This is one of most popular tours in the Southern part of Malawi. You will engage in a variety of daily activities either on land, on the river and on Lake Malawi. The tour starts at Chileka Airport taking you to the Majete Wildlife Reserve for the experience of a lifetime. Come explore Africa with us!
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This 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
10 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & canoe/mokoro safaris
Transport:
Oopen-sided 4x4 vehicle & & pop-up roof minivan
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+Traveller 1 2 3 4 5
Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3
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)
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
Day 1
Chileka Airport - Majete Wildlife Reserve
You will arrive at Chileka Airport and take part in a meet and greet with a Flame Adventure representative. You will then travel to Majete Wildlife Reserve through the scenic escarpments where you will have a great view of Shire Valley. Upon arrival you will have lunch and then take off for your first afternoon game drive of your safari. Later you will return for dinner and your overnight stay at Thawale Lodge.
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
Meals
-All meals included
-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Majete Wildlife Reserve and Mulanje Hike
You will wake early and take off for an exciting morning game drive or boat safari on Shire River where you are likely to see elephant, antelope, warthog, buffalo, a variety of bird species, crocodile and hippo. Afterwards, you will have breakfast and then depart for Mulanje Mountain, driving through the evergreen tea plantations of Thyolo and Mulanje. In Mulanje you will hike the mountain up to the beautiful natural pool and Falls of Dziwe la Nkhalamba. Later in the evening you will enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at Hapuwani Lodge.
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
Meals
-All meals included
-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Mulanje - Lake Malawi
After breakfast you will depart Mulanje for the southern lakeshore of fresh water Lake Malawi in Mangochi District. To reach Mangochi you will pass through Blantyre and Zomba City, which is the Old Capital City of Malawi. Upon arrival at the lake you will enjoy a day at leisure, with lunch and dinner provided before settling in for your overnight stay in one of the standard rooms at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge.
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
Meals
-All meals included
-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Lake Malawi - Lilongwe
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 afternoon you will travel to Lilongwe where you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Korean Garden Lodge.
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
Meals
-All meals included
-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Depart for Lilongwe Airport
After breakfast you will leave for your journey back to the Lilongwe International Airport to board your homeward flight. This is where your safari will end.
Day 1
Destination
Majete Wildlife ReserveAccommodation
Meals
Day 2
Destination
Majete Wildlife ReserveAccommodation
Meals
Day 3
Destination
Lake MalawiAccommodation
Meals
Day 4
Destination
Lilongwe (City)Accommodation
Meals
Day 5
Destination
Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe)Accommodation
Meals