Luxury Luangwa & Lake Malawi

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The wild heart of Africa, Zambia is a green oasis of national parks fed by rivers and wetlands that attract a huge variety of animals. Elephant, lion, wild dog and hyena are commonly spotted, and leopards cool off from the sun on the shady branches of trees. Before or after your safari in Zambia you can visit Victoria Falls, half of which lies within the coun...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    The wild heart of Africa, Zambia is a green oasis of national parks fed by rivers and wetlands that attract a huge variety of animals. Elephant, lion, wild dog and hyena are commonly spotted, and leopards cool off from the sun on the shady branches of trees. Before or after your safari in Zambia you can visit Victoria Falls, half of which lies within the country’s boundaries. Our specialists will use their own safari experiences in Zambia to plan your trip, whether you want to focus on searching for the Big Five or look for more unusual wildlife. Added to its game drives, Zambia is known as the home of the walking safari, and its guides are among the highest qualified in Africa. They’ll show you how to track animals, identify birds from their calls and discover the hidden world of insects as you walk through the bush.  

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityLusaka
End CityLilongwe Airport

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

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

Day 2 : South Luangwa National Park

On arrival at Lusaka Airport you will be met and assisted with your bags to the departure lounge. You will then fly to the South Luangwa where you will be met by your guide who will drive you out of Mfuwe to your safari camp.

Day 3 : South Luangwa National Park

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

Day 4 : South Luangwa National Park

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.

Day 5 : South Luangwa National Park

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.

Day 6 : South Luangwa National Park

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.

Day 7 : Cape Maclear

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.

Day 8 : Cape Maclear

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

Day 9 : Cape Maclear

Today you can explore the area further in a guided village walk, giving you a great insight into day to day life in Malawi.

Day 10 : Cape Maclear

Another day to enjoy at Cape Maclear, the perfect place to relax and let the world drift away from you.

Day 11 : Cape Maclear

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

Day 12 : International return flight

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

Day 13 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,368
Price per day$490
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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