Discover Zambia and Malawi in 15 days. Begin in Lilongwe, Malawi, explore South Luangwa National Park, visit Liwonde National Park, experience Mumbo Island on Lake Malawi, and end your adventure at Nankoma Island.
Uncover the Highlights of Zambia and Malawi
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Day 1
Meet & Greet at Lilongwe International Airport
- Welcome to Malawi! On your arrival at Lilongwe International Airport, you will be met by our team then collecting your luggage, your driver/guide will transfer you to Latitude 13 Degrees Hotel .
- You will stay here for the night before you cross the border to Zambia.
- You’ll find Latitude 13° nestled in the leafy lanes on the northern edge of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe.
Day 2 - 6
Road Transfer to Chikunto Lodge – South Luangwa National Park
- Next, you head to the famous valley of the leopards, South Luangwa National Park. You will stay at the gorgeous Chinkuto Lodge for the next five nights of your tour.
- Right on the banks of the Luangwa River, there is abundant wildlife and very few other lodges in the area so you should have all the views to yourself!
- Enjoy some excellent big cat sightings as well as huge herds of elephants, pods of hippos, plenty of birds, and the famous endemic Thornicroft giraffe.
- Enjoy a luxury safari experience in the untouched wilderness set along the iconic Luangwa River.
Day 7
Transfer: South Luangwa to Lilongwe, Malawi
- Today you will head back to Lilongwe to stay for the night at Latitude 13 Degrees Hotel before you proceed to Liwonde National Park for yet another great bush adventure.
Day 8 - 10
Liwonde National Park
- As your tour gets more exciting, today you will head to Liwonde.
- Your driver/guide will transfer you to Mvuu Lodge situated along the Shire River right within Liwonde National Park
- You will spend three nights on the Shire River exploring the conservation success that is in the park on land and the river, from its thriving populations of black rhino and cheetah to the endless bird species.
- This is the perfect place to experience Malawi’s flourishing wildlife.
Day 11 - 12
Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi
- After your morning game activity, you will today head your way to the lake, Malawi’s crowning jewel, your driver/guide will transfer you to Cape Maclear in Mangochi for your scheduled boat transfer to Mumbo Island.
- You will spend nights of digital detox, situated on a gorgeous island in the middle of the lake and surrounded by turquoise waters is Mumbo Island.
- Snorkel the crystal-clear lake and experience breathtaking sunset views from Pod Rock.
- Mumbo Island is a pristine and deserted tropical island floating on the expansive waters of the Lake Malawi National Park.
- With a maze of massive underwater boulders, innumerable species of colorful cichlid fish, and calm, clear water, the National Park offers what many consider the best freshwater snorkeling and SCUBA diving in the world.
Day 13 - 14
Nankoma Island
- You will wind up your adventure in the Warm Heart of Africa at Nankoma Island, a lonely and private Island situated within Lake Malawi at Senga Bay, in Salima
- You will this morning be transferred back to the mainland to meet your driver/guide who will then transfer you to Senga for your boat transfer to Blue Zebra Island Lodge a beautiful piece of paradise.
Day 15
Last Day in Malawi
Today you will be transported off the island and back into Lilongwe and catch your flight home.
