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Beach on Lake Malawi

Luxury Luangwa & Lake Malawi tour

13 days from £8,405pp
Beach on Lake Malawi
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy game drives and walking safaris.

  • Take a scenic light aircraft transfer between Zambia and Malawi.

  • Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka.

  • On arrival at Lusaka Airport, you will be met and assisted with your bags to join your domestic flight north to the South Luangwa National Park. Here a guide will be waiting to whisk you into the bush, a journey of about 40 minutes to reach your camp on the banks of the Luangwa river.

    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony

  • On safari from Luangwa River Camp. Your stay includes two safari activities per day, so you can take a game drive or a game walk in the South Luangwa National Park.

    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk
    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River

  • The South Luangwa National Park is considered one of the finest safari destinations in Africa. There is a good chance of seeing lion, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, elephant, hippo, hyena and more.

    • Leopard
      Leopard
    • Young male lion
      Young male lion
    • Hippo in the Nile cabbage
      Hippo in the Nile cabbage

  • Enjoy another day of game viewing from the camp. In the afternoon you can chill out and enjoy wildlife viewing from the comfort of the pool or the bar, both of which overlook the lagoon.

    • Young zebra with oxpeckers
      Young zebra with oxpeckers
    • Lion on a buffalo kill
      Lion on a buffalo kill
    • Leopard in a Sausage Tree
      Leopard in a Sausage Tree

  • Luangwa River Camp offers full-day excursions to more remote areas of the national park. Perhaps today you might want to go and look at the huge stork colony in the northern sector of the park, or you could visit one of the local villages.

    • Hippo in the Luangwa River
      Hippo in the Luangwa River
    • Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
      Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
    • Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole
      Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole

  • This morning, you will leave your lodge and be driven back to Mfuwe Airport, where you will check in for your flight to Lilongwe. Here you will be met and driven through the hills and rolling countryside to Cape Maclear for some relaxation time on the shores of Lake Malawi.

    • The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear
      The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear
    • Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
      Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
    • Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi

  • There are a number of water sports you can enjoy from your lodge on Lake Malawi, while snorkelling, water-skiing and dingy sailing can all also be arranged. For those keen to be more active, it is also possible to borrow mountain bikes or explore the Cape Maclear area on foot.

    • Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi

  • Today, you can explore the area further on a guided village walk, which will give you a great insight into day-to-day life in Malawi.

    • Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Local girl at Cape Maclear
      Local girl at Cape Maclear
    • Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island
      Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island

  • Another day to enjoy all that Lake Malawi has to offer. Guided hikes along the rocky shoreline provide panoramic views or take to the water in a kayak to explore the coves and nearby beaches.

    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi
    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi
    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi

  • For the final full day of your trip, you might just want to relax on the small beach or by the pool. You can spend time swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the fantastic food on offer.

  • Today you will head back to Lilongwe Airport to meet your onward flights.

    • Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
      Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
    • Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi
      Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi
    • Architecture of Lilongwe, Malawi
      Architecture of Lilongwe, Malawi

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Lusaka
 
South Luangwa National Park
 
Lilongwe
 
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
 

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