This safari begins in the south as you spend 2 nights in the Liwonde National Park which borders Lake Malawi and is a hotspot for bird watching, continues with 2 nights on the yacht Mufasa before finishing with 2 nights on the lakeshore.

Day 1

Depart London Heathrow on your scheduled overnight flight with British Airways to Lilongwe Airport, via Johannesburg.

Day 2 Liwonde National Park, Malawi

On arrival at Lilongwe Airport you will be met and transferred by road to Liwonde National Park, a journey of about 4 hours. Liwonde National Park, at roughly 580km², is ideal for a couple of days of relaxing and gentle game viewing. It is home to numerous hippos, crocodiles and plains game. You spend 2 nights at…

Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (full board & activities)

This luxury lodge is situated in the north-west of this lush and tropical park. Explore the park either during the day or at night in a 4WD vehicle or on guided walking safaris. Alternatively, spend time relaxing on the water as you take in the sights and sounds of the Shire River by boat.

Day 3 Liwonde National Park, Malawi

This morning enjoy a game walk or a boat trip on the river followed by a leisurely breakfast. Along the banks of the Shire River are the plains and forests of the park which are home to herds of elephant and abundant birdlife, including species from both Eastern and Southern Africa. Amongst others, Boehm's bee-eater, the palmnut vulture and Pel's fishing owl have all been spotted in the park.

Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (full board & activities)

Day 4 The Lakeshore, Malawi

This morning, you are driven to Cape Maclear on the southern lakeshore before boarding …

Yacht Mufasa (full board & activities)

This impressive 38 foot yacht has state of the art controls which allows it to be used both under sail or as a motor cruiser. It sleeps 8 guests with four double cabins and two bathrooms as well as a saloon, galley and dive platform.

Day 5 The Lakeshore, Malawi

Spend the day relaxing, swimming or diving from the yacht.

Yacht Mufasa (full board & activities)

Day 6 The Lakeshore, Malawi

After another day on the lake you sail up the lakeshore where you will be dropped off at …

Chintheche Inn (half board)

This relaxed lodge is situated on a lovely sandy stretch of beach on the northern shores of Lake Malawi. Chintheche is able to offer a good range of activities beyond the watersports and lake. Knowledgeable local guides are always on hand to lead birding walks in the area, to arrange visits to the local fishing villages, mountain biking trails and fishing trips with the local fishermen.

Day 7 The Lakeshore, Malawi

Spend the day on the lake – swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing or sailing – or just relaxing on the beach or by the pool.

Chintheche Inn (half board)

Day 8

After your final morning on the lake, you will transfer back to Lilongwe Airport for your flight to Jo'burg to connect with your overnight British Airways flight to London.

Day 9

After a wonderful safari, you arrive at London Heathrow early in the morning with plenty of time to make any onward connections home.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2008	29-Feb-2008	£2,948
1-Mar-2008	20-Mar-2008	£3,050
21-Mar-2008	31-Mar-2008	£3,163
1-Apr-2008	16-Jun-2008	£2,948
17-Jun-2008	18-Jul-2008	£3,015
19-Jul-2008	18-Aug-2008	£3,230
19-Aug-2008	14-Dec-2008	£3,117
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights, as above, plus UK airport departure taxes.
• All transfers in Africa.
• A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• Current park fees for Liwonde National Park.

This itinerary excludes:
• Malawian domestic departure taxes.
• Drinks are not included at Mvuu Lodge, on Mufasa and at Chinteche Inn
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.


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