9 Day Private South Luangwa Safari and Lake Malawi Tour

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Safari first, lake second, with your own vehicle and a Malawian driver-guide the whole way. Cross from Lilongwe into Zambia for three nights at South Luangwa, one of Africa's finest wildlife parks and the birthplace of the walking safari, with game drives for lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe and hippo. Then return to Malawi for a guided tour of Lilongwe and four relaxed nights at Cape Maclear on Lake Malawi, a UNESCO World Heritage site: snorkel among colourful cichlid fish, boat out to the islands, walk through the fishing village and watch fish eagles on a sunset cruise. Fully private, so the pace is yours. Lodges, all meals, park fees in both countries, border help and airport transfers are included. Run by Anake Tours, a Malawian-owned company rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor.

What's Included

Guided Lilongwe city tour
Game drives in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Private vehicle with a Malawian driver-guide throughout
8 nights' accommodation in safari lodges, a Lilongwe hotel and a lakeside lodge
Lunch (Optional[9])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[8])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Boat trip to Thumbi West Island with snorkelling, and a sunset cruise
International flights
Travel insurance
Drinks and personal spending
Gratuities for guides, scouts and lodge staff

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We meet you in the arrivals hall at Kamuzu International (Lilongwe) or Chileka (Blantyre) with a sign showing your name. If you are staying at a hotel in Lilongwe or Blantyre, tell us its name when booking and we can collect you there instead. Please send your flight details so we can track any delays.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Lilongwe to South Luangwa, Zambia

    1 stop
  • 1
    South Luangwa National Park

    Your driver-guide meets you at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe and drives you west into Zambia (about six to seven hours), helping with the paperwork at the Mchinji–Mwami border. Arrive at your lodge near Mfuwe, on the edge of South Luangwa National Park, and settle in.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Game drives in South Luangwa

    1 stop
  • 2
    South Luangwa National Park

    A full day in South Luangwa, one of Africa's great wildlife parks, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of lion, leopard, elephant, Thornicroft's giraffe, buffalo and hippo along the Luangwa River. Walking safaris with expert guides can be added. Evenings around the campfire.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    South Luangwa by vehicle and on foot

    1 stop
  • 3
    South Luangwa National Park

    A second full day in South Luangwa, famous as the birthplace of the walking safari and for its leopards. Head out on more game drives, or join the guides on foot for a closer look at tracks, birds and the smaller wildlife of the bush.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Back to Malawi: Lilongwe

    1 stop
  • 4
    Lilongwe

    After a final morning in the park, drive back across the border into Malawi and on to Lilongwe, the capital, for an overnight stay.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Lilongwe city tour, then Cape Maclear

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lilongwe

    A guided morning in Lilongwe: the Old Town markets, the Kamuzu Mausoleum, the World War I memorial and the Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary. Then drive about four hours to Cape Maclear and check in to your lodge on the shores of Lake Malawi.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Islands and snorkelling

    1 stop
  • 6
    Lake Malawi National Park

    Board a boat for Thumbi West Island and the Ilala Gap inside the UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi National Park, and snorkel among hundreds of colourful cichlid fish found nowhere else on earth.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Village walk and beach time

    1 stop
  • 7
    Lake Malawi National Park

    Walk through the fishing village at Cape Maclear with your guide to see how local families live and work, then spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Sunset cruise and fish eagles

    1 stop
  • 8
    Lake Malawi National Park

    A last full day by the lake, at your own pace, finishing with a sunset cruise where African fish eagles swoop down to take fish from the water.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Departure from Lilongwe

    1 stop
  • 9
    Lilongwe

    After breakfast, drive back to Lilongwe for your drop-off at Kamuzu International Airport and your onward flight.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Anake taxi and tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Safaris
Water Tours
Car Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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