$5,061 to $5,542 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Thyolo District
Thyolo District
Your guide will meet you on arrival in Blantyre today and drive you through the bustling city to the rolling tea estates of Thyolo. Your overnight at Huntingdon House includes all your meals. We hope you relax in the garden and enjoy the montane evergreen forests surrounding the property.
- Main Destination:
- Thyolo District
- Accommodation:
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Huntingdon House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Thyolo
Thyolo
Today is dictated by the birds. We’ll explore the surrounding estate and the endemic patches of forest between the plantations. All meals will be enjoyed in the gardens at Huntingdon House. In the afternoon we'll search Thyolo Mountain for the Thyolo alethe. Today's highlights could include the green-headed oriole, African broadbill, grey twinspot, and buff-spotted flufftail.
- Main Destination:
- Thyolo District
- Accommodation:
- Huntingdon House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Thyolo - Zomba
Thyolo - Zomba
After breakfast, we’ll head north, enjoying a picnic lunch en route and stopping at key birding areas along the way. We’ll arrive at Zomba Forest Lodge in the mid-afternoon, where you can explore the surrounding gardens and take a short walk to experience the evening chorus. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Zomba Plateau
- Accommodation:
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Zomba Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Zomba Plateau
Zomba Plateau
This morning’s birding takes place on the forested slopes and the plateau, where you may spot rare species such as the yellow-throated and white-winged apalis, Bertram's weaver, and the double-collared forest sunbird. Other frequent sightings include the black-headed apalis, red-faced crimsonwing, and Livingstone's turaco. Between excursions, all meals will be served at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Zomba Plateau
- Accommodation:
- Zomba Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Zomba - Liwonde National Park
Zomba - Liwonde National Park
After a late morning walk and breakfast, we’ll journey northward to Liwonde National Park, arriving at Mvuu Camp in time for lunch. As we drive through the park, we will complete the necessary entrance procedures, which are included in the package. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to participate in an activity of your choice, including game drives, guided walks, or boat safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Liwonde National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mvuu Camp
Wildlife in Liwonde NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Liwonde National Park
Liwonde National Park
Spend a full day exploring Liwonde National Park with Mvuu Camp. All meals and activities are included. Liwonde is home to an array of species such as the brown-breasted barbet, Pel’s fishing owl, white-backed night heron, bat hawk, and Livingstone’s flycatcher. There are over 300 species that inhabit this conservation success area.
- Main Destination:
- Liwonde National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mvuu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Liwonde National Park - Cape Maclear
Liwonde National Park - Cape Maclear
We'll make our way today to the shores of Lake Malawi, a scenic four-hour drive. We’ll have a picnic lunch en route and stop at Lake Chilwa to look for reed-dwelling bird species. We expect to arrive at Cape Maclear around mid-afternoon. Enjoy an overnight stay at Chembe Eagles Nest, including dinner, bed, and breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- Chembe Eagles Nest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Spend the full day exploring the area, where the mountains and islands offer excellent opportunities to spot water birds, including fish eagles, cormorants, and Pels fishing owls. You can explore by land or water, with your guide assisting in booking excursions. Lunch is not included today, but Chembe has a menu, and there are other local restaurants nearby to choose from. Dinner, your overnight stay, and breakfast will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi)
- Accommodation:
- Chembe Eagles Nest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Cape Maclear - Miombo Woodland
Cape Maclear - Miombo Woodland
After leaving the lake, we will drive up the escarpment, passing through Dedza and Lilongwe. We’ll stop for a meal at the Land and Lake Cafe (or another restaurant in the area) before continuing to Dzalanyama, arriving in time for tea. In the evening, you can begin exploring the area around the lodge. Your stay here includes all meals.
- Main Destination:
- Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Dzalanyama Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
Today will be spent exploring the miombo woodlands of Dzalanyama Forest. This area is home to localized species such as the pale-billed hornbill, miombo pied barbet, Stierling's woodpecker, boulder chat, miombo grey tit, and many others. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Dzalanyama Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve - Lilongwe
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve - Lilongwe
After brunch in Dzalanyama and your final birding excursion, you will make your way back to Lilongwe. This day can align with an afternoon flight out of Lilongwe or an overnight stay for a morning flight the following day. This concludes our services.
- Main Destination:
- Lilongwe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
