Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: South Luangwa
Depart Lilongwe at 0900 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.
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 6.15 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 1600 - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner [Night drive – Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is included in your safari].
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 2000 for Dinner.
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.
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, snorkelling and scuba diving. Go on shore for a beach barbeque under the African stars. Overnight on "Mufasa" 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. Paul's 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 at anchor.
Day 9: Chisimulu Island. Sail across to Chisimulu Island. Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkeling around the island. Go for a leisurely walk on Chisimulu Island. Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree. Dinner and overnight on board.
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.
Day 11: Road Transfer to Lilongwe. After breakfast guests take a road transfer to Lilongwe (+- 4 hours).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 10 nights accommodation and all meals
- Yacht charter
- All transport, Lilongwe return
- Four games drives and services of a guide included
- Use of snorkelling and fishing equipment.
Price Excludes:
- Bottled cool drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- Visa fees if applicable
- Game walk (seasonal – US$ 25.00)
- Park entry fees (US$ 25.00 per person per day)
- Scuba diving.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Zambia
Malawi
Outdoor: Water Drifter
Boating and Sailing
Wildlife Viewing
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