Malawi Safari & Travel Guide - Malawi Bush and Beach

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Malawi Bush and Beach

Safari Highlights - 5 days in the Luangwa Valley which has 9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species, and then 5 days Sailing with a 10 berth, 38 foot Maxim catamaran, designed by Alexander Simonis

Departure: Daily
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Pricing; From US$2 537.00 per person sharing

DAY 1: SOUTH LUANGWA
» Depart Lilongwe at 09:00 by road heading towards Mchinji
» Proceed through the Zambian border
» From the border it is a short drive to Chipata
» Take the dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector
» A picnic lunch en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm
» Accommodation in en-suite chalets
» Take a gentle walk along the Luangwa River
» Dinner at the lodge
» Thornicroft Lodge

DAY 2: SOUTH LUANGWA
» Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call
» Our aim is to be on our first game drive by 06:15 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 afternoon drive at around 16:00 - returning to the lodge at 20:00
» Dinner
» Night drive - Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is included in your safari
» Thornicroft Lodge

DAYS 3,4: SOUTH LUANGWA
» Early morning wake up call and game drives
» Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park
» Return for a delicious "brunch"
» An afternoon rest, swim or visit to one of the local craft stores is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits
» We again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 20:00 for Dinner
» Thornicroft Lodge

DAY 5: LILONGWE
» After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe
» Departure time is 09:00
» A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 15:00
» Check into your hotel for dinner bed and breakfast
» Sanctuary Lodge

DAY 6: CHIOFU BAY
» From Lilongwe, road transfer to Senga Bay
» The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival
» Set sail to Chiofu Bay on the Eastern shores of Lake Malawi
» Beautiful, remote, sheltered bay
» A great anchorage
» Good fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving
» Go on shore for a beach barbeque under the African stars
» Overnight on "Mufasa" (The yacht) at anchor in the bay

DAY 7: PALMEIROS
» Take a nature walk before breakfast
» Superb views over the lake
» Have a refreshing swim followed by a hearty breakfast
» Up anchor and sail on north up the lake to Palmeiros Lush palm trees make this a pretty overnight anchorage
» Dinner and overnight on board the yacht

DAY 8: LIKOMA ISLAND
» Set sail early in the morning to Likoma Island
» Take a walk through the cobbled market square and visit the magnificent St. Pauls 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" (The yacht) at anchor

DAY 9: CHIZIMULU ISLAND
» Sail across to Chizimulu Island
» Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkeling around the island
» Go for a leisurely walk on Chizimulu Island
» Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree
» Dinner and vernight on "Mufasa" (The yacht) at anchor

DAY 10: MAKUZI BEACH LODGE
» 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
» Guests check into Makuzi Beach lodge for dinner, bed and breakfast
» Makuzi Beach lodge

DAY 11: END OF SAFARI
» After breakfast guests take a road transfer to Lilongwe (+- 4 hours)

The above Bush and Beach rates are inclusive of: -

» 10 nights accommodation and all meals
» Yacht charter
» All transport, Lilongwe return
» Charter flight Likoma Island to Lilongwe
» Four games drives and services of a guide included
» Use of snorkeling and fishing equipment

Excludes

» Bottled cool drinks, beer, wine and spirits
» Visa fees(if applicable)
» Game walk
» Park entry fees
» Scuba diving

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