Zambia and Malawi. The Best of Zambia Safari and Lake Malawi

Detailed programm

Day 1

Johannesburg - Victoria Falls (Zambia) Arrive to Johannesburg and fly to Livingstone (Zambia). Meet with our guide and transfer to hotel. Relax and evening at leisure. Overnight at David Livingstone Hotel and Spa 4* (BB)

Day 2

Victoria Falls (Zambia) Breakfast. Transfer to the falls, self walk to the Victoria Falls on Zambian side. Then return to hotel and at leisure. After lunch pick up by helicopter company and take short helicopter flight over the falls. At 16-30 board the cruising boat right outside of your hotel and go for Sunset cruise on Zambezi River (including snacks and drinks). Return to hotel and rest. David Livingstone Hotel and Spa 4* (BB)

Day 3

Livingstone / SOUTH LUANGWA National Park Transfer to Livingstone Airport and fly to Lusaka (сapital of Zambia) and then connect to South Luangwa National Park. Transfer to lodge and rest of the afternoon at leisure. In the evening short walk along Luangwa river. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at THORNICROFT lodge 4* (tented) (FI)

Day 4

South Luangwa Early morning tea, coffee and a light snack. First game drive starts at 6.15 am. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious “brunch”. An afternoon rest then head out for our late afternoon drive at around 16.00 – returning to the lodge at 20.00. Straigh after returning to the lodge dinner. [Night drive – Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is INCLUDED in your safari] Overnight at THORNICROFT lodge (FI)

Day 5

South Luangwa Early morning wake up call. Leave for Game drive by 6.15 am. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious “brunch”. An afternoon rest then head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 – returning to the lodge at 20-00. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at THORNICROFT lodge (FI)

Day 6

South Luangwa / LILONGWE / SANCTUARY LODGE After breakfast we depart lodge at 09-00 for Lilongwe. We do passport formalities at Malawian border post. On the way we will have a picnic lunch and around 15.00 we will arrive to Lilongwe. Check in to lodge. Relax, at leisure. Dinner and overnight at SANCTUARY LODGE Lilongwe 4*(FI)

Day 7

Senga Bay / Yacht MUFASA After breakfast leave Lilongwe and in 2 hrs will arrive to Senga Bay. The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting your arrival. Set sail to a secluded bay on the Maleri Islands. Overnight on “MUFASA” (FB) at anchor in the bay.

Day 8

PALMEIROS Take a nature walk before breakfast on the island. Superb views over the lake. Have a refreshing swim followed by a hearty breakfast. Up the anchor and sail to the north up the lake to Palmeiros. Lush palm trees make this a pretty overnight anchorage. Dinner and overnight on “MUFASA” (FB)

Day 9

LIKOMA ISLAND Set sail early in the morning to Likoma Island. Take a walk through the cobbled market square and visit the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy the culture and history of Likoma Island. Find anchorage in one of the many bays around the island. Swim, dive, snorkel, rest and relax. Meals on board the yacht. Overnight on “MUFASA” (FB) at anchor in the bay.

Day 10

CHIZIMULU ISLAND Sail across to Chisimulu Island. Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkeling around the island. Go for a leisurely walk on Chisimulu Island. Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree. Dinner and overnight on “MUFASA” (FB) at anchor in the bay.

Day 11

MAKUZI BEACH Sail across to the mainland. Arrive at Makuzi Beach Lodge in the shelter of Bandawe point, just south of Chinteche. Beautiful bay, clean white beaches, super beach side lodge. You check into Makuzi Beach lodge. Dinner and overnight atMUKUZI BEACH LODGE 4* (HB)

Day 12

MAKUZI BEACH / LILONGWE After breakfast a road transfer to Lilongwe (around 4 hours). Drop off at the airport in Lilongwe for your flight home. Or continue your travel in Africa.

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Single room supplement 1000 $ Price per person sharing double room 3990 $
Price per person sharing double room 3990 $ Single room supplement 1000 $

Tour includes

  • Accommodation and full board on yacht and in South Luangwa NP
  • Game Drives in South Luangwa NP
  • Breakfasts at the hotel in Livingstone
  • Rental of yacht
  • Transfers
  • Equipment for snokelling and fishing
  • Non-motorised watersports on lake Malawi

Not included

  • Air tickets
  • Visas
  • Entrance fees to National parks
  • Cool drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Diving equipment rental








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