Wild Africa Safari – Malawi & Zambia

Airport to hotel
At the Blantyre airport you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to your accommodation.

3 Day Mkulumadzi Lodge Safari
Majete Wildlife Reserve is one of the outstanding success stories of African conservation. Located in the south of Malawi, Majete is an area of 70,000 hectares, part of Africa's Great Rift Valley. Located on the banks of the Shire River, Mkulumadzi Lodge has 8 stunning chalets where you can relax and fall under the spell of the sights & sounds of the river, in the heart of Majete Wildlife Reserve.

Your stay includes: all meals, local brand drinks, twice daily game drives, and park fees.
Arrival Day
On arrival at the lodge you will get settled into your room and enjoy lunch (arrival time permitting). The views over the river from the lodge are spectacular so take some time to get settled in to your accommodation and sit and watch the wildlife from your private balcony. Head out on your first game drive in the reserve this afternoon before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner under the stars.

Dinner included.

Game Viewing Activites
Enjoy a full day on safari in the Majete Wildlife Reserve.

GAME DRIVES: Staff are ready to take you on exciting game drives each morning. Longer excursions are also offered with a packed breakfast or lunch, perfect for exploring the far reaches of Majete.

VIEWING HIDES: From the seclusion of a comfortable hide overlooking a waterhole guests can experience the thrill of watching animals coming to drink. An excellent photographic opportunity with buffalo, elephant, black rhino, sable antelope and eland all regular visitors to the waterhole.

STAR BED: Spend the night on our exclusive raised star-deck gazing at the twinkling galaxies above us, far from the bright lights of the city. A truly unique and unforgettable experience the star-deck can host a maximum of two people. The cosy set-up includes a double bed with cotton linen, bedside tables, a canopy mosquito net, lanterns and seating, perfect for sharing with someone special in the midst of a truly wild and stunning natural paradise. Available from May to October, and needs to be pre-booked.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE: A visit to a nearby village and community centre offers guests a chance to experience Malawi outside of Majete, to understand local culture and to share people’s experiences of living alongside a wildlife reserve.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Departure Day
Depending on your departure time, you may have the chance to head out on one final early morning game drive in the reserve before breakfast at the lodge and check out.

Breakfast included.

Majete to Liwonde NP
Your driver will pick you up at advised time and drive you to your next accommodation in Liwonde NP.

4 Day Mvuu Lodge Stay
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights at Mvuu Lodge with Full Board + Game Viewing Activities.
Mvuu Lodge was Liwonde National Park’s first in the park right along the Shire River, a key location for wildlife viewing where you can easily spot animals such as hippos, crocs, antelope, and elephants on the ‘front lawn’.

Activities include early morning bush walks, slow sailing on the Shire, thrilling game drives, sundowner safaris, bush dining, photographic hides, and meaningful community engagement. Set foot into incredible wilderness, feel, breathe and absorb the essence of Liwonde National Park!

There are a large numbers of elephant, reedbuck, waterbuck and sable, with a dense population of hippo in the river. Buffalo, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, zebra, roan, eland and rare black rhino have been introduced into “The Sanctuary,” a 4,000ha fenced area within Liwonde. The birdlife is prolific – over 400 of the country's 650 bird species occur in the park.
Mvuu Lodge Arrival Day
Arrive at Mvuu Lodge today and get settled in to your accommodation. You will be assigned a guide for the duration of your stay who will take you through what you can expect over the next few days.

Dinner included.

Mvuu Lodge Activities
During your stay at Mvuu Lodge you will head out on 2 activities daily with your guide.

River safaris:
Superb river cruises take in the languid Shire River, providing the perfect opportunity to get close to hippo pods, bathing elephant, crocodile and colourful birdlife.

Nature walks:
Enjoy getting closer to the flora and fauna in the park away from the confines of a safari vehicle on a nature walk with an experienced guide. Closed shoes and safari coloured clothing required to be worn. The age limit for guided walks and trails is 16 years.

Game drives:
Named after Chief Liwonde who championed its protection, the park harbours very diverse landscapes. Travel through these in one of our well maintained open sided 4×4 vehicles in search of equally diverse wildlife.

Night drives:
Enjoy a sundowner at an idyllic spot in the bush before heading out in the dark in search of the varied nocturnal wildlife that makes it home in the park.

Shire River Trail:
The Shire River trail is a three-day trek across the park that gives guests the chance to truly immerse themselves in nature. Price available on request.

Birding:
Liwonde National Park offers some of the best birding in Malawi. Specials include brown-breasted barbet, Böhm's bee-eater, African skimmer and Livingstone's flycatcher to mention just a few.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Mvuu Lodge Departure Day
Following your final breakfast at Mvuu Lodge you will be transferred out.

Breakfast included.

Lodge to Lodge
Following breakfast at Mvuu Lodge you will transfer to Charli Charlie by boat for 10mins. Upon arrival you will then take a 6 hour road transfer to Kumbali Country Lodge.

Breakfast included.

Lilongwe to South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast this morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred by road through the Zambia border and on to South Luangwa National Park. On arrival at your safari camp you will get settled into your room and depending on your arrival time you may have the opportunity to head out on your first afternoon game drive before returning to camp for a delicious dinner.

4 Day Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge Arrival Day
Today you will make your way with your guide to Kafuna River Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Take some time to get settled in to your accommodation before you are assigned a safari guide for the duration of your stay at Kafunta.

Dinner included.

Kafunta River Lodge Activities
During your stay at Kafunta you will enjoy 2 game activities a day.

Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon 5 minutes from the lodge and this adventurous river crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the South Luangwa National Park, giving access to extraordinarily good wildlife encounters. The lodge is also a short game drive from the main gate giving access to the abundant game viewing of the Mfuwe sector. The early morning hours are ideal for a game drive or alternatively a walking safari can be arranged. During your afternoon game drive, stop for sundowners in the bush to fully experience the magnificent African sunsets. You continue with the drive in the dark which allows you to spot nocturnal animals.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Kafunta River Lodge Departure Day
Following your final early morning activity you will be met back at the lodge by your guide who will transfer you back to Malawi.

Breakfast included.

Lodge to Lodge
Following breakfast at your accommodation you will head off to your next accommodation located in the bush. This drive can take anywhere between 1.5 hours to 3 hours, depending on the time of year. It is an activity in itself so be sure to look out for any wildlife around.

3 Day Kafunta Three Rivers Camp

Three Rivers Arrival Day
Upon arrival at Three Rivers, take some time to get settled in and prepare for your activities the following day.

Dinner included.

Three Rivers Activities
Three Rivers offers game drives in the South Luangwa National Park along with bush walks around the camp area and down the river banks. Encounter elephants, giraffes, waterbuck, and maybe the relatively rare roan antelope with a chance to also spot lions, leopards or wild dogs. Short night drives are also offered before returning to camp for dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Three Rivers Departure Day
You will depart Kafuna Three Rivers this morning following breakfast and continue on with your travel arrangements.

Breakfast included.

Lodge to Mfuwe Airport
Following an early breakfast at your lodge you will be transferred back to Mfuwe airport.

Flight: Mfuwe to Lusaka
Board your departure flight today in Mfuwe and fly to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia.