Itinerary

Day 1 (Monday)

Depart from Lilongwe and head to Blantyre, the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi. Lunch on route. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s vibrant streets. Set up camp in the green gardens of Doogles Lodge. Dinner will be served at our camp.

Day 2 (Tuesday) After breakfast departure to Zomba Plateau. Stop at the interesting colonial town of Zomba, the former capital of Malawi. Visit the colourful and busy markets to buy our fresh supplies for the next few days. Then head on to the plateau where we set up camp amongst the tall pine trees. Relax for the evening at camp or have a sun downer at the nearby beautiful Kuchawe Inn. Dinner is served around the campfire.

Day 3 (Wednesday) Spend the day on the Zomba Plateau, one of the most popular areas in Malawi for walking and hiking. Go for a hike to Chingwe’s Hole, a natural hole or see one of the many waterfalls and stunning viewpoints on the plateau.

Day 4 (Thursday)  After an early breakfast depart to Liwonde NP, the best game park in Malawi, stopping on the way at some superb local craft stables. After setting up camp we enjoy our lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Mvuu Campsite. Spend the rest of the day in camp or take an optional animal viewing drive and/or night drive. Enjoy dinner accompanied by the mysterious wildlife sounds of the national park.

Day 5 (Friday) In the morning there is the option to go for a boat cruise. For the more adventurous join an early morning walking safari before departing to Cape Maclear. On arrival we set up our camp on the tropical white beaches of Lake Malawi and prepare lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing, swimming or snorkelling in the lake or visit the nearby islands in a local dugout canoe. Options also include joining a Kayak expedition to the island of Mumbo where you will spend the evening before returning to camp the following day. For those remaining dinner will be served at the camp along the beach.

Day 6 (Saturday) Spend the morning relaxing on the beach, and taking in the sights and sounds of the village. Breakfast and lunch will be served from the camp allowing you to make the most of your free day.

Day 7 (Sunday) Return back to Lilongwe, stopping to barter for goods at a local craft market along the way. Arrival in Lilongwe in the afternoon.




Dates: Almost every Monday


Price Indication Per Person: USD375

Group Size:  4 Minimum for the safari to run. Maximum is 12

What is Included
Transport in comfortable and fully equipped safari vehicles, dedicated crew including an experienced driver/guide and cook, accommodation in canvass safari doom tents supplied with mattresses (based on two people sharing), three meals per full day, animal viewing drives as per the above itinerary, all National Park and Game Reserve entrance fees.

What is NOT excluded
International / local flights, Personal travel insurance, Mountain bike hire at Luwawa, animal viewing walk at Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve, night drives and horse riding at Nyika. Water sports at the lakeshore.