14-Day Mid-Range Tour; Malawi off the Beaten Track Safari

14-Day Mid-Range Tour; Malawi off the Beaten Track Safari

Overview
  • You will explore the best of Malawi - Head down ‘the road less travelled’ and experience secluded wilderness at Malawi’s remote bush lodges, mesmerizing highlands and quirky castles on Malawi’s ‘Lake of Stars’.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
Uses lodges and resorts.
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
Transport:
Normal 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Heuglin's Lodge All meals included
2 Luwawa Forest Lodge All meals included
3-6 Chelinda Camp All meals included
7-9 Kachere Kastle All meals included
10-12 Heuglin's Lodge All meals included
13 Heuglin's Lodge All meals included
14 Heuglin's Lodge 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 flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
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
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Itineraries
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    Day 1

    Welcome to Malawi
    • You will be picked up from Kamazu International Airport in Lilongwe and transferred to your accomodation in Lilongwe.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Lilongwe (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Heuglin's Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located in or near Lilongwe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 2

    To Luwawa Forest
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to Luwawa Valley, taking approximately three hours. Starkly contrasting Lilongwe, Luwawa Valley’s evergreen forest and montane grassland supports populations of the majestic red duiker, along with yellow baboon, bush pig and the elusive leopard. Set 1700m above sea level in the Viphya Mountains overlooking Luwawa Dam, Luwawa Forest Lodge is a rustic but welcoming stay well-suited for adventurous travellers with its plethora of outdoor activities on offer
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    South Viphya Forest Reserve

     
      Accommodation
    Luwawa Forest Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located just outside South Viphya FR
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 3-6

    Nyika National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to Nyika, taking approximately 4.5-hours. Ascend to 2000m in altitude to Nyika National Park, one of Malawi’s most remote and beautiful regions. Nyika is home to biodiverse wildlife including leopard, jackal, hyena, buffalo and large numbers of zebra and antelope.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the camp for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Nyika National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Chelinda Camp
    Mid-range hotel located just outside Tsingy De Bemaraha NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 7-9

    Lake Malawi
    • 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 lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Lake Malawi

     
      Accommodation
    Kachere Kastle
    Mid-range resort 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 10-12

    Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve for a game drive.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

     
      Accommodation
    Tongole Wilderness Lodge
    Luxury lodge located inside Nkhotakota WR
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 13

    Back to Lilongwe
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up to Lilongwe.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Lilongwe (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Heuglin's Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located in or near Lilongwe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 14

    Departure
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge and transferred to Kamazu International Airport for your international flight home. This marks the end of your tour
      Destination
    Lilongwe (City)

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