$5,061 to $5,542 pp (USD)
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Land & Lake Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1986)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
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Welcome to Land & Lake Safaris! We are a small, family operated company offering tours and services across Malawi and Central Africa! Established in 1986, we offer a range of options to suit every traveler, budget, family needs and requirements.
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An exceptional bespoke safari organised by Land and Lake Safaris
I recently completed a 9-day bespoke safari of southern Malawi, organised and run by Land & Lake Safaris (LLS). It was excellent and met all of my expectations. Starting from Lilongwe, I visited Blantyre (The Leslie), Majete Wildlife Reserve (Thawale Lodge), Zomba Plateau (Zomba Forest Lodge), Liwonde National Park (Mvuu Lodge) and Dzalanyama Forest (Dzalanyama Forest Lodge) before returning to Lilongwe (Kumbali Country Lodge). All the places that I stayed at were very good but I would make special mention of Zomba Forest Lodge and Mvuu Lodge which were truly outstanding.
My particular thanks go to two members of the LLS staff for their massive contributions to the enjoyment of my safari. Firstly, Reservations Consultant, Denzel Banda, produced the initial itinerary and then worked patiently with me over several iterations to bring the schedule in line with my preferences. It was Denzel who booked all of the accommodation and ensured that the safari ran smoothly. Secondly, Jim Katengu was my guide for the whole of the safari and could not have been a more knowledgeable and entertaining companion. He was a brilliant guide, an exceptionally safe driver and willingly shared his great knowledge of Malawi’s wildlife, ecology, people, geography, history and culture. He is also one of Malawi's top birders, as he ably demonstrated during our two walks in Dzalanyama Forest.
My sincere thanks go to Land & Lake Safaris in general and to Denzel and Jim in particular. Hopefully, I will revisit Malawi and use LLS again in the foreseeable future.
Super organised, courteous, efficient and helpful in all respects
We hired a 4 x 4 from Land & Lake for 17 days for our self-drive, lodge-based holiday in Zambia and Malawi, and also used them for transport to and from the airport and our Lilongwe accommodation. The planning and booking process by email, spread over several weeks, was most efficient with all queries answered promptly and thoroughly.
The service we received on arrival and throughout our stay was excellent in all respects: quick, courteous, thorough and clear. Jim was at the airport to meet us and help with getting a local Airtel sim (excellent value at £5 for 25 GB, valid 30 days!) and currency from an ATM. He gave us a very clear and thorough briefing on the vehicle, whilst Khama dealt with insurance, documentation and suchlike including setting up a WhatsApp group to allow contact with all relevant parties as the trip progressed, and providing a “fixer” at the Zambian border in both directions to deal with all formalities: a real boon.
The Toyota Hilux was almost new and thus in excellent condition and just perfect for the trip. It had an excellent ‘fridge for cooling drinks and a basket of essential picnic items etc. Its return was equally efficient as collection and all transport arrangements reassuringly reliable and cheerfully conducted. All in all, we would – as very seasoned Africa self-drive travellers - have no hesitation in using Land & Lake again, or recommending them to others, whether they are first-timers or most experienced.
DE
Malawi self-drive trip 2024
I can highly recommend Land and Lake. Very well organized trip. We had great experiences as a self-drive safari. The rental car Toyota Hilux that Land and Lake provided us with was very, very good. Communication during the trip worked perfectly and quickly via WhatsApp
Best regards
Manuel Lausmann
Professional, very helpful and service-oriented
We rented a 4x4 with rooftop tent and fully kitted kitchen for a 10 days selfdrive trip through Malawi. The communication was very good in the booking phase, when renting out and upon return of the car as well as during the whole trip. We very much liked the idea of a whatsapp group with all crucial team members that could address potential issues during the trip.
Upon pick-up from the airport we also got assistance to purchase a local SIM card and bilharzia medication. It was very helpful to discuss the planned tour and potential sites to stay as well as receiving a contact for a competent mountain guide for a three-day-tour on Mount Mulanje.
We were very happy with the car and the equipment and had a great trip.
Absolutely fantastic
By far the best trip we have had. We did a last minute booking with not much idea of where exactly we wanted to go. Our booking was handled by Tanith who gave us excellent advice and planned our trip so well. We did a self drive trip, dtaying at Liwonde, Mumbo Island and South Luangwa. The self drive was the part we felt a bit nervous about when booking but we certainly didn't need to be. The vehicle was great and had everything we could have needed. Ollie went through everything with us so we set off feeling confident and well looked after.
All the lodges were wonderful and each a bit different so we had a unique experience at each of them. We were assured that the lodges would cater for vegan diets and had been notified when booking - they certinely did not dissapoint. The food was delicious.
The animal sightings at Liwonde were great and the drives felt so private because we hardly saw any other vehicle. Our guide, David was excellent. Mvuu Lodge is absolutely somewhere we will stay again.
Mumbo Island was an excellent relaxing, mid holiday stop. A tropical paradise!
South Luangwa was definitely the highlight. Flatdogs Loddge was fantastic and the animal sightings we excperienced were beyond what we anticipated. Our guide Malama was fantastic and respectful of the wildlife.
An absolutely fantastic trip that we will never forget. Thank you Tanith and Ollie for an incredible time. We will be booking again for next year!
Other Safaris & Tours3 – Offered by Land & Lake Safaris
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7-Day Northern Malawi
$2,045 to $2,228 pp (USD)
Malawi: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Lilongwe (Start), South Viphya FR, Livingstonia (Town), Chintheche (Town & Beach), Nkhotakota WR, Lilongwe (End)
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10-Day Women in Malawi
$4,030 to $4,454 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesMalawi: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Blantyre (Start), Zomba Plateau, Liwonde NP, Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi), Mua Mission (Highlight), Dzalanyama FR, Lilongwe (End)
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4-Day South Luangwa NP
$3,056 to $3,347 pp (USD)
Malawi & Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Lilongwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lilongwe (End)
