfer; city tour if time allows; intrduction to the tour with the dinner

Day 2: Viphya Plateau
Luwawa Forest Lodge; en suite chalet
hiking in indeginous woodland

Day 3: Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve
Kazuni Safari Lodge, en suite chalet
visit to the market in Mzuzu; afternoon game drive along Lake Kazuni in Vwaza

Days 4: Nyika National Park
Chelinda Camp, en suite chalet
game walk or drive at Vwaza in the morning before departure; night game drive in Nyika

Days 5: Nyika National Park
Chelinda Camp
game walk in the morning and game drive in the afternoon

Day 6: Lake Malawi
Makuzi Beach Lodge; en suite standard room

beach; sunbathing

Day 7: Lake Malawi
Makuzi Beach Lodge
beach, swimming, snorkelling; sunbathing and relaxing; visit to school and one of the first Christian churches in Malawi

Day 8: Mua Mission
Namalikate Village run by Mua Mission, en suite chalet
cultural museum; unique church; art gallery; school of carving with souvenir shop;

Day 9: Liwonde National Park
Bushman's Baobab Lodge; en suite safari chalet
afternoon game drive

Day 10: Liwonde NP
Bushman's Baobab Lodge
morning game drive; boat safari or canoe safari; afternoon game drive

Day 11: Zomba Plateau
Zomba Forest Lodge; en suite twin rooms
visit of view points on the Zomba Plateau; evergreen forest walk

Day 12: Mulanje Mountain
Likhubula Forest Lodge; en suite rooms
drive trough tea fields en route; hike to the waterfall along the scenic Mulanje Massif

Day 13: Majete Game Reserve
Thawale Camp; comfortable en suite safari style tents
visit of Presbyterian Cathedral en route in Blantyre and the art gallery at Mandala house; afternoon game drive in the reserve;

Day 14: Majete Game Reserve
Thawale Camp
morning and afternoon game drives

Day 15: Lake Malawi
Safari Beach Lodge at Senga Bay; en suite gazebo or en suite room
sunbathing, beach; swimming pool

Day 16: Lake Malawi
Safari Beach Lodge
visit to fish and/ or crocodile farm, souvenir stalls; sunbathing, beach; swimming pool

Day 17: airport transfer

 

 

The prices include:
transport in 4x4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser)
all transport costs
accommodation as described in en suite shared double/twin rooms or chalets
park and museum entry fees
three meals per day (from the lodges or restaurants; on long transfers packed lunch)
activities as described (game drives in all parks; one boat safari at Liwonde; one night game drive at Liwonde and at Nyika)
English speaking knowledgeable guide

Not included:
flights
visa
drinks
tips

 

Rates are in US$

Our rates depend on the number of participants.

 

  7 6 5 4 3 2
Lodge 2,160$ 2,225$ 2,415$ 2,550$ 2,990$ 3,660$