Safari Highlights - Wings over Malawi runs from Lilongwe to Lilongwe but we are capable of being flexible - a lot of international guests will arrive on SAA from Johannesburg and these flights sometimes arrive and depart Blantyre - guests itinerary can easily be adapted to begin/or end in Blantyre although this may mean reversing the trip and substituting a short road transfer for the Mvuu - Blantyre sector of the trip.This will mean a slight decrease in the cost-please ask us if guests preferred routing is through Blantyre and we will make a plan.

Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Pricing; On request as safari is tailor made

Days 1-2-3: Chelinda Lodge (Nyika National Park)

» On arrival at Lilongwe International Airport you will be met and assisted with Immigration formalities before joining your charter aircraft for the flight to Chelinda Lodge, Nyika National Park.
» The flight takes about 90 minutes and you will fly north along the spine of Malawi-over the Viphya Mountains, and then onto the Nyika Plateau.
» Usually, with clear skies you will get good views of Lake Malawi off to your east.

» Nyika National Park is scenically Malawi's most spectacular wild area and is worthy of a visit as much for the scenery as for the wildlife.
» It boasts an incredible mixture of scenery and landscapes - pristine brachystegia woodland, mature montane forest patches, crystal clear running streams and miles and miles of open rolling grassland.  Being situated at a mean height of over 2,000 metres guarantees a permanently temperate climate which is of particular contrast to the lakeshore areas of Malawi.
» Days can be spent walking, game driving and relaxing at the lodge.
» There are also horse riding opportunities for keen riders.
» Game that can be spotted includes  Burchell's Zebra, Roan antelope, Common reedbuck, Eland, Bushbuck, Warthog, leopard, hyena, side-striped jackal and serval. Birdlife is prolific, and specials' include Churring and Mountain cisticolas, Red-tufted malachite sunbird, Fulleborn's black bou-bou, Bar-tailed trogon, Mountain nightjar and several species of Bulbul which occur deep in the canopy of the forests.

» With panoramic views over the rolling grasslands of the Plateau, Chelinda Lodge has one of the most magnificent settings in Africa.
» Sixteen guests can be accommodated in eight individual en-suite log cabins, each with its own log fire.
» The log cabins surround the main dining area and are connected by raised wooden walkways.
» The lodge offers a fully inclusive stay of all meals, accommodation and activities of game drives by day and night, walks, and mountain biking.

Days 4 and 5: Chintheche Inn (Lake Malawi)

» After breakfast you will board the aircraft for your scenic flight to Chintheche Inn.
» The flight takes about 40 minutes, the last 10 being along the shores of the lake with wonderful views across into Mozambique.
» The Inn is situated on Lake Malawi's northern shores and offers en suite rooms for a maximum of 20 guests.
» Each room overlooks a white sandy beach which offers excellent swimming and interesting beach walks.
» The Inn has an excellent reputation for fine cuisine and offers a full bar.
» Snorkelling, swimming and boating opportunities are available and local excursions can easily be arranged - bird watching, diving at Nkhata Bay, points of local interest and cultural safaris.
» There is also a recently built swimming pool for those who prefer with a 180-degree view of the lake.
» All meals and non motorised watersports are include in the tariff and motorised watersports and local excursions are avaialable at a small extra charge payable locally.

Days 6 and 7: Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (Liwonde National Park)

» Today you will fly from Chintheche to Mvuu-this is a truly wonderful flight that follows the shores of Lake Malawi for much of the way and takes about one and three quarter hours.
» You will fly over the scenic Cape Maclear Peninsula, and the port of Monkey Bay and see hundreds of idyllic fishing villages that have existed unchanged for hundreds of years.
» As you approach Liwonde National Park you fly along the Shire River, and may well see herds of elephant and sable on the floodplains as you descend to land at Mvuu.
» Mvuu Wilderness Lodge is situated in the heart of Liwonde National Park on the banks of a quiet lagoon flowing off the Shire River.
» The lodge offers comfortable tented accommodation in spacious "Hemingway"-styled safari tents, with own en suite facilities for a maximum of 10 guests.
» Each tent has its own private viewing platform and is discreetly hidden between the thick undergrowth bordering the lagoon.
» The lodge has a swimming pool, sun deck and al fresco dining platform overlooking the river and lagoon.
» Your stay on is on a full board basis, including the game activities which centre around game drives by day and by night in open vehicles, walks and boat safaris, a unique activity at Mvuu.
» We explore the Shire River and lagoons - an excellent opportunity for sightings of elephants, hippo, crocodile and bird life.
» Included in your stay are all meals,  game activities, park fees, and laundry. Drinks are extra and can be settled on departure.

Day 8: Safari ends

» Today a 45 minute flight west over the mountains of the Great African Rift will take you back to Lilongwe for your flight out.

Included:
» All meals while on safari.
» All activities while on the safari departure.
» All internal charters as specified in the itinerary.
» All accommodation.
» All National park fees.
» Chelinda lodge includes drinks.
» Chintheche and Mvuu do not include drinks.

Excluded:
» Visas.
» All relevant entry and departure government stipulated fees/ taxes.
» All personal purchases, including curios, premium brand liquors, telephone calls etc..
» Gratuities.
» Optional extra activities.
» All flights (other than specified in the safari itinerary), pre and post tours before arrival at the starting point of the safari.
» Torches.