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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Lusaka
Lusaka
Welcome to Zambia.
Today you will make your own way to the lodge where the group will meet with the tour guides in Lusaka, Zambia, at 16:00. After the tour briefing, get settled in and relax. This evening, after the tour briefing, we have a group dinner at the lodge (own expense).
- Main Destination:
- Lusaka (City, Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Pioneer Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kafue River
Kafue River
A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia and down into the Zambezi Valley lowlands, as well as to our lodge located on the banks of the Kafue River. Being a major tributary to the Zambezi River, it is the largest and longest river lying entirely within Zambia. We overnight on its banks and enjoy the sunset from the elevated deck.
- Main Destination:
- Kafue River (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Gwabi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Lower Zambezi Canoeing
Lower Zambezi Canoeing
We paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god - Nyami Nyami. Canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We overnight at a wild campsite on Elephant Bones Island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning we continue our canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos, and other wildlife. We will be collected by a motorboat, and transferred back upriver to our lodge.
A demonstration of both erecting and dismantling the tents will be given; we then ask you to help to put your tent up and to take it down the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lusaka - Great East Road
Lusaka - Great East Road
We head north to Lusaka the capital of Zambia where we stock up on supplies in the bustling shops and markets. Taking the Great East Road we drive this afternoon, passing small villages and street-side markets, until sunset reaching the small town of Petauke.
- Main Destination:
- Petauke (Town, Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Chimwemwe Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-8
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
We make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries where elephants, hippos, lions, and leopards roam around. Our lodge, on the banks of the Luangwa River, overlooks the national park and you can frequently see hippos and elephants from the camp's swimming pool!
We explore the game management area and the national park on a game walk and open 4WD game drives, and we'll go on one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, Dec-Apr, walks may not be possible in which case we’ll do extra game drives).
There is time on the last afternoon either to relax in camp or take another game walk or game drive, or partake in a village visit activity (own expense).
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Wildlife Camp Zambia
Wildlife in South Luangwa NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kuti Game Ranch
Kuti Game Ranch
We cross the border at Chipata into Malawi and make our way to the Capital Lilongwe where we restock on supplies, before heading to Kuti Wildlife Reserve. This reserve is home to a wide selection of big mammal species including giraffe, wildebeest & zebra. The sable herds are the pride and joy of Kuti, flourishing in this environment and reaching over 100 animals.
- Main Destination:
- Kuti Wildlife Reserve (Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- Kuti Wildlife Reserve Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10-11
Mulanje Massif
Mulanje Massif
We tour one of Malawi’s famous tea plantations in the Thyolo region before making our way to our lodge in Mulanje. Mount Mulanje’s bare rock flanks tower to almost 3002m, dwarfing all that surrounds it, and influencing cloud patterns in the area, making it an important source of rainwater at the head of almost every river in this part of southern Malawi. Formed about 130 million years ago, the first European to see the Massif was David Livingstone in 1859, but archaeological investigation reveals evidence of human activity since the Stone Ages. We take a day walk on the slopes to see the streams, waterfalls, and towering peaks.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Mulanje (Malawi)
- Accommodation:
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Kara O'Mula Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12-13
Liwonde
Liwonde
Ancient baobab trees and lofty palms provide the backdrop for this magnificent southern Malawi reserve. Covering 548 km² of the upper Shire River plains and valley slopes, Liwonde harbours Malawi’s largest remaining elephant population and the critically endangered Black Rhino. In the morning we’ll jump onto an open game viewing 4WD and with a knowledge local guide and explore the grassland and woodland habitats in search of leopards, elephants, hippos, antelopes and rare Lilian’s lovebirds.
The river Shire flows along Liwonde’s western border and we’ll board a river cruise safari in the hopes of finding hippo, crocodiles, elephants or any other game coming down to quench their thirst in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Liwonde National Park (Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Liwonde NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi is the jewel of Malawi and one the Great Rift Valley lakes. We head to the Lake Malawi National Park where we take a boat to the secluded Blue Zebra Island Lodge on Nankoma Island near Senga Bay. The rustic lodge is an idyllic paradise with kayaks and snorkelling gear available to explore the island and snorkel with the jewelled fish, the endemic Cichlids. The friendly people of Malawi make it the “warm heart of Africa”.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Malawi (Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- Blue Zebra Island Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
Wake up to the sound of the birds on your own paradise island. Roll out of bed and head down to the beach to soak a morning of sun and relaxation or take a kayak for a paddle around the island. Stop to snorkel and be amazed by the sheer variety of colour fish. Later we catch the ferry back to mainland where we climb back onto our truck and return to Lilongwe, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to re-join life.
Day 16
Lilongwe - Tour Ends
Lilongwe - Tour Ends
After spending 16 days on this amazing tour, the tour ends at 08:00am at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe, Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
