Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Chileka Airport - Majete Wildlife Reserve

Chileka Airport - Majete Wildlife Reserve

You will arrive at Chileka Airport and take part in a meet and greet with a Flame Adventure representative. You will then travel to Majete Wildlife Reserve through the scenic escarpments where you will have a great view of Shire Valley. Upon arrival you will have lunch and then take off for your first afternoon game drive of your safari. Later you will return for dinner and your overnight stay at Thawale Lodge.

Main Destination:
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Best Time To Visit July to October (Dry bush, animals are easy to find)
High Season July to October (Park is busy, higher rates)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Majete WR

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
ZebraOccasional
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HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Thawale Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Majete WR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Majete Wildlife Reserve and Mulanje Hike

Majete Wildlife Reserve and Mulanje Hike

You will wake early and take off for an exciting morning game drive or boat safari on Shire River where you are likely to see elephant, antelope, warthog, buffalo, a variety of bird species, crocodile and hippo. Afterwards, you will have breakfast and then depart for Mulanje Mountain, driving through the evergreen tea plantations of Thyolo and Mulanje. In Mulanje you will hike the mountain up to the beautiful natural pool and Falls of Dziwe la Nkhalamba. Later in the evening you will enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at Hapuwani Lodge.

Main Destination:
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Accommodation:
Lichenya Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Mulanje
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mulanje - Lake Malawi

Mulanje - Lake Malawi

After breakfast you will depart Mulanje for the southern lakeshore of fresh water Lake Malawi in Mangochi District. To reach Mangochi you will pass through Blantyre and Zomba City, which is the Old Capital City of Malawi. Upon arrival at the lake you will enjoy a day at leisure, with lunch and dinner provided before settling in for your overnight stay in one of the standard rooms at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Malawi
Accommodation:
Sunbird Nkopola
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Malawi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Malawi - Lilongwe

Lake Malawi - Lilongwe

After breakfast you will have a variety of optional activities to choose from at the biggest freshwater lake in Malawi. The activities include, but are not limited to kayaking, a boat ride to Bird Island, snorkeling and swimming. In the afternoon you will travel to Lilongwe where you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Korean Garden Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe (City)
Accommodation:
Korean Garden Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Lilongwe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Depart for Lilongwe Airport

Depart for Lilongwe Airport

After breakfast you will leave for your journey back to the Lilongwe International Airport to board your homeward flight. This is where your safari will end.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris , not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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