12-Day Mid-Range Tour; Malawi Highlights Safari

12-Day Mid-Range Tour; Malawi Highlights Safari

Overview
  • You will explore the best of Malawi - Visiting Majete Wildlife Reserve, Satemwa Tea Estates, Liwonde National Park and Lake Malawi National Park. This will give you the opportunity to be in the African bush and on the beaches of the third largest lake in Africa in a short period of time.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
Uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour can be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Minimum age
5 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & canoe/mokoro safaris
Transport:
Oopen-sided 4x4 vehicle & boat
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1-2 Mkulumadzi All meals included
3-4 Huntingdon House All meals included
5-6 Kuthengo Camp All meals included
7-8 Mumbo Island Camp All meals included
9-11 Blue Zebra Island Lodge All meals included
12 No accomodation Breakfast included
Note:
Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itineraries
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    Day 1-2

    Majete Wildlife Reserve
    • You will be picked up from Chileka Airport and then transferred to Majete Wildlife Reserve for a game drive through the scenic escarpments where you will have a great view of Shire Valley.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the camp for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Majete Wildlife Reserve

     
      Accommodation
    Mkulumadzi
    Luxury lodge located inside Majete WR
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 3-4

    Satemwa Tea Estate
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to Majete Wildlife Reserve before being jetted off to the stunning Satemwa Tea Estates. You will be transferred to the wonderful home, Huntingdon House for the next 2 nights. Go for guided walks around the estates, play croquet on the lawn, take a tour of the coffee factory and do some tea tasting. Don’t forget to take a trip up to the picnic spot for sundowners for a bird's eye view of the estate and far beyond.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the guest house for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Thyolo Mountains

     
      Accommodation
    Huntingdon House
    Luxury guest house located in or near Thyolo District
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 5-6

    Liwonde National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to Shire River and then transferred to the camp for your stay for the next 2 nights. You will be having game drives to explore the wildlife of Liwonde National Park, walking safaris or boating safaris! After your daily activities, you can hop in the swimming pool or do some birding on your private deck.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the camp for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Liwonde National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Kuthengo Camp
    Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 7-8

    Lake Malawi National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to the biggest freshwater lake in Malawi - Lake Malawi. You will take advantage of all the exciting water-based activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking or a sunset cruise. Or set off on foot into the depths of this uninhabited island and explore the natural wonders within. Embark on one of the many nature trails and discover hidden beaches, caves and exquisite birdlife before settling in for a sundowner gin & tonic on the famous ‘pod rock’ viewpoint.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the camp for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Lake Malawi

     
      Accommodation
    Mumbo Island Camp
    Mid-range tented camp located in or near Lake Malawi
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 9-11

    Lake Malawi National Park
    • 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 evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Lake Malawi

     
      Accommodation
    Blue Zebra Island Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Malawi
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 12

    Lilongwe International Airport
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge and transferred for your flight to Lilongwe International Airport. This marks the end of your tour
      Destination
    No major destination visited

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)