Malawi & South Luangwa Discovery Holiday

Beautiful and diverse Malawi and game-rich South Luangwa National Park

Malawi, often known as the warm heart of Africa, is a beautiful country with rolling hills, spectacular mountain ranges, rivers and vast savannahs.

Our journey begins in Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, which, being largely inaccessible by road, offers us a true wilderness experience. We visit the Zomba Plateau, where we have time to hike along the plateau to take in its beautiful scenery of tumbling waterfalls and streams, and spectacular views across the plains below. Liwonde National Park, situated along the Shire River, is home to large populations of hippo, elephants and plains game.

We spend two days enjoying game drives, boat safaris and night drives in the park. Our time in Malawi finishes at Cape Maclear, where we have time to snorkel, kayak, cruise or just relax on the shores of Lake Malawi. We then head into Zambia for a real highlight of the trip, two days game viewing in South Luangwa National Park. Arguably one of the most majestic parks in Africa, the variety in scenery and quantity of wildlife here will astound.

This is a full itinerary taking in the incredible diversity of Malawi and the exceptional game viewing in South Luangwa National Park.

What makes this trip responsible?

Most of the tour is spent camping which reduces our energy consumption for the whole trip. We also source all of the food used while camping locally. Furthermore, whilst camping, the leaders ensure that we minimise impact as much as possible by such things as clearing up camping areas after use.
We pay the mandatory park fees which contribute to conservation of the parks and surrounding areas.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Malawi, Zambia

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Lilongwe; afternoon to explore markets and city.

Day 3

To Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

Day 4

Full day game viewing in the reserve.

Day 5

To Senga Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi; free afternoon for relaxation or optional activities.

Day 6

To Zomba Plateau; walk to see spectacular scenery and views.

Day
7 - 8

To Liwonde N.P.; full day game viewing in the park.

Day 9

To Cape Maclear via Mua.

Day 10

Free day for relaxation or optional activities.

Day 11

To Lilongwe via Dezda, famed for its pottery.

Day 12

Drive into Zambia and to South Luangwa N.P.

Day
13 - 14

Two full days of game viewing in South Luangwa N.P.; to Chipata; overnight.

Day 15

To Lilongwe; depart.

Day 16

Arrive London.

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Boys on the beach at at Lake Malawi