Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is defined by its topography of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and enormous Lake Malawi. The lake’s southern end falls within Lake Malawi National Park – sheltering diverse wildlife from colorful fish to baboons – and its clear waters are popular for diving and boating. Peninsular Cape Maclear is known for its beach resorts.
Day 01: Arrival Into Lilongwe, Malawi
You are met upon arrival in Lilongwe and transferred to your hotel. There are no planned activities today except for dinner and your orientation meeting with the group.
Overnight in Lilongwe.
Day 02: Explore Lilongwe, To Lake Malawi
We have an early start to explore Lilongwe with a city tour including Lilongwe Natural Sanctuary, the old town and the new parliament building and Kamuzu Memorial Pillar and Mausoleum. After lunch, we depart for Lake Malawi.
Dinner and overnight on Lake Malawi.
Day 03: Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park
Today we have a full day on Lake Malawi to soak up the culture and atmosphere of this lake that takes up much of this small country. We have visits to a local fishing village and school.
Cape Maclear – Lake Malawi National Park is home to an amazing diversity of mbuna, the dazzling tropical fresh water fish. Cape Maclear, a World Heritage Site, encompasses the Nankumba Peninsula – the promontory that splits this part of the lake into two arms and also various offshore islands. The scenery is a spectacular rocky outcrop rising from deep waters clad with tropical growth mountains, sandy beaches and covers densely wooded islands, sand dunes and reed marshes. As many as 500 species of fish have been identified in Lake Malawi, most of which are endemic to these waters. Prolific bird life including the African fish eagle provides bird enthusiasts and nature lovers with hours of excitement and interest.
We also have a stop at Mwala wa Mphini (which dates back to the Iron Age).
Dinner and overnight on Lake Malawi.
Days 04 – 05: Liwonde National Park
Today we travel south to Liwonde National Park where we safari by jeep and boat! Liwonde National Park is a true evocative of a vanishing Africa. Here you can experience the best of Malawian safaris. Hippos bask in slow moving pools and crocodiles lurk on mudflats. Here is the dream of an Africa that has lured explorers along this very river into the heart of Africa. The bird life here is prolific and is considered one of the top birding locations in Southern Africa. Cheetah and lions have recently been re-introduced to the park as well as black rhinos. We will also visit a local village to experience a glimpse of local life. Optional early morning walking safari (no extra charge).
Enjoy late afternoon game drives and sundowners in 4×4’s that allows off-road exploration on the tracks along the river.
Dinner and overnight in Liwonde National Park.
Day 06: Kungoni Center Of Culture And Art (Mua Mission) To Lilongwe
Today, after a early morning game drive, we travel to Kungoni (Mua Mission) which is the best museum presenting the country’s history, culture and art. The museum describes Malawi’s three tribes, namely Yao, Ngoni and Chewas, their origins and their battles, slave trade influence, Christian and Islam influence and more. It is also an ideal place for buying Malawian wood carvings. In the afternoon we enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance before making our way back to Lilongwe.
Dinner and overnight in Lilongwe.
Days 07 – 09: South Luangwa, Zambia, Game Drives
Today we depart early to travel to the border of Zambia, where our destination is South Luangwa, where we will spend the next three nights. Here we enjoy game drives in search of big game, including the elusive leopard. An abundance of wildlife such as elephants, monkeys, hippos and a wide variety of antelope often pass through the camp. Keep your cameras with you at all times as the safari does not stop when you get to the lodge…the wildlife comes through the camp!
Dinner and overnight in South Luangwa.
Day 10: To Lower Zambezi
Today we will travel to one of the lesser visited regions, but one of the best game viewing regions in Zambia, the Lower Zambezi. Upon arrival we will transfer to our lodge which is situated on the Zambian banks of the Zambezi River, in the unfenced wilderness of the Lower Zambezi Valley. Located within the Chiawa Game Management Area adjacent to the Lower Zambezi National Park, with traversing rights of over 5,500 square kilometers, the camp boasts magnificent views across the broad expanse of the Zambezi River to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Mana Pools in neighboring Zimbabwe.
Dinner and overnight in Lower Zambezi.
Days 11 – 12: Lower Zambezi River & National Park, Safari By Boat
The next two days we will safari by boat looking for some of the common animals that are sighted all year round such as elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile. Further down the river within the Lower Zambezi National Park, lion and hyena are regularly sighted. Leopard and wild dog are not uncommon. We will also have an opportunity for a walk to a nearby village to meet some of the local community.
Dinner and overnight in Lower Zambezi.
Day 13: To Harare, Zimbabwe
Today we say goodbye to the Lower Zambezi as we travel by boat to Chirundu and then by road to Lusaka for our flight to the capital city of Harare, Zimbabwe. Situated high on the country’s central plateaux, picturesque, open and light filled, Harare’s streets are lined with flowering trees, modern buildings, numerous parks and gardens as well as open air markets.
Dinner and overnight in Harare
Day 14: Depart Harare
After breakfast transfer to Airport to catch the flight for onward journey.
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Lilongwe | 02 | President Hotel at Umodzi Park |
| Lake Malawi | 02 | Le Repaire |
| Liwonde National Park | 01 | Bushman’s Baobabs |
| Lilongwe | 01 | President Hotel at Umodzi Park |
| South Luangwa. | 03 | Track and Trail River Camp |
| Lower Zambezi. | 03 | Royal Zambezi Lodge |
| Harare | 01 | Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 13 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan as per Program
- Boat safari and Transfer
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
